50ft Cat5 Patch Cord Cable 500mhz Ethernet Internet Network LAN RJ45 UTP Blue US
Bottom line: The 50ft Cat5 Patch Cord Cable 500mhz Ethernet Internet Network LAN RJ45 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the lan-party gear category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Every cable is designed for optimal performance, producing unparalleled data transfer speeds while preserving utmost data integrity.Category 5:Category 5 (Cat5) is an enhanced version of Cat with greater resistance against cross-talk and with higher performance characteristics.
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Full Specifications
| category | Cat5 |
|---|---|
| shielding | UTP |
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