What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the house on your block and all the destinations in town. In actuality, it"s a cable used to connect all the hardward destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 Cat 5e patch is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks.2614273. 4273. Belkin Belkin Cat5e Patch Cable - A3L791-03-YLW.