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Black shielded RJ45 in-line coupler, female-to-female, single unit

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics RJ45 Shielded In-Line Coupler Cat6 Cat5e Cat5 Female to Female Black 1 pack

SKU CH-EBEP-204WV

Shielded RJ45 coupler joins two Cat6, Cat5e or Cat5 cables for 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds

  • Variant1 pack
  • Shielded Cat6 coupler supports 10 Gigabit speeds
  • Gold-plated 8P8C contacts ensure reliable signal transmission
  • TIA/EIA 568-C.2 verified for Category 6 performance
  • Fire-retardant housing protects connections in any environment
  • Extends network runs by joining two shorter cables

Cat6 Shielded In-Line Coupler

This shielded RJ45 coupler joins two Ethernet patch cables to extend a network run. It supports Cat6, Cat5e and Cat5 cabling and is built with gold-plated contacts inside a fire-retardant housing. The component suits installers and home users who need a quick, standards-compliant link without re-terminating cables.

10-Gigabit Category 6 Performance

The coupler meets the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standard and is rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds across the connection. Shielded construction helps protect signal integrity in environments with electromagnetic interference. Buyers who need higher bandwidth than 10 Gigabit or a different connector type should choose another product.

Tool-Free Female-to-Female Installation

Simply plug each cable into the RJ45 8P8C ports; no punch-down tool or soldering is required. The compact in-line form factor fits behind desks or inside cable trays. The most common issue is a loose connection if the cable latch tabs are worn, so verify a firm click on both sides after insertion.

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Questions about this item

What does the 10-gigabit rating mean when I plug two cables into this coupler?

It supports data rates up to 10 gigabits per second across the joint, so a Cat6 or Cat5e link keeps its full speed when extended.

Which wiring standard does the coupler follow and what does that limit?

It meets TIA/EIA 568-C.2, so the connection is verified for Category 6 performance and will not become the bottleneck in a gigabit or 10-gigabit run.

What physical space do I need to fit this in-line coupler?

The unit is a compact RJ45 8P8C barrel that sits inline between two patch cables; it requires only the clearance of a standard keystone jack.

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