11282 UGREEN NW112 Cat6 F/UTP Male To Female Ethernet Extension - 3m

In-depth Details

1. Cable Category – Cat6

The NW112 belongs to the Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet standard, supporting up to 1 Gbps transmission speeds and 250 MHz bandwidth. It offers better performance than Cat5 and Cat5e, making it ideal for high-speed wired networks, streaming, and gaming.

2. Shielding – F/UTP Design

This cable uses F/UTP shielding:

• F (Foil): An overall aluminum foil shield wraps the twisted pairs, reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).

• UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair): The individual wire pairs are unshielded but twisted to minimize crosstalk.

• This makes the cable more robust in environments with multiple electronic devices or power sources.

3. Build Quality and Durability

• Gold-Plated Contacts: Ensures corrosion resistance and optimal signal transmission.

• Molded Connectors: Adds strength at stress points to prevent fraying or breakage during frequent use.

• Strain Relief Boots: Protects the connectors and extends cable life during bends and twists.

4. Practical Application and Use Cases

This 3-meter Ethernet extension is especially useful when:

• The Ethernet port is located behind furniture or hard-to-reach places.

• You frequently plug and unplug cables from a desktop or router.

• You want to preserve the ports of sensitive networking equipment by using an extension.

It supports all standard Ethernet applications including:

• LAN connections for desktops, laptops, gaming consoles

• Smart TVs, media boxes, VoIP phones, and NAS devices

• Office and home networks

5. Backward Compatibility

Though a Cat6 cable, the NW112 is backward compatible with:

• Cat5

• Cat5e
  This ensures it can be used in legacy networks while future-proofing for higher speeds.

Conclusion

The UGREEN NW112 Cat6 F/UTP Ethernet Extension Cable (3m) is a practical and well-built networking solution offering reliable performance, excellent shielding, and high-speed data transfer capabilities. Its robust construction and shielding make it ideal for both home and professional networking environments.