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349 network cables from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $5 to $49, and half cost less than $13.

Recommended Network Cables

Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6

+Slim 28AWG wire for tight cable runs
+Snagless RJ45 connectors ease removal
+Pure bare copper conductors
−Thinner 28AWG wire is less robust for long runs
$7.72-34%Was: $11.68
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Ruckus

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Direct attach passive copper design
+About 3.3 feet long for short switch links
+Meets IEEE 802.3ak standard
−Short 3.3 foot length limits placement
$87.50-32%Was: $128.70
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a

+Shielded construction reduces interference
+Slim flat design suits tight spaces
+Molded boots for a secure connection
$2.53-30%Was: $3.61
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pure bare copper wire conductors
+Snagless RJ45 connectors
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
−Short 2 ft length limits placement options
$14.87-10%Was: $16.54
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pure bare copper wire conductors
+Snagless RJ45 connectors
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
$17.59-5%Was: $18.58
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Monoprice

Fiber, OM4, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+OM4 multimode fiber supports 10 Gbps
+LC to LC connectors for compatible equipment
+About 9.8 ft length fits short equipment links
−Fiber requires compatible LC-port equipment
$17.46
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
MonopriceSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Double shielded construction for interference resistance
+Pure bare copper conductors
+Molded RJ45 connectors
−Double shielding makes the cable stiffer
$10.48
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6

+5 feet long for close connections
+24AWG pure bare copper conductors
+Stranded wire suits frequent flexing
−Unshielded design offers less interference protection
$7.68
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors for a flexible patch cable
+Short 3ft length suits connecting nearby devices
−Short length limits reach to devices farther away
$8.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors for a flexible patch cable
+7ft length covers most desk-to-wall connections
−Thin 28AWG conductors are less rigid than heavier gauges
$8.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors for a flexible patch cable
+5ft length suits a router-to-device connection
−Thin 28AWG conductors are less rigid than heavier gauges
$10.81
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors for a flexible patch cable
+2ft length suits short desktop connections
−Short 2ft length fits only nearby devices
$7.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+3 ft length fits short runs between nearby devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$8.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+5 ft length covers moderate distances between devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$10.86
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+3 ft length fits short runs between nearby devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$8.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+3 ft length fits short runs between nearby devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$8.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+7 ft length covers longer runs between devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$8.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for easy routing around furniture
+28AWG conductors suited to patch cable use
+5 ft length covers moderate distances between devices
−Thin 28AWG wire is less rugged than heavier gauges
$8.48
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for tight routing behind equipment
+28AWG conductors for flexible patch cable use
+2 ft length suits short connections between nearby devices
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cables
$7.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for tight routing behind equipment
+28AWG conductors for flexible patch cable use
+2 ft length suits short connections between nearby devices
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cables
$7.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for tight routing behind equipment
+28AWG conductors for flexible patch cable use
+2 ft length suits short connections between nearby devices
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cables
$7.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Bendable UTP design for tight routing behind equipment
+28AWG conductors for flexible patch cable use
+7 ft length suits mid-range connections between devices
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cables
$8.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a

+Shielded U/FTP construction reduces interference
+Slim flat profile with 30AWG conductors
+7 ft length covers medium desk-to-wall runs
−Flat slim design is less bendable in tight spots
$3.44
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a

+Shielded U/FTP construction reduces interference
+Slim flat profile with 30AWG conductors
+Short 2 ft length suits nearby devices
−Short length limits use to nearby devices
$3.24
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a

+Shielded U/FTP construction reduces interference
+Slim flat design suits tight spaces
+Molded boot for secure connector fit
−Longer runs can be harder to route neatly
$3.56
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
HPE

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10 Gb/s speeds for high-bandwidth links
+Direct attach SFP connection for short links
+9.8 ft length reaches across most rack spaces
−Direct attach design is limited to short distances
No current price. Check it at the store.
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat5e

+Snagless RJ45 connectors ease removal
+Pure bare copper 24AWG conductors
+Short 5 feet length for close connections
$7.89
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat5e

+Flat design lays flat under furniture
+Snagless RJ45 connectors ease removal
+Pure bare copper stranded conductors
$6.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

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