Ethernet Cable for Installers: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A

Ethernet cable for CCTV installs

This range covers Cat5e and Cat6 UTP cable in reel lengths of 1m, 100m, 305m, plus a Cat6A patch-length reel, in both internal-rated PVC and outdoor-rated PE jackets.

How to choose

• Category (Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A): Cat5e suits standard IP camera runs; Cat6 and Cat6A give more headroom for higher-bandwidth links and longer-term proofing, following general Ethernet category conventions.
• Conductor type: solid copper reels (e.g. the Cat5e and Cat6 100m/305m solid copper lines) versus CCA (copper-clad aluminium) reels — solid copper is generally preferred for fixed installs and PoE runs, CCA is a lighter-duty alternative.
• Jacket and environment: PE-jacketed outdoor cables are built for external runs; PVC indoor reels (e.g. the Cat5e 305m grey reel) suit internal containment only.
• Reel length: 1m patch lengths for cabinet/rack jumpers; 100m and 305m reels for first-fix bulk runs.

Always match conductor and jacket type to the run — outdoor PE cable for external camera drops, solid copper where PoE loading matters, and CCA reserved for shorter, lower-power links.