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5-Ft Monoprice Flexboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable (Black)

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Amazon has Monoprice Flexboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cables on sale for prices listed below. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

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Model: CAT6 5FT BLACK PATCH CABLE, UTP, 24AWG, 550MHZ, PURE BARE COPPER, SNAG

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microlab
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If you're making them in volumes - yes. But not for a regular Joe.
bobs897
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Monoprice 75 foot Cat6 cable $8.79. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
I got this and works well. I would use it for permanent installation because locking mechanism is hard to disengage with my fingers. A spoon handle worked well at disconnecting the connector.
techjunkie78
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for these short lengths, it won't matter. at least its all copper wire.

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Jan 26, 2022
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FreudChicken
Jan 26, 2022
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I found a 1000 ft spool of cat 6 on the ground by a dumpster, and I still couldn't compete against this price if I wanted to make and sell Ethernet cable
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OzzY
Jan 26, 2022
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Quote from rr50 :
Perfect timing. Was just looking for right size. TU
That's what she said and walked away sadly disappointed...
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dmcccdmn
Jan 26, 2022
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Planning to install Cat6 from a switch to livingroom and every bedroom in the house. What's a better route, attic or crawl space? I was able to get the cable technician to wire the coax up the attic and down the garage because it's somewhat centralized and easy access to the attic, and won't be unsightly having bunch of CAT6 wires stemming from the switch.

Anyone attempted similar project knows the cost to hire someone to do it?
Jan 26, 2022
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joolij
Jan 26, 2022
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Wouldnt Cat6a be better to use? Cat6 runs at a maximum bandwidth of 250 MHz. ... Cat6A is fully compatible with Cat6, but it escalates performance in three key areas. First, Cat6A can operate at up to 500 MHz. The extra bandwidth doubles the effective distance at which the cable can maintain 10 Gbps — up to 100 meters.
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vsspam
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Jan 26, 2022
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Did not see the 20' yellow CAT6 for $3.99.

Saw 10' yellow CAT5 (good enough for me) for $1.99

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KWS7...=UTF8&th=1

Ordered 3 with $1.50 digital credit.
Jan 27, 2022
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midorix
Jan 27, 2022
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Quote from lesns2001 :
Anyone have a link for this one?
Slightly different then the original post but 14FT CAT 6 White Monoprice at $2.99 each.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T1U...gToDp&th=1
Last edited by midorix January 26, 2022 at 07:33 PM.
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DevMartin
Jan 27, 2022
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Quote from firebirdude :
Fine. I'll be the one to say it....

The anti-snag boots SUCK! Compared to no boot, you have to press like a gorilla to unlatch the thing. And though I understand the purpose, I can't recall one time in my life I've had an ethernet cable get snagged any different than any cable would. Certainly never a time a said "Dang. Wish this tab was protected." It makes total sense on the surface, but is a solution a problem I've never had. I have, however, darn near ripped ethernet jacks out of their socket because I thought I was pushing on the boot hard enough and clearly was not.
I've had at least a couple of cables missing a clip with nothing holding them in any longer over the years.

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supersteals
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Quote from bobs897 :
Monoprice 75 foot Cat6 cable $8.79. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
I got this and works well. I would use it for permanent installation because locking mechanism is hard to disengage with my fingers. A spoon handle worked well at disconnecting the connector.
When removing the cable from an Ethernet port, If you push the connector into the port first, then press the boot down, then remove - it will come off easily. The trick is to push it in first because there is a little notch on top that prevents the boot from pressing down accidentally- which is what you do if you just push it down when ejecting the cable….
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PaulD8850
Jan 28, 2022
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Quote from gemniii42 :
Cat 6 standard is 23AWG, this is 24, thus thinner.
EIA/TIA 568B,2-1. Spec is 22 to 24 SOLID AWG for Backbone. 22 to 26AWG for Patch cables which this is. There is also "mini CAT6" which is 28AWG for short runs.

Again, patch cables aren't for long haul, and the difference from a 24 to a 23 will be nearly impossible to tell the difference on a standard patch cable. Most issues with cabling are at the connector and termination.
I've been certifying cabling for over 25 Years, and I'm a certified by Fluke Networks, and Panduit to do cabling (Copper and Fiber) Certifications.

I find that Monoprice cables are decent, not the best, but far from the worse.
Last edited by PaulD8850 January 27, 2022 at 08:58 PM.
Jan 28, 2022
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PaulD8850
Jan 28, 2022
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Quote from odie5533 :
Any reason not to get the Cat7 amazon basics that are cheap?
Because CAT7 doesn't exist(!)... it's a non-existent "standard" used by Marketing.
A lot of the cheap Amazon cables (especially ones marked CAT7, usually are CCA cables, and therefore wouldn't meet CAT3, 5, 6 standards ever which call for Copper only.
Jan 28, 2022
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a3b2c1r46
Jan 28, 2022
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Quote from bobs897 :
I did it once to test the cable, before a permanent installation behind a wall. But I disconnect Ethernet cable only when changing out equipment. WiFi has gotten so fast that there is no need to plug in an Ethernet cable and many portable don't even have a Ethernet port.
Wifi still not close to cable when multiple devices are considered with any reasonable amount of load.

Though I'll admit to the average person it probably doesn't matter at all.
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TopSpeed510
Jan 29, 2022
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What if im not sure my house built with cat5 or 6 ? More than likely cat5 since i bought this house built 6 yrs ago. If so, whats the benefit using cat6 if the house is ran with cat5 in wall ?
Jan 29, 2022
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Jan 29, 2022
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Quote from TopSpeed510 :
What if im not sure my house built with cat5 or 6 ? More than likely cat5 since i bought this house built 6 yrs ago. If so, whats the benefit using cat6 if the house is ran with cat5 in wall ?
Cat 5e and 6 will run gigabit. Check the writing on the cable in your box if you can, it'll be marked. If it's 5e, you can save a few bucks on patch cords.
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TopSpeed510
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Quote from username_is_invalid :
Cat 5e and 6 will run gigabit. Check the writing on the cable in your box if you can, it'll be marked. If it's 5e, you can save a few bucks on patch cords.
So meaning to say if my house run on cat5e.. I can just purchase cat5e cables and its capable for gigabit with a cheaper price

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Everyone in this thread was really helpful pointing out the different options. Thank you! Picked up a few.

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