Patch Cable Goobay CAT 5e 90° Angled 3m White

The Goobay CAT 5e patch cable in white is a 3 m Ethernet lead with a 90° angled connector on one end. It uses copper-clad aluminium (CCA) conductors in a U/UTP (UTP) cable construction and gold-plated RJ-45 plugs to maintain reliable network and internet connections in confined spaces such as behind furniture or wall-mounted devices.

Advantages

The angled plug reduces strain and saves space at tight cable outlets while gold-plated RJ-45 contacts improve contact resistance and corrosion protection. The cable’s U/UTP construction provides balanced data transmission suitable for typical home and small office networks, and the 3 m length offers flexibility for device placement without excessive slack.

Suitable for

• Connecting routers, switches and wall sockets in home networks
• Linking computers, printers and networked media devices
• Installations behind desks, entertainment systems or wall-mounted equipment where straight plugs would be impractical

When it may not be suitable

The CCA (copper-clad aluminium) conductors provide adequate performance for common networking tasks but have higher electrical resistance than pure copper cables, which can affect signal quality over very long runs or in environments with high interference. For mission-critical installations, higher data rates, PoE applications with strict power requirements, or long cable runs, a solid copper Cat5e or Cat6 cable may be more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Cable category: Cat 5e
• Cable length: 3 m
• Conductor type: copper-clad aluminium (CCA)
• Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pairs)
• Connector type: RJ-45 to RJ-45, one connector 90° angled
• Contact plating: gold-plated contacts
• Colour: white

How to use

Insert the straight RJ-45 plug into the network port of your router, switch or device and route the 90° angled plug into the confined outlet or wall socket. Ensure the plug clicks into place to secure the connection. Avoid sharp bends or crushing of the cable near the connectors and leave gentle loops rather than tight coils when managing excess length.

What to consider before purchase

• Required cable length and available space for connector orientation
• Whether CCA conductors meet your performance and power-over-Ethernet needs
• Compatibility with your devices’ Ethernet ports and desired data rates

Usage recommendations

Use the angled end where space is limited (behind furniture or wall-mounted equipment) and keep cable runs as short as practical to minimise any signal loss with CCA conductors. For high-demand or long-distance links, choose a solid-copper cable rated for higher categories.