Product Description
What this is
A 4-metre patch lead — a ready-made cable with a connector already fitted on each end, so there's no crimping tools or termination involved. Just plug it in.
Where it fits
This length works well as the short run between a switch or router and a nearby device, or between an NVR (the recorder box in a CCTV system) and a camera or PC where the two are within a few metres of each other. It's not intended for long wall-to-wall pulls — for that you'd want bulk cable, not a finished lead.
Key specs
- Standard: Cat6, rated for high-speed data (faster and more consistent than older Cat5e leads)
- Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) — no earth/drain wire, so keep runs away from heavy electrical interference where possible
- Conductor: stranded copper, 24 AWG
- Jacket: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) — relevant if you're routing through risers or enclosed spaces where low-smoke cabling matters
- Connectors: RJ-45 male on both ends, snagless boots so they won't catch on the way through trunking
- Colour: white, length 4 m
Before you buy
Check 4 m is genuinely enough for your run — patch leads aren't extendable, so measure the actual path the cable will take, not just the straight-line distance.
Specifications
- Brand
- Unbranded
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable shielded?
No — it's U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair), so there's no drain wire. Keep the run away from heavy electrical interference where you can.
Can I use this to connect an NVR to a camera?
Yes, it's suitable for a short fixed run between an NVR and a nearby camera or PC — just check 4 m covers the actual cable path, not just the straight-line distance.
What connectors does it have?
RJ-45 male connectors on both ends, fitted with snagless boots so they don't catch when pulled through trunking or conduit.
What's the jacket made of?
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), which is relevant if your installation requires low-smoke, halogen-free cabling for internal or riser routes.
