3ft Cat6 Red Snagless Patch Cable | Short Gigabit Network Cord

Some connections just need a few feet — bridging a modem to a router, or the first hop in a stack of network switches. This 3ft Cat6 patch cable keeps that connection clean and clutter-free while still delivering full Gigabit Ethernet performance. It's built with the same gold-plated connectors and snagless strain-relief boots as our longer cables, just sized for the jobs that don't need any extra slack.

Full Gigabit Performance in a Short, Tidy Run

Rated to 550MHz, this cable fully supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) and is backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 equipment. The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) build keeps the cable slim and unobtrusive behind a modem or router, and the red jacket makes it easy to identify among other short cables.

Key Features

• Cat6 rated to 550MHz — full Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) support
• Snagless, molded strain-relief boot protects the RJ45 clip during install and removal
• 24AWG stranded bare-copper conductors for flexible routing behind compact equipment stacks
• Gold-plated 8P8C connectors resist corrosion for a stable connection
• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) build keeps the cable slim and unobtrusive behind a modem or router
• Red jacket for quick visual identification among other short cables
• Backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 equipment

Full Specifications

• Brand: Generic
• Model/Part Number: IM-K85448
• GTIN/UPC: N/A
• Length: 3 ft (0.9 m)
• Color: Red
• Category: Cat6 UTP (unshielded)
• Conductor: 24AWG stranded bare copper
• Connector: RJ45 (8P8C) male-to-male, gold-plated
• Max Bandwidth: 550MHz
• Data Rate Supported: Up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Jacket: PVC, snagless molded boot
• Warranty: Limited lifetime against manufacturing defects

What's in the Box

• 1x 3ft Cat6 snagless patch cable (Red)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3ft too short for most uses?
It's ideal specifically for adjacent-equipment connections like modem-to-router — not meant for desk-to-wall-jack runs.

Will this cable bottleneck my internet speed?
No — it's rated well above Gigabit requirements and won't be the limiting factor in your connection.

What is the difference between Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cable?
Cat6 is rated to 550MHz versus Cat5e's 100MHz, giving it more headroom for full Gigabit speeds with less crosstalk, and it supports higher-speed multi-gig networking (2.5GbE/5GbE) over shorter runs where Cat5e can't. This cable is Cat6, so it's fully backward compatible with your existing Cat5e gear.

Is it shielded?
This is UTP (unshielded), the standard choice for typical home and office network runs.

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