Ethernet cables • CAT 6 / CAT 7 / CAT 8 • Home, office, advanced network
Elfcam Ethernet cables — choose the right category based on your speed, environment and use cases.
Three cable families for three levels of requirement: CAT 6 for reliable everyday networking, CAT 7 for reinforced shielding and more demanding environments, CAT 8 for extreme speeds, advanced home backbones and 25/40G uses.
CAT 6 10GbE
CAT 7 600 MHz
CAT 8 40 Gbit/s
PoE compatible
Cables designed to connect your equipment with stability, shielding and bandwidth tailored to every scenario.
Choose the right Ethernet cable
The right choice depends mainly on your actual bandwidth, the level of interference and the type of installation.
CAT 6
The balanced choice
For home fibre internet, remote work, connected TV, NAS and standard PoE.
- Up to 10GbE
- Effective shielding against EMI/RFI
- Excellent performance/price ratio
CAT 7
The shielded choice
For demanding environments, structured cabling, stable networks with reinforced shielding.
- 600 MHz
- S/FTP + PiMF
- Very good for PoE+ and advanced installations
CAT 8
The ultra-high-speed choice
For high-end home backbone, 10G switch, NAS, extreme streaming and future networks.
- Up to 40 Gbit/s
- 2000 MHz
- 25/40G Base-T, backwards compatible
Decision matrix (30 seconds)
- Fibre box + TV + PC → CAT 6
- Remote work + NAS + standard PoE → CAT 6
- EMI environment / structured cabling → CAT 7
- IP cameras + Wi-Fi AP + PoE+ → CAT 7
- 10G switch + 10G NAS + backbone → CAT 8
- Future 25/40GbE → CAT 8
CAT 6 — Reliable everyday network and 10GbE
Why choose CAT 6?
- Transmits the maximum speed of a standard fibre internet connection up to 10 Gigabits.
- Shielded LAN cable with 2 RJ45 plugs and gold-plated contacts.
- Compatible with PoE up to 100W thanks to 26 AWG copper conductors and certified wiring.
- Complies with ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 / ANSI/TIA-568-D requirements.
Key technical points
- 100% copper — no CCA (no copper-clad aluminium).
- 10 GbE consistent and error-free.
- Shielding: minimises NEXT and protects against EMI/RFI.
- 50-micron gold-plated connectors for clear signal and corrosion resistance.
- Snagless connector for easier installation.
- Structure: 4 STP pairs • PVC • 26 AWG copper.
Recommended for: fibre box, connected TV, remote work, NAS, IP cameras, VoIP phones and stable home networks.
CAT 6 products
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10 Pack Shielded Cat 6A RJ45 Coupler - 10Gbps Female-Female Connector 8P8C Straight Modular Connector for Cat6A/6/5e/5 High Speed Cable - Silver
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Outdoor CAT 6 Ethernet Cable without Rj45 Connector 305m, Shielded Network High Speed Cat 6 Ethernet Cable for Fast Gigabit Internet, F/UTP 4P*23AWG, OD 7.2mm, PVC, Waterproof, Anti-Interference, Outdoor Indoor Use (Ref: 27711)
3 comments Original price was: £107.49.£99.99Current price is: £99.99. + -
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Cat 6A Ethernet Cable, Ultra Slim 10Gbps 28AWG UTP OD3.6mm 500MHz, 10Gb Thin RJ45 Cat6a Patch Cord for Data Center (Lot20)
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Cat 6A Ethernet Cable, Ultra Slim 10Gbps 32AWG UTP OD 2.8mm 500MHz, 10Gb Thin RJ45 Cat6a Patch Cord for Data Center (Lot1)
5 comments Blanc – Jaune Original price was: £21.99.£4.99Current price is: £4.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Elfcam® – Slim Cat 6 Ethernet Cable, Cat6 LAN WAN Network Cable 32AWG, Ultra Slim White (Ref: 19165)
4 comments 0.25M – 30M Original price was: £4.99.£3.99Current price is: £3.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Elfcam® – Cat 6 Ethernet Cable, Round LAN WAN Network Cable, Cat6 26AWG, 1Gbps with High Quality RJ45 Connectors (Black or White)(REF:11644)
8 comments Blanc – Noir Original price was: £33.99.£26.99Current price is: £26.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
CAT 7 — Reinforced shielding and more demanding networks
Why choose CAT 7?
- 100% oxygen-free bare copper conductor (OFC) — no CCA.
- S/FTP PiMF shielding: each pair individually shielded + overall braid. Up to 600 MHz.
- 10 Gbit/s over short to medium distances, ideal for high-interference environments.
- Compatible with PoE / PoE+ / PoE++ thanks to pure copper and 26 AWG gauge.
- Complies with ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2.
Recommended for: structured cabling, offices, networks with interference, long PoE runs, semi-professional installations.
Gallery
Bend test Resistance verified against repeated bending.
Cross structure 4 individually shielded pairs.
S/FTP shielding Maximum protection against EMI.
PoE compatible Network power delivery over the cable.
CAT 7 products
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Elfcam® – Cat7 Ethernet Network Cable with RJ45 Connectors, Flat Cable, 4 Shielded Twisted Pairs, High Speed Up to 10 Gbps (REF: 11709)
12 comments Noir Original price was: £8.99.£3.99Current price is: £3.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Elfcam® – Cat7 Ethernet Network Cable, Round Cable with RJ45 Connectors, Pure Copper, STP Shielded Twisted Pair, High Speed Up to 10 Gbps (REF:11665)
55 comments 0.5M – 60M Original price was: £8.99.£5.99Current price is: £5.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
CAT 8 — Ultra-high speed and advanced backbone
Why choose CAT 8?
- Up to 40 Gbit/s and 2000 MHz of bandwidth.
- 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T standards for the most demanding links.
- Reinforced S/FTP shielding, pure copper conductors.
- Backwards compatible with CAT 6 / CAT 7 and all existing RJ45 equipment.
- Ideal for 10G switches, 10G NAS and high-performance home backbone.
Recommended for: home backbone, 10G switch, fast NAS, extreme streaming, 25/40GbE future-proofing.
Extreme speed
Up to 40 Gbit/s — the fastest Ethernet cable available for home and semi-pro installations.
Future-proof
Compatible with 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T. A long-lasting network investment, backwards compatible with all previous standards.
CAT 8 products
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Elfcam® – Cat 8 Slim Ethernet Cable, LAN WAN Network Cable, Cat 8 SFTP 32AWG, 2000Mhz 40Gbps with High Quality RJ45 Connectors, Round Black
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Elfcam® – Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, Flat LAN WAN Network Cable, 30AWG, 2000Mhz 40Gbps with High Quality RJ45 Connectors, Black (REF:11770)
29 comments 0.5M – 30M Original price was: £8.99.£3.99Current price is: £3.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Elfcam® – Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, Round LAN WAN Network Cable, Cat8 SFTP 28AWG, 2000Mhz 40Gbps with High Quality RJ45 Connectors, Black (REF:11755)
31 comments 0.5M – 30M Original price was: £8.99.£6.99Current price is: £6.99. + This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Technical comparison CAT 6 / CAT 7 / CAT 8
Overview of the main characteristics for a quick choice.
| Parameter | CAT 6 | CAT 7 | CAT 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max speed | 10 Gbit/s | 10 Gbit/s | 40 Gbit/s |
| Bandwidth | 250 MHz | 600 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Shielding | STP | S/FTP PiMF | S/FTP |
| Conductor | 26 AWG copper | 26 AWG OFC copper | Pure copper |
| Connector | Gold-plated RJ45 | Gold-plated RJ45 | Gold-plated RJ45 |
| PoE | PoE / PoE+ (100W) | PoE / PoE+ / PoE++ | PoE / PoE+ |
| Max distance (10G) | 55 m | 15 m | 30 m |
| Standard | ANSI/TIA-568-D | ISO/IEC 11801 | ANSI/TIA-568-C.2-1 |
| Ideal use | Home, office, PoE | Structured cabling, EMI | Backbone, 10G switch, NAS |
FAQ — Ethernet cables
1CAT 6, CAT 7, CAT 8: which one to choose?
- CAT 6: the best value for money for 90% of home uses (fibre box, TV, PC, NAS, PoE).
- CAT 7: if you have interference (structured cabling, proximity to electrical cables) or need long-distance PoE+.
- CAT 8: for backbone links, 10G switch, fast NAS or to prepare a 25/40G network.
2Is CAT 6 enough for 10 Gigabit?
Yes. Elfcam CAT 6 supports 10GbE up to about 55 metres. For most home installations, that is more than enough.
3What is the difference between shielded (STP) and unshielded (UTP)?
All Elfcam cables are shielded. The shielding protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk (NEXT).
CAT 7 offers additional per-pair shielding (PiMF) for the most demanding environments.
4Are these cables PoE compatible?
Yes. All three categories support PoE (Power over Ethernet) thanks to their pure copper conductors.
CAT 6 supports up to 100W, CAT 7 is certified PoE++.
5Flat or round cable?
Flat: easy to run under doors, along skirting boards, more discreet. Round: better mechanical protection, ideal for conduit runs or suspended ceilings. Both offer the same electrical performance.
6What is the recommended maximum length?
For Gigabit (1 Gbps), all three categories support up to 100 m. For 10G, the distance depends on the category:
CAT 6 ≈ 55 m, CAT 7 ≈ 15 m, CAT 8 ≈ 30 m.
7Are the connectors gold-plated?
Yes. All Elfcam cables use 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 connectors for clear signal, corrosion resistance and increased durability.
8Is CAT 8 backwards compatible?
Yes. CAT 8 is 100% backwards compatible with all existing RJ45 equipment (CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 7). You will automatically benefit from the maximum speed supported by your equipment.
