5ft Cat6 Red Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable | Short Gigabit Network Cord
A clean, short jump cable — full Gigabit performance without a loop of excess slack.
Sometimes you just need a clean, short jump between a modem and router, or a switch and a wall jack, without a loop of excess cable cluttering the space. This 5ft Cat6 patch cable delivers full Gigabit performance in a tidy red jacket, easy to trace in a crowded setup.
Full Gigabit Performance, No Excess Slack
Rated to 550MHz, this cable delivers full Gigabit Ethernet support with headroom to spare, and it's backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 equipment. The 24AWG stranded copper conductors stay flexible for tight routing behind equipment, and the slim UTP build keeps cable management clean.
Key Features
- Cat6, 550MHz rated — full Gigabit Ethernet support with headroom to spare
- Snagless molded boot protects the RJ45 clip in dense rack and desk cabling
- 24AWG stranded copper conductors stay flexible for tight routing behind equipment
- Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for a stable long-term connection
- Slim UTP build keeps the cable slim for clean cable management
- Backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 equipment
Full Specifications
| Brand | Generic |
| Model / Part Number | IM-C96244 |
| GTIN/UPC | N/A |
| Length | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Color | Red |
| Category | Cat6 UTP (unshielded) |
| Connector | RJ45 (8P8C) male-to-male, gold-plated |
| Max Bandwidth | 550MHz |
| Data Rate | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime against manufacturing defects |
What's in the Box
- 1x 5ft Cat6 snagless Ethernet patch cable (Red)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5ft enough for a modem-to-router connection?
Yes — covers most modem-to-router or router-to-switch distances without excess slack.
Will this bottleneck my internet speed?
No, it's rated well above Gigabit requirements.
Good for connecting a gaming console?
Absolutely — a short wired connection eliminates Wi-Fi lag for online gaming.
What is the difference between Cat5 and Cat6 Ethernet cable?
Cat6 supports up to 550MHz of bandwidth and reliably handles full Gigabit (1000 Mbps) speeds, versus roughly 100MHz and 100 Mbps for standard Cat5. This cable is also fully backward compatible with Cat5e and Cat5 equipment if you're not ready to upgrade everything at once.
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