High-Quality Monoprice Cat5E Ethernet 💻 Patch Cable for Industrial Electrical Use Review

I bought 5 of these cables and they are perfect for connecting directly with a patch panel to a switch in a network rack. They seem to be working fine, but one of the cables I bought was causing intermittent connection issues. I ruled out every possible option except for the cable, and as soon as I replaced the cable with another, the issue was resolved. A few weeks is a bad sign when buying in bulk.

This cable was easy to use. I reassembled my desktop, made some patch cords and 8 jumper cords. No problems, everything works great. Actually I would like to order more. Why Cat 5e instead of 6? No main support/delimiters. It's much easier to work with him. And since my network doesn't need such high speeds, I actually lose focus and end up with an easier-to-terminate cable. Using the Platinum Tools Jacket Stripper worked so well it's almost too good to be true. Much better than my crimpers…

The anti-seize sleeve on both Monoprice Cat5e cables I have purchased ensures that you CANNOT unplug them manually. The only way to disconnect the cable is to use a flat tool like a feeler gauge, small screwdriver, or butter knife to depress the locking tab. Because the construction and stiffness of the boot make it totally impossible to release the tongue by simply (or even very excessively) squeezing between thumb and forefinger. I verified that the outlet wasn't the problem by trying both…