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.
Where would I typically fit one of these?
It suits patch panels, network cabinets, wall outlets and junction boxes wherever an Ethernet run needs joining without re-terminating cable.
