Product details0.5m Orange CAT6 Ethernet Cable - Durable 0.5m Orange CAT6 Ethernet patch cable with U/UTP construction and 24 AWG pure copper conductors. Provides high-speed Gigabit connectivity supporting 1 Gbps over 100 metres and 10 Gbps up to 55 metres.
Ideal for quick connections like rack mounting, patch panels and short device links.
Fully tested to ISO 11801 Class E and ANSI/TIA/EIA standards for assured signal integrity and long-term reliability in home and business networks.
Key Features
- High-Speed Performance: Cat6 0.5m Ethernet lead supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet over shorter distances - suited to high-performance networks.
- Pure Copper Construction: 24 AWG stranded copper conductors provide reliable signal quality, minimal interference, and full PoE/PoE+/PoE++ capability.
- Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors: 50 micron gold-plated contacts deliver a reliable, corrosion-resistant connection with minimal signal loss.
- Colour: Orange - stands out for clear identification in complex cable installations.
- Length: 0.5m
- Jacket: PVC - flexible and hard-wearing for everyday use.
Technical Specifications
- Category: Cat6 (Category 6)
- Cable Type: U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Conductor: 24 AWG Stranded Pure Copper
- Connector: RJ45 8P8C
- Data Rate: Up to 1 Gbps (100m) / 10 Gbps (55m)
- Bandwidth: 250 MHz
- Standards: ISO 11801 Class E, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
- PoE Compatible: Yes - IEEE 802.3af/at/bt (PoE/PoE+/PoE++)
- Backward Compatible: Cat5, Cat5e
Ideal Applications
- Home broadband and WiFi router connections
- Office network infrastructure
- Gaming PCs and consoles (PS5, Xbox)
- Smart TVs and streaming devices
- IP cameras and CCTV systems
- VoIP phones and PoE devices
- NAS drives and servers
- Network switches and patch panels
Why Choose Cat6 Cables?
Cat6 network cables provide noticeably improved performance compared to Cat5e, with better crosstalk reduction and higher bandwidth capacity. This 0.5m orange Cat6 Ethernet cable is manufactured with pure copper conductors (not copper-clad aluminium) ensuring full compatibility with Power over Ethernet standards - essential for powering IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
Quality Assurance
Every cable is individually tested to verify industry standard compliance. With gold-plated RJ45 connectors and premium copper construction, these Cat6 patch leads deliver consistent network performance for years of dependable use. |