Rated to 250MHz, this 10m CAT6 lead carries Gigabit Ethernet at up to 100 metres, with 10GBASE-T possible on shorter links of around 55 metres. That headroom makes it a safe default for new office and home networks.
The cable uses unscreened twisted pairs (U/UTP), which is all most homes and offices need. A flexible PVC sheath keeps it easy to handle and route. 24 AWG conductors are the heavier gauge, giving lower resistance on longer leads and with PoE devices.
It supports Power over Ethernet up to IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++), so one cable powers and connects IP cameras, wireless access points and desk phones.
At this length it can link rooms, reach a loft or garage office, or connect a distant access point back to the switch. Choosing red leads for one job (cameras, phones or uplinks, say) makes faults quicker to trace later.
Specification
- Cable category: CAT6
- Length: 10m
- Colour: Red
- Screening: U/UTP
- Conductor size: 24 AWG
- Sheath: PVC
- Plugs: RJ45 to RJ45
- Power over Ethernet: Up to 802.3bt (PoE++)
- Bandwidth: 250MHz
