Monoprice Inc. 3429 Cat6 network ethernet cable 1.524 m Green 550 MHz 24 AWG 50 µm gold contacts

Five-foot Cat6 patch cable

This 1.524 metre green Cat6 patch cable uses 24AWG stranded pure bare copper conductors with 50µm gold-plated contacts and delivers 550MHz bandwidth. Unshielded twisted pairs meet UL Code 444 and TIA-568-C requirements for communications wiring. Color-matched snagless boots protect the RJ45 connectors during repeated insertion. The cable is sold new and carries the manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

Verify port speed and cable routing

Confirm that your router, switch or network card supports gigabit or faster Ethernet so the 550MHz rating can be used. Ensure the five-foot length reaches between your devices without tension or sharp bends that could damage the stranded conductors. Check that the green jacket color fits your cable-management scheme and that the snagless boots clear any crowded patch-panel ports. No power-supply or software changes are required for this passive copper link.

Replaces older Cat5e or damaged Cat6 runs

Swapping a Cat5e patch cord for this Cat6 cable raises the certified bandwidth from 100MHz to 550MHz and uses pure bare copper instead of copper-clad aluminium. The upgrade is worth it when you need reliable gigabit or 2.5-gigabit throughput over short distances. It does not replace fibre uplinks, 10-gigabit copper runs requiring shielded cable, or installations that need plenum-rated jackets. Buyers who need longer reach, outdoor rating or shielded pairs should choose a different cable type.