Product Description
An RJ45 female-to-female coupler joins two terminated Ethernet leads without re-termination, giving a fast fix when a run falls short on site.
Both ports are standard 8P8C female connectors, so the coupler works with Cat5e and Cat6 patch leads interchangeably — no need to match cable grade on each side.
Key specs
- Connector type: RJ45 8P8C female-to-female, inline
- Cable compatibility: Cat5e and Cat6
- Network support: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
- Housing: compact inline shell for cabinets, junction boxes and cable management
- Typical deployment: patch panels, network cabinets, wall outlets, in-line joins between camera runs and switch/NVR ports
Where it fits on a job
Use it to extend an IP camera or NVR drop where the existing lead is a metre or two short, or to join a patch lead through a wall outlet or junction box without pulling new cable. Because it's a straight 8P8C-to-8P8C bridge, it carries Gigabit Ethernet the same as it does 100 Mb links — the coupler itself doesn't cap the network speed, the cable grade and run length do.
It's a passive inline connector, not a media converter or PoE injector, so it doesn't extend PoE budget or boost signal — it simply joins two existing terminated cables end to end.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black
- Connector Type
- RJ45
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this coupler slow down my network?
No — it's a passive 8P8C bridge that supports Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, so speed depends on the connected cable grade and run length, not the coupler.
Can I join a Cat5e lead to a Cat6 lead with this?
Yes, both ports are standard 8P8C female connectors compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 cable, so mixed-grade joins work fine.
Does this coupler pass PoE to an IP camera?
The source describes it as a passive inline Ethernet connector for extending cable runs; it is not listed as a PoE injector or media converter.
In what sort of setup would you usually install one of these?
It suits patch panels, network cabinets, wall outlets and junction boxes wherever an Ethernet run needs joining without re-terminating cable.
