3-5m Cables
HP Poly PoE++ 65W 2.5G Adapter with 3.66m CAT6A Cable and Power Cord Black
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Room-length leads. 3m gets you from a router on one side of a room to a desk on the other; 5m crosses a living room or reaches up a wall to a mounted TV without pulling tight.
The range covers Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a, in U/UTP for ordinary indoor runs and shielded S/FTP and F/UTP where the cable will lie alongside mains cable or run through trunking. Colours include grey, black, blue and aqua.
At this length the category starts to matter: Cat6 and Cat6a hold 10 Gigabit comfortably over 3m to 5m, while Cat5e remains gigabit only. Brands are Cables Direct, StarTech, Lindy and Target.
Longer runs are in 6m to 10m cables.
3-5m Cables Buying Guide and FAQ
This 3-5m Cables range covers network cables. Below are the common questions.
Which network cable do I need?
Cat6 is a sensible all-round choice for a fast, reliable wired connection. For most home networks, Cat6 is a safe pick.
What length of cable should I buy?
Measure the run and add a little slack so the cable reaches comfortably without strain. Shorter cables keep things tidy, while longer runs suit connecting rooms or reaching a router across the house.
Will a wired connection be faster than Wi-Fi?
A wired network connection is usually faster and far more stable than Wi-Fi, with lower latency, which is ideal for gaming, large downloads and video calls. Where you can, wire your main devices for the best results.