Ethernet Cable – 30ft – Network, Patch & Internet Cable with Break-Proof Design for Maximum US Internet speeds (Ideal for Gaming/Networks/LAN/Router/Modem/Switch, RJ45 Connector) by CableDirect

I put my WiFi router across a large room to make it central to the house. The cable modem has an unmanaged switch sitting next it it, and I ran its WAN cable to the router, and LAN cable back to the switch. That way the router (with its WiFi antennas) is where it's needed, and the LAN cables run to various things in the house don't have to all be extended too. (TV's, computer, DirecTV Genie, etc)Control and programming of the router is done through the switch from one of the computers. If doing this with a new router, note that you need a direct connection to the computer the FIRST time to get all set up, then it will work through a switch from then on.

I was skeptical when purchasing these cables. When I opened the packaging I immediately noticed how light the cable was compared to my older CAT6 cable. I am updating my wireless to Unifi Access Point and wanted a good cable for both the data and PoE. Well.. These cables seem to be up to the task. Data is fast.. The one thing I noticed is these cables are easy to kink. I was pulling a cable down the wall and it kinked at the top of the stud. I thought I broke the cable. I tested it and it seems fine.So one star is dropped due to the light flimsy feeling of the cable and the kink threat.

What I like- It feels nice to touch not to stiff in tight space.- It performs well in my 1Gbps network. I measured the transfer speed around 100-110 MB/sWhat I don't like-The cable is on the light side, it would have felt more solid if was heavier.

Very well made!!

good quality, not cheap. Nice metal connection. Works like it should