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C2G 24494 Cat5e Crossover Cable - Non-Booted Unshielded Network Patch Cable, Orange (3 Feet, 0.91 Meters)

Name: C2G 24494 Cat5e Crossover Cable - Non-Booted Unshielded Network Patch Cable, Orange (3 Feet, 0.91 Meters)
Brand: C2G
SKU: B000067RUA

Bottom line: The C2G 24494 Cat5e Crossover Cable: Crossover wiring links two PCs or switches directly with no hub or uplink port; main trade-off: modern auto-MDI-X ports negate crossover wiring; most current gear wants straight-through.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Crossover wiring links two PCs or switches directly with no hub or uplink port
✓ Orange jacket flags crossover runs instantly in a patch panel or retro bench build
✓ Bonded pairs hold twist spacing to the termination point, trimming near-end crosstalk
✓ Shortened body plug and copper braid cut impedance and return loss versus 100 MHz wire
✓ 3-foot run keeps NIC-to-NIC hops tidy on a bench with no coiled slack

Cons

✗ Modern auto-MDI-X ports negate crossover wiring; most current gear wants straight-through
✗ Non-booted RJ45 tabs have no strain relief and snap under repeated re-patching
✗ Unshielded UTP has no foil, so noisy CRTs and power supplies can bleed into the run
✗ Listing mixes Cat5e with Cat6 component and 10GBase-T claims; treat 10G as unverified

Manufacturer description

For voice/data/video distribution, this cable will handle bandwidth-intensive applications. Meets all Cat5E TIA/EIA standards, and drastically reduces both impedance and structural return loss (SRL) when compared to standard 100 MHz wire. Available in a variety of colors to easily color-code your network installation, also available in 1 to 150 feet. Each of the individual pairs is bonded together to help maintain the twist-spacing throughout the line right up to the termination point. Constructed from high-quality cable and a shortened body plug, this design minimizes Near-End Crosstalk…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored C2G 24494 Cat5e Crossover Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. C2G's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Ethernet Network Patch Cable - One (1) Orange 3 Foot Unshielded Cat5e Patch Cable with RJ45 Connector and Crossover UTP
Use - For voice, data, and video distribution, this ethernet cable will handle bandwidth-intensive applications and drastically reduces both impedance and structural return loss (SRL)
Durable - With a copper braid and PVC jacket, this cat5e non-booted ethernet cable is designed to support 10 Gigabit data transmission from 10GBase-T ports and equipment, like network adapters, hubs, routers, modems, and more
High Quality - This network patch cable is fully tested to meet ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 Cat6 component requirements and is bonded together to help maintain the twist-spacing throughout the line to the termination point
Cables 2 Go Brand - Since 1984, C2G has provided connectivity solutions for a variety of markets, including corporate, education, healthcare, home theater, digital signage, hospitality, and more, joining Legrand in 2014

Full Specifications

Brand	C2G
Color	Orange
Gauge	24
Model	24494
Weight	2g
Frequency	100 MHz
Cable Type	CAT5e
Item Shape	Round
Model Name	3ft (0.9m) Cat5e Non-Booted Unshielded (UTP) Ethernet Network Patch Cable
Unit Count	1 Count
Item Length	3 feet
Part Number	24494
Connector Type	RJ45
Number of Pins	8
Outer Material	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Maximum Voltage	10 Millivolts
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Braided
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Specification Met	Standards

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