Cat6 Riser Wavenet 66E04URSPLSXX4N No Spline 550MHz UTP 23AWG 1000ft Ethernet Cable

The Wavenet 6E04URSPLSXX4N is a Category 6 riser-rated Ethernet cable that drops the central spline entirely, giving installers a more flexible, easier-to-handle option for vertical runs between floors. Tested to 550 MHz and independently verified by ETL to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, this 1000-foot Reelex II box delivers reliable Gigabit performance through four pairs of 23 AWG solid bare copper. The CMR rating and FT4 flame classification keep it fully compliant for riser shafts and non-plenum vertical pathways, while the no-spline design keeps the profile slim and termination straightforward.

Product Specifications

Features and Applications

What makes this cable different from standard Cat6 riser options is the complete absence of a central spline or cross-filler. Without that rigid plastic member running through the center, the cable bends more naturally, pulls through conduit with less resistance, and strips faster at the termination point. The included ripcord speeds up jacket removal even more, which matters when you are terminating dozens or hundreds of drops.

Performance is independently verified by ETL to TIA-568-C.2, so you are getting confirmed compliance rather than taking the manufacturer's word for it. The cable is RoHS compliant and carries both CMR and FT4 fire safety ratings. While the spec sheet notes that values above 250 MHz are for information only, the cable is tested across the full 550 MHz range, providing solid headroom for standard Gigabit networks and higher-frequency short-run applications.

Uses

This cable is purpose-built for riser-rated vertical pathways between floors in commercial office buildings, retail centers, schools, and multi-tenant properties. It fits CMR-compliant conduit and riser shafts where plenum-rated cable is not required, helping keep material costs down without sacrificing safety or code compliance.

It supports standard Ethernet applications including 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. The 550 MHz bandwidth provides additional performance margin for networks operating near the upper limits of the Category 6 standard. This makes it a practical choice for backbone cabling, vertical risers, and intra-building links that need reliable data transmission without the premium cost of plenum-rated or Category 6A cable.

Construction

Each of the four twisted pairs is built from 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors insulated with HDPE for consistent dielectric properties and low signal loss. The pairs follow standard TIA color coding: white/blue with blue, white/orange with orange, white/green with green, and white/brown with brown. Instead of using a rigid central spline to separate the pairs, the cable relies on precise twist geometry to maintain crosstalk performance, which is what allows the slimmer, more flexible profile.

The core is jacketed in a flame-retardant PVC compound with an average wall thickness of 0.023 inches, bringing the total nominal outer diameter to 0.205 inches. A ripcord runs beneath the jacket for easy stripping during termination. The jacket material is tested for long-term durability, maintaining at least 85% of original tensile strength and 50% of original elongation after 168 hours at 100°C.

Additional Information

The 6E04URSPLSXX4N ships on 1000-foot Reelex II reels and is available in nine jacket colors: black, blue, green, grey, red, orange, purple, white, and yellow. The cable jacket is marked with full compliance information: CATEGORY 6 550MHZ 23AWG 4PR UTP CMR 75C FT4 C(ETL)US VERIFIED ANSI/TIA-568-C.2.