This Link Depot Category 6 Enhanced Network Cable is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet environments, and is perfect for high-bandwidth applications. Category 6 cable is backwards-compatible with Category 3, 5, and 5e standards, and functions well in preexisting networks. This cable features a protective connector boot that shields the insert tab from damage and provides strain relief for the cable in tight quarters.