Product Description
A 3-metre CAT6 patch lead for wiring IP cameras, NVRs, routers or PCs into a network. It's rated to 10,000 Mbit/s (10 Gbit/s) over a 250 MHz frequency, well ahead of what a CCTV camera stream actually needs, so bandwidth won't be your bottleneck.
Key specs
- Length: 3m — enough to run from a wall socket to an NVR or a nearby PC, but check your run before buying if the camera is further away
- Standard: CAT6, backward-compatible with CAT5e equipment
- Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) — fine for typical home/office runs away from heavy electrical interference
- Connectors: RJ45 male at both ends, gold-plated contacts
- Conductor: 24 AWG stranded copper
- Jacket: low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), halogen-free, black
- Build extras: kink protection, strain relief, latch protection, snagless boot
Where it fits
This is a standard data-only patch cable — it carries the network signal, not power. If you're running a PoE (Power over Ethernet) camera, you'll still need a PoE-capable switch or NVR port to feed power down the same cable; this lead itself doesn't add or block that capability.
Use it to connect an IP camera to a PoE switch/NVR, link an NVR to your router, or extend a wired connection to a PC — anywhere a short, dependable CAT6 run is needed indoors.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black
- Connector Type
- RJ45
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cable carry power to a PoE camera?
No, it's a data-only CAT6 cable; power over Ethernet still needs to come from a PoE switch or NVR port, but the cable itself will carry that PoE signal fine.
Is 3 metres long enough for a CCTV install?
It covers a short run, such as from an NVR to a nearby wall point or between a router and a camera close by — measure your actual route first since longer runs will need a different length.
Is this cable compatible with CAT5e equipment?
Yes, CAT6 is backward-compatible with CAT5e devices, so it will work with older network gear as well as newer CAT6-rated equipment.
What does U/UTP shielding mean here?
U/UTP means the cable is unshielded twisted pair, which is suitable for typical indoor home or office runs away from heavy sources of electrical interference.
