1FT CBL CAT5E PATCH SNAGLESS ORG What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the houses on your block and all the destinations in town. In actuality, it's a cable used to connect all the hardware destinations in a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 molded Cat 5e patch cable is perfect for use with 10/100/1000 Base-T networks. It is complete with RJ45 male to male connectors and a molded strain relief.