Product Description
A 20m Cat6 patch cable does one job well: it carries a gigabit connection over a long run without the signal loss you'd get from cheaper cable. For CCTV work, that means running a camera or NVR from a loft or garage back to your switch without dropping frames.
Why the length and build matter
At 20m, this Cat6 cable (SKU RJ45-NETWORK-CABLE-CAT6-20M-BLACK) is long enough to reach across a room, up through a ceiling void, or between floors — useful when your recorder and cameras aren't in the same spot. It's built from copper conductors (24AWG) with gold-plated pins, which resists corrosion at the contact points over time.
Key specs
- Supported bandwidth: 250MHz, rated for gigabit (1000Mbps) speeds
- Construction: unshielded twisted pair (UTP), PVC jacket, 5.8mm diameter
- Connectors: RJ45 male to RJ45 male, polycarbonate housing
- Operating range: -10°C to 60°C, so fine for most indoor and sheltered outdoor runs
- Attenuation: 32.8dB/100m at 250MHz — a measure of signal loss over distance
- Certifications: RoHS and REACH compliant
Before you buy
Check your NVR or PoE switch supports gigabit speeds if you want the full benefit — Cat6 is backward compatible with Cat5 gear, but you won't see the speed gain on older equipment. Being unshielded (UTP), it's best kept away from running alongside heavy electrical cabling to avoid interference.
Specifications
- Ethernet Version
- Cat6
- Color
- Black
- Length
- 20m
- Features
- Suitable for CCTV, Suitable for POE, Suitable for VOIP Phones
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Cat6 cable work with my older Cat5 network gear?
Yes, it's backward compatible with Cat5 devices, though you'll only get gigabit speeds if the rest of your setup supports Cat6.
Is 20m long enough to run from an NVR to a camera in another room?
At 20m it comfortably covers most loft-to-cupboard or room-to-room runs, with minimal signal loss thanks to its 32.8dB/100m attenuation rating.
Can this cable be used outdoors?
It's rated for operating temperatures of -10°C to 60°C, which suits sheltered outdoor spots, but there's no shielding mentioned so keep it away from harsh weather exposure and electrical interference.
Does it support PoE for powering cameras?
The dossier doesn't specify PoE ratings, so check your camera or NVR's PoE requirements against the cable's copper conductor gauge (24AWG) before relying on it for power delivery.
