CAT5e Network Cable 305m | Ethernet Cable for CCTV & PoE

The CAT5e Network Cable Box 305m provides 305 metres of Ethernet cable for permanent CCTV, IP camera, PoE and network installations.

With enough cable for larger residential, commercial and security projects, this 305m box is ideal for installers running Ethernet from NVRs and PoE switches to IP security cameras, access points and other network devices.

CAT5e is designed for reliable Gigabit Ethernet networking and is a practical, cost-effective choice for many CCTV installations.

Ideal for PoE CCTV

CAT5e Ethernet cabling is commonly used for Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations.

With compatible equipment, the same Ethernet cable can carry both network data and electrical power.

For example:

PoE NVR → CAT5e Cable → IP Camera

or

PoE Switch → CAT5e Cable → IP Camera

This eliminates the need to run a separate power cable to each compatible PoE camera and can significantly simplify CCTV installation.

When installing PoE equipment, ensure the cable construction and installation are appropriate for the required PoE power level.

Permanent CCTV Cabling

This 305m box is particularly useful when installing Ethernet cable through:

• Walls
• Ceilings
• Roof spaces
• Conduits
• Cable trays
• Offices
• Warehouses
• Commercial buildings
• Residential properties

For permanent installations, cable is typically run from a central network or communications location to individual outlets, cameras or network devices.

This creates a clean and maintainable network infrastructure.

Don't Confuse This With Patch Cable

This product is a 305m bulk cable box, rather than a collection of pre-terminated patch leads.

The cable is intended to be cut to the required length and terminated appropriately for the installation.

For example:

305m bulk cable → cut to required length → terminate → IP camera

This makes it much more suitable for installers than purchasing dozens of individual pre-made Ethernet cables.

Key Features

• CAT5e Ethernet network cable
• 305m box
• Suitable for permanent installations
• Ideal for IP CCTV cameras
• Suitable for PoE applications
• Suitable for Gigabit Ethernet
• Ideal for NVR and PoE switch installations
• Suitable for residential and commercial networks
• Allows custom-length cable runs
• Ideal for installers and larger projects

Is CAT5e suitable for CCTV cameras?

Yes. CAT5e is suitable for many IP CCTV installations and supports Gigabit Ethernet when the cabling installation meets the relevant requirements.

Can CAT5e carry PoE?

Yes. CAT5e can be used for compatible Power over Ethernet applications. The cable construction and complete installation should be suitable for the power requirements of the PoE equipment.

Can I use the entire 305m as one Ethernet cable?

No. Standard Ethernet channel designs are generally limited to 100m. The 305m box is intended to be used for multiple individual cable runs.

Is CAT5e good enough for 4K CCTV?

Yes. CAT5e provides sufficient network bandwidth for many 4K IP CCTV cameras. The actual bandwidth required depends on camera resolution, compression, frame rate and bitrate.