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Belkin Category 5e crossover networking cable in red showing the RJ45 connector front view for high speed peer to peer hardware connections.

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Belkin 6 Foot Category 5e Crossover Networking Cable Red Local Area Network Patch Cord With Gold Plated Connectors

Why you'll like it

  • Direct Device Connectivity — Connects same type hardware configurations like computer to computer or hub to hub without requiring an external router
  • High Speed Bandwidth — Exceeds standard Category 5e requirements with performance testing up to 350 MHz for fast data transmissions
  • Superior Signal Integrity — Features 50 micron gold plated RJ45 plugs that prevent corrosion and ensure maximum conductivity
  • Enhanced Durability — Equipped with molded strain relief to allow flexible bending while protecting internal wiring from structural damage
  • Snagless Connector Protection — Designed with a specialized boot that guards the locking clips against breaking during complex cable routing

Product details

The Belkin 6 Foot Category 5e Crossover Networking Cable is a specialized hardware solution designed for direct, peer to peer data communication. Engineered specifically to bridge two similar devices without an intermediary router, switch, or hub, this high performance patch cord is ideal for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts setting up direct computer to computer file transfers, connecting gaming consoles, or linking hardware units.

It eliminates complex network infrastructure bottlenecks for instantaneous data synchronization. Featuring a durable unshielded twisted pair construction, it is meticulously engineered and performance tested to exceed 350 MHz bandwidth capacities, ensuring exceptional transmission speeds up to 1000 Mbps.

The integration of 50 micron gold plated male RJ45 connectors minimizes signal degradation and resists corrosion, delivering a clean and clear transmission. Built with a robust molded strain relief design, the cable bends easily and prevents wire damage at the critical termination points.

This snagless architectural framework protects the connector clips from breaking during rapid installations, making it an essential, long lasting component for any critical network setup toolkit.

  1. Plug one end of the red Category 5e crossover cable directly into the RJ45 Ethernet port of your primary computer or network device.
  2. Connect the opposite end into the corresponding Ethernet port of the secondary computer or hardware unit.
  3. Configure the local network settings on both machines, ensuring static Internet Protocol addresses are assigned within the same subnet to allow seamless peer to peer data sharing, file synchronization, or hardware linking.

High purity stranded copper conductors, premium thermoplastic polyethylene insulation, durable polyvinyl chloride outer jacket, 50 micron gold plated phosphor bronze contacts, polycarbonate RJ45 connector plugs.

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BrandBelkin
CategoryCat 5e Cables
Ships fromUSA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai
Sold byDropy.in

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FAQs

What is a Cat5e crossover cable?

A Category 5e crossover cable is a specialized Ethernet cable that reverses the transmission and reception pins at opposite ends. This internal wiring scheme allows two similar networking devices, such as two computers or two switches, to communicate directly with one another without using a router or network hub.

Is a Cat5e ethernet cable outdated?

While newer standards exist for massive data centers, Category 5e cables remain highly efficient and widely relevant for standard networking tasks. This cable supports data transfer speeds up to 1000 Mbps and handles bandwidth up to 350 MHz, which is more than sufficient for fast peer to peer file transfers.

Can you use Cat6 cable for Cat5e?

Yes, Category 6 cables are backward compatible with Category 5e hardware interfaces. However, if you require a specific direct peer to peer connection between two identical devices, you must ensure the cable is explicitly wired as a crossover cable rather than a standard straight through patch cable.

Is this Belkin crossover networking cable an authentic USA import available in India?

Yes, this is an authentic Belkin product imported directly from the USA. Dropy sources these specialized networking essentials straight from authorized American suppliers to ensure Indian IT professionals and consumers receive genuine high quality tech components.

Does the red color of this cable serve a specific technical purpose?

The bright red jacket is designed for easy visual identification within complex server racks or crowded workstations. It helps network administrators instantly distinguish the crossover link from standard straight through Ethernet patch cords, preventing accidental disconnection or troubleshooting confusion.

How long will delivery take?

Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.

Is cash on delivery available?

Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.

Are your products genuine?

Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.

What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?

Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Is delivery free?

Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.