The Belkin Retractable CAT5e Networking Cable allows you to connect your notebook computer to a wall outlet, cable modem, DSL modem, router, hub, patch panel, or other network-enabled device so you can access high-speed networks and/or the Internet-anywhere you go. Its compact size and advanced functionality make it the ideal accessory to include inside your laptop case-a great solution for today's mobile professional. The flat cable design allows the Cable to wind inside the reel, eliminating messiness and tangling. Now you can control the length of your cable when you connect a networking device to your computer.