Belkin A3L791-S 50-Foot RJ45 CAT 5e Snagless Molded Patch Cable (Blue)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.3 x 2.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JDF6
• Item model number: A3L791-50-BLU-S
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #59 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cables > Computer > Ethernet Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Perfect for use with 10/100 BASE-T networks, Belkin's A3L791-S RJ-45 CAT-5e patch cable delivers the durability, quality, and--at 50 feet--the length required of a connection linking all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN). Replete with a snagless, molded casing for extra protection, the PowerSum-tested cable actually exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e. Its 50-micron, gold-plated connectors ensure a clean and clear transmission, and the cable is guaranteed for life.

What's in the Box
One 50-foot blue CAT-5e RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable.

Product Description

What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block and 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. PRODUCT FEATURES: Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e; Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base -T networks; 50-micron gold plated connectors to insure a clean and clear transmission; Premium snagless-type moldings to protect the connection; PowerSum tested.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pre made cables versus a big roll, August 2, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin A3L791-S 50-Foot RJ45 CAT 5e Snagless Molded Patch Cable (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I bought these Belkin cables. They are very nice quality. They seem heftier than a lot of the other cables. My system analyst neighbor mentioned that he prefers to buy the 1000 foot roll. He runs them to wall outlets, then uses the 7 foot or 14 foot snap in cable from the wall to the PC. That way, you don't have to buy a 40 dollar crimping tool.
You can't solder these cables. They require a metal to metal contact, and lead-solder doesn't qualify. Also, it is critical to keep them spiraled, all the way up to the end. Even when attaching, instructions call for twisting them right up to the connection.
Since the tech instructions, tell you to keep them down to under 350 feet, these cables, whether they are long or short, are in the right lengths.
I know Amazon doesn't print prices in their reviews, but they have the local major chain office supply stores beat hands down. The 50 foot roll was half again as much locally.
These are the Category 5e cables. They give you a better return feed, which results in better overall performance. So insist on 5e instead of just 5. I initially bought some wall plates from Radio Shack that were Category 3, then I returned those for the snap in option Category 5. Those were returned also, when I went to Home Depot (of all places to go networking) and they had the complete Leviton line of 5e accessories.
If I had to do it over again, I would still buy the Belkin 50 footers. I don't want to have a 500 foot roll of ethernet cable hanging around.
These are tops. Gold plated connectors, Snag free ends, that protect that little lock in tab on the ends. You know the frustration of unsnarling a phone wire, out of a wiring mess, and the little tab bends over backwards, never to work properly again. Well Belkin built twin arches over the sides to prevent just that. Way to go. Highly recommended, good stuff, for a good price.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, I'm in love......, March 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Belkin A3L791-S 50-Foot RJ45 CAT 5e Snagless Molded Patch Cable (Blue) (Personal Computers)

From one RJ-45 to the other, this is the best Cat5 cable I've ever seen. The deepness of the blue is amazing. And boy do they mean SNAGLESS. I tried snagging this on tables, doors, people, etc, but it avoids them like a greased monkey. Woo-wee....

And don't forget, this baby comes with a TWIST-TIE!!!!!!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the deal!, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Belkin A3L791-S 50-Foot RJ45 CAT 5e Snagless Molded Patch Cable (Blue) (Personal Computers)

WOW!! A good, solid 50' cat.5 cable for 12.99??? I was looking at 10' cables for 19.99 the other day that were just as good as this.

Bottom line: A good cable thats dirt cheap!