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UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 U/UTP Lan Flat Cable 10m | 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet | 250MHz Bandwidth | Gold-Plated RJ45 Connectors
Stable Wired Internet for Nairobi Homes, Offices, and Gaming Setups Where Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping
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UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 U/UTP Lan Flat Cable 10m is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 1,000, sold from our Old Mutual Building shop, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This brand new and sealed 10-metre network cable moves data at up to 1000Mbps across a 250MHz channel, using eight twisted 32AWG copper-clad aluminium cores and gold-plated pure copper RJ45 plugs terminated to the 568B wiring order. The UGREEN NW102 ships as UGREEN model 50178, barcode 6957303851782, in matte black with a flat ribbon profile roughly 6mm wide and under 1mm thick.
Households on Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku Fiber, Faiba, and JTL Home packages face the same problem across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru: the router sits in the sitting room while the work desk, the console, or the CCTV recorder sits two rooms away behind concrete walls. Wi-Fi signal loses 30 to 60 percent of its throughput through a single reinforced wall, and video calls stutter exactly when they matter. The UGREEN NW102 removes that variable entirely by running a physical line from router to device, holding a steady 1000Mbps link with no signal drop, no channel congestion from neighbours, and no reconnection gaps.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya selling unbranded grey network cable cut off a drum with hand-crimped plugs, the UGREEN NW102 arrives factory-terminated, tested, and barcoded, with snagless moulded boots protecting the retention clips. Cyber café operators, church AV teams, and small accounting firms across Nairobi CBD consistently report fewer support callouts after switching from Wi-Fi extenders to wired runs. Visit Mascom International on Kimathi Street to inspect the UGREEN NW102 in person, or order it with countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery from our Nairobi CBD store.
Common Questions About the UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 Flat Cable
How much faster is a wired connection than Wi-Fi in a Kenyan home?
A wired UGREEN NW102 link holds up to 1000Mbps end to end, while typical home Wi-Fi at two rooms' distance settles between 80Mbps and 250Mbps. The gap comes from walls, distance, and shared airtime with neighbouring routers on the same 2.4GHz channels. A wired run also cuts latency from around 15 to 40 milliseconds down to roughly 1 millisecond. For a 30Mbps Zuku or Safaricom Home Fibre package, the cable guarantees you actually receive the full speed you pay for.
Will the UGREEN NW102 work with my Safaricom, Zuku, Faiba, or Starlink router?
Yes. Every router sold in Kenya with an RJ45 LAN port accepts the UGREEN NW102, including Safaricom Home Fibre ONTs, Zuku routers, Faiba 4G and fibre units, JTL Home boxes, Starlink Gen 2 and Gen 3 kits with the Ethernet adapter, and generic TP-Link, Tenda, D-Link, and MikroTik hardware. The plug is the universal RJ45 standard, so no adapter is needed. Cat 6 is backward compatible, meaning it also works on older 100Mbps routers and switches without any configuration change.
Is 10 metres long enough, and how far can a Cat 6 cable run?
Ten metres covers most Kenyan home and small-office runs: router in the sitting room to a bedroom desk, or a reception counter to a back office. The Cat 6 standard supports runs up to 100 metres before signal degrades, so 10 metres uses only a tenth of that budget with plenty of margin. If your run is longer, Mascom International stocks the same UGREEN NW102 in 15m, 20m, and 30m lengths, plus network switches for splitting one line into several ports.
Does a flat cable perform worse than a round Cat 6 cable?
For a 10-metre run at gigabit speed, no measurable difference exists. Flat construction places the four pairs side by side instead of bundling them in a round jacket, which slightly raises crosstalk sensitivity over very long distances. At 10 metres that effect is far below anything that would slow a 1000Mbps link. The practical trade is worth it: the flat profile tucks under doors, carpets, and skirting boards where a 6mm round cable would sit visibly raised.
What does 32AWG copper-clad aluminium mean for everyday use?
Copper-clad aluminium, or CCA, uses an aluminium core with a copper outer layer rather than solid copper throughout. It costs less and stays lighter and more flexible, which suits patch runs like this one perfectly well at 10 metres. Being straight about it matters: CCA carries slightly higher resistance than pure copper, so it is not the right choice for Power over Ethernet runs feeding cameras or access points. For router-to-device data connections, it performs to full gigabit specification.
Is the UGREEN NW102 good for PS5, Xbox, and online gaming?
Wired connection is the single biggest improvement most Kenyan gamers can make. The UGREEN NW102 drops ping variance almost completely, which matters more than raw speed in Call of Duty Warzone, EA FC, Apex Legends, and Fortnite where packet timing decides trades. PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch docks all carry gigabit RJ45 ports. Game downloads also finish faster: a 90GB title pulls at full line rate instead of fluctuating Wi-Fi throughput across the evening.
Can I use this cable for CCTV cameras or run it outdoors?
Use it for data links between a recorder, switch, and router, but not as a PoE camera feeder. The 32AWG copper-clad aluminium core is not rated for the sustained current PoE cameras draw over distance. The PVC jacket is also indoor-rated, so direct sun on a Nairobi roofline or coastal humidity in Mombasa will crack it over time. Mascom International stocks outdoor-rated pure copper Cat 6 drums and PoE-suitable runs for camera installations, and our team advises on the right specification.
Why buy the UGREEN NW102 from Mascom International instead of a generic cable?
Hand-crimped street cable fails in ways that waste hours: one loose pin drops a gigabit link to 100Mbps, and a broken retention clip leaves the plug hanging out of the port. The UGREEN NW102 arrives factory-terminated with gold-plated contacts that resist the oxidation Kenya's coastal humidity causes, plus snagless boots shielding the clip. It carries a verifiable model number and barcode you can check against UGREEN records, and Mascom International backs it with after-sales support from our Kimathi Street counter.
Technical Specifications
Cable Standard and Transfer Speed
- Cat 6 U/UTP specification supporting 1000BASE-T gigabit Ethernet across the full 10-metre length without repeaters.
- Rated channel bandwidth of 250MHz, the ANSI/TIA figure for Category 6 copper cabling in commercial installations.
- Rated data rate of 1000Mbps, matching the fastest home fibre packages currently sold across Kenya.
- Backward compatible with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX equipment, so older switches and printers connect without configuration.
- Unshielded twisted pair layout with four pairs, each twisted at a different rate to cancel crosstalk between them.
- Supports full-duplex operation, meaning upload and download traffic run simultaneously at full rated speed.
Conductor Material and Signal Handling
- Eight-core stranded construction using 32AWG copper-clad aluminium conductors chosen for flexibility over rigid solid-core alternatives.
- Copper outer layer carries the high-frequency signal, since electrical current travels along a conductor's surface at Ethernet frequencies.
- Aluminium core reduces weight to 278 grams for the complete 10-metre run, easing routing through tight spaces.
- 4PR UTP twisted-pair arrangement resists electromagnetic interference from fluorescent lighting, inverters, and nearby mains cabling.
- Stranded cores tolerate repeated bending around furniture and doorframes far better than solid-core installation cable.
- Not rated for Power over Ethernet loads; use pure copper cable for camera and access-point power runs.
Connector Hardware and Wiring Order
- Pure copper RJ45 contacts with gold plating, resisting the surface oxidation that Kenya's coastal and lakeside humidity accelerates.
- Terminated to the TIA/EIA 568B pin order, the standard used by virtually all routers and switches sold locally.
- Snagless moulded boot covers the retention clip, preventing it snapping off when pulled through furniture gaps.
- Factory crimping removes the pin-alignment errors that cause hand-terminated cable to negotiate at 100Mbps instead of gigabit.
- Male-to-male configuration connects router to computer, console, switch, decoder, printer, or network recorder directly.
- Universal RJ45 fitment means no adapters, dongles, or driver installation on Windows, macOS, Linux, or console hardware.
Flat Profile, Dimensions, and Build
- Flat ribbon jacket roughly 6mm wide and under 1mm thick, sitting flush under carpets, rugs, and door thresholds.
- Total length of 10 metres, measured plug tip to plug tip, giving usable slack for routing around corners.
- PVC outer jacket rated for indoor use, resisting scuffing along skirting boards and under office desk legs.
- Matte black finish stays visually discreet against dark skirting, tiles, and standard Kenyan office carpeting.
- Complete weight of 278 grams, light enough to secure with adhesive clips rather than drilled conduit.
- Ships coiled with a reusable tie, so the cable can be redeployed when you move house or office.
Device and Network Compatibility
- Connects desktops, laptops with Ethernet ports, USB-C docking stations, and USB-to-Ethernet adapters to any router.
- Works with Safaricom Home Fibre ONTs, Zuku, Faiba, JTL Home routers, and Starlink Ethernet adapter kits.
- Compatible with PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch dock gigabit ports.
- Links network printers, IP phones, Dahua network video recorders, and unmanaged switches within a small office rack.
- Supports internet-connected TVs, decoders, and streaming boxes from Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL sold in Kenya.
- Functions with all operating platforms, since Ethernet negotiation happens in hardware rather than through installed software.
Installation, Routing, and Care
- Route along wall edges rather than across doorways, where repeated foot traffic crushes the jacket over months.
- Keep at least 100mm of separation from mains power cable runs to reduce electrical noise pickup.
- Avoid bends tighter than 25mm radius, since sharp kinks deform the pair twisting and raise error rates.
- Adhesive cable clips every 500mm hold the flat profile neatly against skirting without drilling into plaster.
- Unplug from equipment during heavy lightning activity, common in Nairobi and Western Kenya during long rains.
- Clean contacts with dry compressed air only; moisture and solvents damage the gold plating on the pins.
Package Contents
Every UGREEN NW102 purchase from Mascom International includes:
- UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 U/UTP flat network cable, 10 metres, black, factory-terminated at both ends
- Reusable cable tie for coiled storage and transport
Note:Adhesive cable clips, wall trunking, RJ45 couplers for joining two lengths, and network switches are stocked separately at our Kimathi Street counter. Our team can specify the right combination for your room layout before you buy.
Warranty
The UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 U/UTP Lan Flat Cable 10m carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Coverage includes connector failure, internal conductor breaks, and negotiation faults under normal indoor use. Physical damage from crushing, cutting, or pulling the cable out by the jacket falls outside the warranty. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buying the UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 Flat Cable from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the UGREEN NW102 Cat 6 U/UTP Lan Flat Cable 10m in black at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to check the cable length and plug fit against your own router before committing to the purchase.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the cable the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, Kisii, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the cable and pay only when it arrives at your door.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate networking specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and honest guidance on which cable grade actually suits the job. If you are wiring a full office, a cyber café, or a CCTV installation, call our Kimathi Street counter and we will work out the lengths, switches, and cable grade you need before you spend anything.
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