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Ethernet Cable
- Use For:
Unshielded: Data; Category 3 can also be used for Telephones
Shielded, Double Shielded: Data, Interference Shielding - Flexible
- Insulation:
Outer: PVC Plastic
Inner: See table
Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. Ethernet category standards describe the cable’s performance capabilities. Higher category numbers mean faster speeds, superior data transfer, and better signal strength. Category cables are backward compatible, so you can mix and match, but your speed will only be as fast as the lowest-rated cable.
Unshielded cable is the choice for day-to-day wiring, such as connecting your desktop computer to an ethernet port.
CM and CMR cable prevent the spread of flames down the length of the cable. CMR is more flame resistant than CM cable.
Inner Insulation | Per Ft. | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Cable Category  | Transmission Frequency | Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Max. Temp., °F | OD | Industry Designation | Material | Color | Outer Insulation Color | Length, ft. | 1-499 | 500-Up | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | 16 MHz | 24 | 8 | 24/8 | 140° | 0.16" | CMR | PVC Plastic | Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White | Gray | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 | |
Unshielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors
Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.
Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation. Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Large Pack | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Connection Type | For Cable Industry Designation | Number of Wires | For Wire Type | Housing Material | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| RJ45 | Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E | 8 | Solid, Stranded | Plastic | Clear | 50 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| For RJ Number | For Cable Industry Designation | For Max. Cable OD | Each | |
Ratcheting | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ11, RJ12, RJ45 | Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6 | 0.28" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors
Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.
Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation. Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Data Connectors | Ratcheting Crimpers | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Location | Ethernet Connection Type | For Cable Industry Designation | Number of Wires | For Wire Type | Housing Material | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | ||
| Internal | RJ45 | Category 3, Category 5, Category 5E, Category 6 | 8 | Solid, Stranded | Tin-Plated Copper | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Blades for Ratcheting Crimpers (4 Blades Included) | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |