How do I use a trueCABLE Ethernet coupler?Updated 5 months ago
What is an Ethernet coupler? Quite simply, you have two cables that end in 8P8C (RJ45) plugs, and you need to join them. You cannot cut off the ends and splice them together, as that is not allowed per the specifications and will ruin your performance. The only option is to join them together with a passive coupling device (or use a powered Ethernet switch, but that might not be feasible for you).
Ethernet couplers have the following characteristics:
Have female ports on both sides of the coupler to join two RJ45 plugs
Are category specific, such as Cat6 and Cat6A like trueCABLE offers
May be inline or keystone jack in design. Inline couplers do not snap into a wall plate (also called faceplates). Keystone jack couplers snap into faceplates or keystone patch panels. Keystone jack couplers “kinda sorta” work like keystone jacks in that sense.
Come in shielded and unshielded depending upon whether your Ethernet cable is shielded or unshielded. It is OK to use unshielded Ethernet cable with shielded couplers. Do NOT use shielded cable with unshielded couplers as you may create an opportunity for interference on your cable run.
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