HST Cat6 Patch Cord is available at Mascom International for KSh 800, a 3-metre unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable with an RJ45 plug fitted on each end. It comes brand new and sealed in its packaging, ready to join a router, network switch, desktop computer, printer or TV to a wired network. Cat6 is the cable category built for Gigabit Ethernet, so the HST Cat6 Patch Cord carries the full speed of the fibre plans most Kenyan homes and offices use. Three metres gives enough slack to run from a wall point to a desk without pulling the cable tight across the floor. You can collect it from Mascom International on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for office administrators, small business owners, console gamers and home fibre users across Kenya, the HST Cat6 Patch Cord fixes a familiar problem. Wi-Fi weakens through the thick stone and concrete walls of many Nairobi apartments and offices, and video calls start to freeze mid-sentence. A cable takes that guesswork away. Plug one end into the router from Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku or Faiba and the other into a laptop, PlayStation or desktop, and the link holds steady through the evening rush. IT staff in Westlands and Upper Hill also use the HST Cat6 Patch Cord to connect desks to wall points and patch panels.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell loose, unlabelled cable cut to length, Mascom International stocks the HST Cat6 Patch Cord with both plugs already fitted, so there is no crimping tool or spare connector involved. Customers across Nairobi tell us a ready-made cord saves them the second trip that a badly crimped cable often causes. Pick one up at our Kimathi Street store, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the HST Cat6 Patch Cord
How much is the HST Cat6 Patch Cord 3M in Kenya?
The HST Cat6 Patch Cord 3M costs KSh 800 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, and every piece is brand new. That price covers the 3-metre cable with both RJ45 plugs fitted and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you hand over the money only when the cable is in your hands. For other lengths, Mascom International is adding Fujishka Cat6 Patch Cables at KSh 300 for 1 metre, KSh 700 for 5 metres and KSh 1,100 for 10 metres.
How does the HST Cat6 Patch Cord compare with the Net Power and Fujishka Cat6 cables?
All three are Cat6 cables, so speed is identical: each handles Gigabit Ethernet comfortably at these short lengths. The Net Power Cat6 Patch Cable matches the HST Cat6 Patch Cord in category and 3-metre length, so that choice comes down to brand preference on the day. Fujishka changes the maths on length, since its 5-metre cord costs KSh 700, which is KSh 100 less than this 3-metre HST cord. Pick the HST when three metres fits your desk neatly, and a longer Fujishka when the router sits across the room.
Will the HST Cat6 Patch Cord work with Safaricom, Zuku and Faiba routers during power cuts?
Yes, the HST Cat6 Patch Cord fits the LAN port on fibre routers supplied by Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku and Faiba, and on the home internet routers sold by Airtel Kenya. The cable itself needs no power, so a KPLC outage only affects the router. If your router runs on a small UPS, the wired link keeps working through the blackout. Without backup, the connection returns by itself once the router finishes restarting, with no settings to redo on your laptop or console.
Is a 3-metre HST Cat6 Patch Cord long enough for my room?
Three metres suits most desk, TV cabinet and shelf setups where the router or wall point sits in the same corner of the room. Measure along the route the cable will actually follow, around door frames and along skirting boards, not in a straight line through the air. Leave about half a metre spare so the plug never pulls tight on the port. If your measurement comes out longer than 2.5 metres, a 5-metre or 10-metre cord will route more cleanly than this HST Cat6 Patch Cord.
Can I use the HST Cat6 Patch Cord for a PS5, Xbox or online gaming?
Yes, the HST Cat6 Patch Cord plugs straight into the Ethernet port on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. A wired link avoids the sudden lag spikes that Wi-Fi suffers when walls, microwaves or neighbouring networks interfere. Large game downloads and system updates also finish without the slowdowns a weak signal in another room can cause. Buyers throughout Kenya report that moving to a cable made more difference to their online matches than upgrading their internet package.
What is the difference between Cat5e and Cat6 for the HST Cat6 Patch Cord?
The HST Cat6 Patch Cord is built to a higher test standard than Cat5e, with tighter twisting of its wire pairs to cut crosstalk, the interference one pair leaks into another. Both categories carry Gigabit Ethernet, which covers the home and office internet plans sold today. Cat6 adds headroom on top: over short runs like this one, the standard also supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet if your office upgrades its switches later. At KSh 800, choosing Cat6 now spares you from replacing cables when the network grows.
How can I tell if the HST Cat6 Patch Cord is connected properly?
Push each plug in until the latch gives a small click, then look for the link light beside the port on your router or switch. On a Windows laptop, open Network and Internet settings, where the Ethernet entry should show Connected and a link speed of 1 Gbps. On a Mac, System Settings lists Ethernet with a green dot beside it. If nothing lights up, try another router port before assuming a fault, and bring the HST Cat6 Patch Cord to our Kimathi Street counter if it still fails.
Who should buy the HST Cat6 Patch Cord, and who should skip it?
Buy the HST Cat6 Patch Cord if you need a short, ready-made link between a router, switch, wall point or patch panel and a nearby device. It suits home fibre users, small offices, cyber cafés and gamers sitting within three metres of the router. Skip it if you are wiring cable through walls or ceilings between rooms, because that job needs solid installation cable terminated at wall points by an installer. Skip it as well for outdoor CCTV runs exposed to sun and rain, where outdoor-rated cable lasts far longer.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Network Performance
- Category 6 (Cat6) rating — the cable class designed for Gigabit Ethernet, carrying the full speed of typical home and office fibre plans.
- Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) design — four twisted wire pairs cancel interference by themselves, without the extra foil layer that shielded cable adds.
- 10-Gigabit headroom on short links — the Cat6 standard supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet over short runs, ready for a future switch upgrade.
- Wired connection with no pairing — no passwords, signal bars or interference from neighbouring wireless networks; it works once both plugs click in.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) support — most PoE IP cameras, wireless access points and desk phones take power and data through a Cat6 cord.
- Full duplex operation — sends and receives at the same time, so uploads to cloud storage do not choke an incoming video call.
Compatibility and Device Support
- Any RJ45 Ethernet port — routers, switches, laptops, desktops, printers, TVs, consoles, CCTV recorders and VoIP desk phones all accept it.
- Backward compatible with Cat5 and Cat5e equipment — older switches and network cards simply run at their own top speed.
- No drivers or setup needed — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android TV and games consoles detect a wired connection automatically.
- Wall points and patch panels — plugs into keystone wall sockets and patch panel ports used in office structured cabling.
- Laptops without an Ethernet port — pair it with a USB-C or USB-A to Ethernet adapter, sold separately.
Build and Physical Design
- 3-metre length — reaches from a wall point or router to a desk, TV cabinet or shelf in the same room.
- RJ45 plugs on both ends — standard eight-contact (8P8C) connectors with a spring latch that holds each plug firmly in its port.
- Flexible outer jacket — bends around desk legs and behind cabinets for tidy routing; avoid sharp kinks that stress the wires inside.
- Made for indoor use — suited to homes, offices and server rooms, away from direct sun and rain.
- Latch care — press the clip fully before pulling a plug out, since yanking the cable is the usual way latches snap.
- Jacket colour — confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before ordering if you colour-code your network.
Inclusions and After-Sales Support
- One HST Cat6 Patch Cord, 3 metres long, brand new in its retail packaging.
- Both RJ45 plugs already fitted — no crimping tool, loose connectors or boots to buy.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use.
- Counter testing — staff can plug the cord into a laptop at our store so you see the link light before paying.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — check the packaging when it reaches you, then pay the rider.
Package Contents
The package holds one HST Cat6 Patch Cord measuring 3 metres, with an RJ45 plug fitted at each end. Nothing else is needed to use it: no crimping tool, no adapter and no software. Ethernet adapters for laptops without a LAN port, and wall points for permanent installations, are sold separately. Each cord leaves our store unused, so you are the first person to plug it in. If you colour-code office cables by department, ask on WhatsApp which jacket colour is on the shelf today.
Warranty
The HST Cat6 Patch Cord carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a plug that fails to make contact or a broken wire inside the jacket. Bring the cable and your receipt to our service desk in Nairobi CBD, where claims are handled directly.
Where to Buy the HST Cat6 Patch Cord in Kenya
The HST Cat6 Patch Cord is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in, plug it into your laptop at the counter, and confirm the link light before you pay. Jacket colours vary by batch, so ask which one is in stock.
To order or check stock, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Thika, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your cord is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We list honest specifications, keep pricing accurate, and stand behind every cable we sell long after the sale.
