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). 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 moldings to protect the connection; -Power Sum tested.