Belkin Cat 5e Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Black) 10m Overview What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block & all the destinations in town. In actuality, it's a cable used to connect all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN). Features The RJ45 Cat 5e patch is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks. Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e; Perfect in conjunction with 10 & 100 Base-T networks; 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean & clear transmission; Premium snagless-type molding to protect the connection; Power Sum tested.