Cable Leader - Cat 6 Crossover Ethernet Cable, 24 AWG Snagless RJ45, Gigabit for PC to PC, Switch to Switch, Router - Gray

Connecting two computers or two switches directly, with no router in between? This Cable Leader Cat 5e crossover Ethernet cable, also sold as a Cat5e crossover LAN cable or RJ45 network cord, swaps the transmit and receive pairs so two like devices can talk on older gear without Auto-MDIX. It uses four twisted pairs of 24 AWG bare copper rated to 350 MHz, above the 100 MHz Cat 5e standard, with snagless molded boots and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts. Fits any RJ45 port on Cisco, Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys, D-Link, HP, Dell and Ubiquiti equipment. Carries high speed Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 m and fits any Cat 5e, Cat 6 or Cat 6a jack, Cat6 and Cat6a ports alike. Stocked in 3 ft to 100 ft lengths, including 3, 10, 25 and 50 ft, from short patch cables to long Ethernet cables between rooms. Best for: PC to PC file transfer, switch to switch uplinks and legacy lab gear. Not for: connecting a computer, console or TV to a router or modem (use a standard patch cable), plenum or outdoor runs.

Wiring a crowded patch panel or switch where every millimetre counts? This Cable Leader non-booted Cat 6 Ethernet patch cable, also sold as a Cat6 LAN cable, internet cable or RJ45 network cord, drops the bulky boot so plugs sit side by side in high-density ports and air moves freely through the rack. It uses four twisted pairs of 24 AWG bare copper in a 6.2 mm PVC jacket, tested to 550 MHz, well beyond the 250 MHz the Cat 6 standard asks for, with 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts. Compatible with any RJ45 port on Cisco, Netgear, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, Linksys, ASUS, Synology and QNAP gear. Carries high speed Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 m and fits any Cat 5e, Cat 6 or Cat 6a jack, Cat6 and Cat6a patch panels alike. Stocked in 6 inch to 100 ft lengths, including 3, 10, 25 and 50 ft, from short patch cables to long Ethernet cables between rooms. Best for: patch panels, network switches, server racks and structured cabling. Not for: cables unplugged often (no latch protection), plenum or riser runs, or outdoor use.

Need a dependable wired link from the router to a console, PC or smart TV? This Cable Leader Cat 6 Ethernet patch cable, also sold as a Cat6 LAN cable, internet cable or RJ45 network cord, uses four twisted pairs of 24 AWG bare copper tested to 550 MHz, well beyond the 250 MHz the Cat 6 standard asks for. Colour-matched snagless molded boots protect the locking tab, and 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts hold a clean connection. Compatible with any RJ45 port, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch OLED dock, Apple TV 4K, Roku Ultra, Samsung and LG smart TVs, and eero or Netgear routers. Carries high speed Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 m and works in Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat6a ports. Stocked in 6 inch to 150 ft lengths, from short patch cables to long Ethernet cables between rooms. Best for: home networks, gaming setups, offices and patch panels. Not for: plenum or riser runs, outdoor or direct-burial use, or 10 Gbps links (choose Cat 6a).