{"product_id":"maplin-cat6-rj45-plug-utp-ethernet-network-cable-black","title":"Maplin CAT6 RJ45 Plug UTP Ethernet Network Cable - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a fast, reliable wired connection with this Maplin Cat 6 ethernet cable. Available in lengths from 0.5m to 50m, it's suitable for everything from short patch runs behind a desk to longer installations across a home or office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 6 ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports speeds up to 1Gbps with bandwidth up to 250MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) construction with strain relief boots for durability and latch protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackwards compatible with Cat 5e and Cat 5 networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 0.5m, 3m, 5m, 10m, 25m and 50m lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect your desktop PC, laptop, games console, Smart TV, streaming device, NAS drive or CCTV system directly to your router or network switch. A wired Cat 6 connection delivers more consistent speeds and lower latency than Wi-Fi, making it a better choice for online gaming, 4K streaming, video calls and large file transfers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCat 6 vs Cat 5e - What's the Difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCat 5e cables support speeds up to 1Gbps at 100MHz, which is sufficient for most home broadband connections. Cat 6 cables support the same 1Gbps speed but at a higher 250MHz bandwidth, with stricter specifications for crosstalk and signal noise. This means more stable performance over longer distances, particularly in environments with electrical interference. If you're installing new cabling, Cat 6 is the better long-term choice as it also supports 10Gbps over shorter runs up to 55 metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor connecting a device to a router in the same room, 0.5m to 3m is usually sufficient. For runs between rooms or floors, 10m to 25m covers most homes. Our 50m cable is suited for larger properties or semi-commercial setups. Keeping cable runs as short as practical gives the best performance, so measure your route before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/products\/maplin-rj45-cat6-utp-ethernet-lan-cable\" title=\"Maplin RJ45 CAT6 UTP Ethernet LAN Cable - White\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Link white\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/products\/maplin-cat6-rj45-ethernet-cable-white\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/products\/maplin-cat6-rj45-ethernet-cable-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/products\/maplin-cat6-rj45-ethernet-cable-white\" title=\"Maplin CAT6 RJ45 Plug Flat UTP Ethernet Network Cable - White\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflat cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Link flat cable\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/products\/maplin-rj45-cat6-utp-flat-ethernet-lan-cable-beige\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/products\/maplin-rj45-cat6-utp-flat-ethernet-lan-cable-beige\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for running under carpets or along skirting boards. For outdoor or buried runs, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maplin.co.uk\/products\/maplin-outdoor-external-cat6-ethernet-cable\" title=\"Maplin Outdoor External CAT6 Copper UTP Ethernet Network Cable - Black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoutdoor Cat 6 ethernet cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maplin","offers":[{"title":"0.5m","offer_id":49603724017904,"sku":"5026686195682","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":49603724050672,"sku":"5026686195712","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5m","offer_id":49603724083440,"sku":"5026686195729","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10m","offer_id":49603724116208,"sku":"5026686195736","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25m","offer_id":49603724148976,"sku":"5026686195767","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50m","offer_id":49603724181744,"sku":"5026686195798","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/4401\/8672\/files\/MAP134_image_1.jpg?v=1776966316","url":"https:\/\/shopxpress.uk\/products\/maplin-cat6-rj45-plug-utp-ethernet-network-cable-black","provider":"shopxpress.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}