How does a Cat 6 patch cable affect your network? It's like when you replace one blocked pipe in your plumbing line & suddenly the flow increases, the transfer is more fluid & the whole system is enhanced. The RJ45 High Performance Category 6 STP Patch Cable is the perfect performance upgrade. Used to replace any Cat 5 cable that fails to support 100 Base-T or Gigabit Ethernet. With RJ45 male-to-male connectors & a snagless molded strain relief. Perfect in conjunction with 100 Base-T & Gigabit Ethernet networks. 50 micron gold plated connectors to ensure a clean & clear transmission. Snagless molds protect the RJ45 tap from being damaged during installation. Capable of improving the return loss in your current network by 40%. Backed by Belkin Lifetime Warranty.