C2G 3ft (0.9m) Cat6 Snagless Unshielded (UTP) Network Crossover Patch Cable, Yellow

The C2G 27871 is a 3 foot network cable built to the Cat6 standard and wired in a crossover configuration. It is designed for peer-to-peer networking, so you can move files directly between two computers or laptop stations without adding a hub or switch. The same crossover wiring also lets you connect two switches or hubs that lack uplink ports, which makes it a handy problem-solver in labs, server rooms, and temporary setups.

Inside the yellow PVC jacket you will find 24 AWG stranded copper conductors that follow TIA/EIA Cat6 requirements. Careful engineering keeps impedance and structural return loss low, which means the signal stays clean even at Gigabit Ethernet speeds. As a result, large files, backups, or media streams move quickly and reliably.

Each end uses a molded boot with a snagless design. The boot shields the latch, so the plug slides past adjacent cables without catching, and it adds strain relief that protects the termination from repeated pulls. By limiting Near-End Crosstalk, the cable also helps maintain stable links in crowded wiring closets or behind desktop setups.

This crossover cable fits naturally in many situations: an IT technician who needs to image a batch of laptops, a small office that wants a direct link between two workstations for collaborative projects, or a home user who transfers large game files between a desktop and a gaming laptop. Wherever a quick, direct connection is the simplest answer, the 27871 delivers dependable Cat6 performance.

• Crossover pin layout enables direct computer-to-computer transfers or switch-to-switch links without an uplink port
• Complies with TIA/EIA Cat6 specifications for Gigabit Ethernet
• Engineering that limits impedance and structural return loss for clear signal paths
• Supports full Gigabit throughput across the 3 foot (0.9 m) length
• Snagless molded boots protect latches and provide strain relief during installation
• 24 AWG stranded copper conductors inside a durable PVC jacket
• Yellow color helps with quick identification in racks, labs, or home setups