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Q: QuestionWhat is the networking cable type?

• A:Answer The networking cable type is Cat 6.

Q: QuestionDoes this networking cable have gold-plated contacts?

• A:Answer Yes, this networking cable has gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of connector does this cable use?

• A:Answer This cable uses RJ45 connector.

Q: QuestionHow long is this Cat-6 Ethernet cable?

• A:Answer This Cat-6 Ethernet cable is 8 feet long.

Q: QuestionWhat type of network does this cable support?

• A:Answer This cable supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet networks.

Q: QuestionAre the connectors on this cable snag-free?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes, this cable has snag-free 8P-to-8C RJ-45 connectors.

Q: QuestionWhat is the length of this Cat-6 cable?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer The Cat-6 cable is 14 feet long.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of devices are compatible with this cable?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer This cable is compatible with most Ethernet-enabled devices.

Q: QuestionDoes this cable have a snag-free connector design?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes, the cable has a snag-free connector design to help prevent connector clip damage.

Q: QuestionWhat is the connector type on each end of the cable?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 100' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer The connector type on each end of the cable is RJ45.

Q: QuestionIs this cable compatible with Mac computers?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes, this cable is compatible with most PC and Mac computers.

Q: QuestionAre the contacts on this Ethernet cable gold-plated?

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Yes, the contacts are gold-plated to deliver maximum conductivity.

Q: QuestionShielded or Non-shieldWas needing to run this in walls. I've read I need shielding. Will this be suitable for the job? What are the perks with choosing cat6 over cat5e?

Asked 11 years ago by Erik.

• A:Answer These are two great questions and the exact same questions I had before making my purchasing decision. So I did some research and here's what I found: Shielding is really only necessary if you are around heavy electromagnetic interference, like power generators, magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI machines), and maybe a lot of high tension power lines. The disadvantage to shielded cable is that you're probably not going to be able to run them through your walls without removing some drywall. The shielding is not really flexible enough to run through a fire break and then do the 90 degree bend to come out of a small hole at the base of the wall. CAT5 vs CAT6 is almost a no-brainer. CAT5 is probably fine for all current applications but as technology improves, applications are requiring more and more bandwidth. If you want your cable to keep up with the increased demands of technology, you will want to go with the highest bandwidth supported, which means CAT6. If your bandwidth needs are limited and you're just trying to wire up a device because it doesn't support WiFi, CAT5 is fine. The reason I say it's a no-brainer, however, is that Best Buy sells the Insignia 50' CAT6 cable for $34.99 and the CAT5 cable for $29.99. Five bucks is a small price to pay to future proof your Ethernet.

  Answered 11 years ago by AdrienL

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Q: QuestionIs this the type of cable I need to hook directly in the back of my smart TV straight into an AT&T gateway receiver to get Internet ?

Asked 6 years ago by Blondie.

• A:Answer Hi, Blondie. I appreciate you taking the time to share this inquiry with us. This Network Cable is the same as an Ethernet when it comes to connection and it will definitely work for you to connect your router/modem to the TV. Alexander G. - Insignia Support

  Answered 6 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionCan i use this in wall?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This cable is not rated for in-wall use.

  Answered 10 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: Questionwill this cable work for a ps4?

Asked 10 years ago by Greg.

• A:Answer Cat 6 Is only a difference in shielding for the cable inside. So, yes it Will Work for your PS4. Its what I use for mine.

  Answered 10 years ago by Steve

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Q: QuestionCan I use this cable to plug one end into an Ethernet port on a modem and the other end into a landline phone?

Asked 8 years ago by Carol.

• A:Answer This will not plug into a phone line. The jack is different. A network RJ45 connection is just a little wider than a phone connection.

  Answered 8 years ago by DbickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionUse with MacBook ProTo use this with the above, do I also need to purchase an Apple adapter?

Asked 10 years ago by Wendy1519.

• A:Answer That will depend on which Model Mac you are looking at. The Retina models will require an adapter. The new MacBook uses a different type of USB port so you would need to get a compatible adapter.

  Answered 10 years ago by Brammy

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Q: Questionis this a shielded cable if NOT then i cant use it.

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Insignia™ - 14' Cat-6 Ethernet Cable - Gray

• A:Answer Not shielded

  Answered 8 years ago by BLAST0312Verified Purchase

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