Secure Connections: Locking and Shielded Cables for Home and Business

Locking power cables prevent unintentional interruption of a power signal, while shielded network cables stop your connection from being compromised. Build a safe, secure data network with locking and shielded cables from Cables.com.

Why Secure Your Connection?

There are many reasons why your network connection might be compromised today, ranging from hacking to EMI or electromagnetic interference. Keeping your devices powdered is another concern, especially when so much of the technology in your home is "grab and go," whether that's a cell phone or a handheld gaming console. When you've invested a great deal of money into ensuring that you can use your devices and access your network without interruption, you might as well go above-and-beyond to make sure that your tech is always operating at full speed and full power. Cables.com has what you need to keep your favorite electronics going strong, whether you're looking for locking power cables to ensure that charging goes uninterrupted or shielded network cables meant to protect your data from outside interference.

 Why Buy Shielded Cable?

What's the difference between shielded and unshielded ethernet cables, and when should you consider investing in a shielded ethernet connection? Extensive network environments may generate a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI), which can in turn lead to “alien cross talk” or “noise” that can occur when you have numerous cables running alongside each other. Although standard ethernet cables use twisted pairs of wiring to carry signals, some ethernet cables are constructed with an extra layer of "shielding" material while others aren't. The "shielding" of a cable is typically made of braided wire mesh or a foil such as mylar, either wrapped individually around each twisted pair of wires or only once around the whole group of four twisted pairs in the ethernet cable.

Cables.com's shielded Category 6 network patch cables have a 100% foil shield that will protect the copper strands inside the jacket. We've gone to great lengths to ensure that each cable is properly grounded, and that the shields are sufficiently secured by the drain wire. These particular cables come with snagless boots at either end, which are intended to protect the connectors from damage they might incur while being jostled or handled regularly in high-traffic areas. The best part is, despite the additional "bulk" you can still expect these cables to operate at the same speed as our unshielded cables, which is 550Mhz.

Why Buy Locking Power Cables?

The most common reason for purchasing a locking power cord is fairly simple: to avoid accidental power cord disconnections. If keeping your home or office data center up and running with a strong, stable connection is your priority, you should absolutely consider investing in one of the many quality locking power cords available on Cables.com. 

Many homes and businesses run off of NEMA power cables, which are cables typically used for AC electricity according to standards set by the US's National Electrical Manufacturer's Association, or NEMA. 

You can secure your connection from a PC to a 5-15 wall outlet or power strip with our NEMA 5-15p to IEC C13 Female IEC Locking Power Cord. Its easily-visible bright red lock works with all C14 connectors on the back of a PC or server and plugs with a snug fit. No more accidental disconnects! 

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