STARTECH RJ45COUPLER Cat5e RJ-45 Inline Coupler adapter

Cat5e RJ-45 Inline Coupler

This Cat5e RJ-45 inline coupler joins two terminated Ethernet cables into a single longer run. It provides a straight-through connection between two RJ-45 female ports for network extension tasks. The beige adapter suits installers and home users who need a quick, tool-free way to link existing patch leads. RoHS compliance confirms it meets restricted-substance requirements.

Cat5e Performance Limits

The coupler is rated for Cat5e performance, so it supports the bandwidth and crosstalk limits defined by that standard. Signal integrity depends on the quality and length of the cables attached to each side. Exceeding the total channel length allowed for Cat5e may introduce errors or reduce throughput. No active circuitry is present to boost or regenerate the signal.

Replaces Cable Pulling and Keystone Joins

This coupler replaces the need to pull a single long cable or terminate a keystone jack when two shorter cables are already available. It is worth using when re-termination is impractical or when a temporary join is required in a structured cabling environment. It does not suit installations that demand shielded connections or higher category performance such as Cat6 or Cat6a. Buyers who need shielded couplers or PoE power injection should look elsewhere.