TIA/EIA 568B specifications set a higher standard with CAT 6a (augmented) cabling providing twice the bandwidth of standard cat 6
Monoprice Cat5e and Cat6 cables are made of 24 AWG pure bare copper wire as opposed to copper clad aluminum (CCA) wire
They are fully compliant with UL Code 444 and National Electrical Code TIA-568-C. 2 fire and safety standards