What is the difference between this and Your Cable Store Inline Ethernet CAT 5e / RJ45 Coupler? Because price is surely different.
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They are interchangeable, but comparison is complex. See http://www.ehow.com/info_8701254_cat5e-vs-rj45.html for complete explanation. [CAT5e is going to be phased out, CAT6]
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The only difference I can tell is the price markup. I have found many cable store outlets tend to charge more for their items because many feel they cannot trust purchasing items in other retail environments.
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Greetings,A 5 port ethernet switch allows 5 devices to plug in via the RJ45 ports and connect via etherent.Hope this helps.
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i think it was an rg45, cat5. I can't find it at the moment. I don't know how long it was. I used my existing cable to connect to my cable modem.
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I haven't installed it yet, but my understanding is that cat6 shares the same connector and number of wires as cat7 and cat5, and that is the important part. Main difference is thickness and arrangement of the cable itself, and cat7 is shielded by default which is the main reason I switched all my cables.
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The question is will it crimp rj45 connectors which are used for pretty much every network cable out there, and the only connector you need to worry about. Cat 6 refers only to the actual cable, not the connector. The only difference between cat 5, cat 5e, and cat 6 cable is as you go to 5e and 6, there is more material inside the cable to shield the data wires from outside interference and crosstalk between the wires.
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are you inquiring about Ethernet Cable Splitter, I cannot answer this question then, as I have not tried this out.
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Should work fine. The only difference is cat5e will work up to 1 gigabit system and cat6 will work up to 10 gigabit system. They both connect the same way.
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There are two ways to connect - ethernet wire to your router (best way) or use a ethernet powerline connection. I ordered the Linksys powerline for $114 and literally plugged it in and it works. It uses your existing electrical outlet to transmit the signal and lost not speed from my cable modem. If you use a traditional wifi it can be limited on speed and transmission can be choppy.
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So far I have tested several lengths up to and including 100 feet and it worked fine. The standard CAT5E length for Ethernet of 100 meters is slightly more than 300 feet. If the user wants to wait until Monday for an answer, I think I have a spool longer than that on which I can install ends and test. Meanwhile, I would suggest using a stronger new 9-volt dry cell.
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Hi. You get a USB to Ethernet adaptor with it, and can buy USB to rj45 very cheap.
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While this might seem to be a good price, be aware that this package uses older Powerline standards. What you want to maximize throughput is the latest version (500Mbps), which is the NETGEAR Powerline 500 Mbps 4-port Network Adapter Kit (XAVB5004), not the model you're asking about. While you are still somewhat at the mercy of your home's wiring, the latest model uses adaptive technology to maximize throughput. I upgraded to the 500Mbps model and stream 1080p through my home without issues.
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I would advise against it, as this particular product is CCA wiring. That means copper clad aluminum. It is not solid copper. That means degraded performance and not true Cat5e. This is especially a problem as you get closer to the range limit of true Cat5e (100M or 328ft). I would look for Cat5e that is advertised as solid copper and UL Verified for professional use (Using CCA in a commercial setting would be considered highly unprofessional). If you are using this for your home, it is your choice but I still don't recommend it. I would also like to add if you still really, really want to use CCA you can find it cheaper than this (about $40). Solid copper Cat5e costs about $75-$80, making this particular CCA cable an even worse choice because you're not even saving any money.
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The RJ45 is not an Ethernet Port. It is simply DMX512 pinned out on an RJ45 connector. So the device is not a converter but simply acting as a splitter (i.e. a mechanical adaptor).
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not cat6, could not get better than 50Mbps transfer rates, vs 800+Mbps with known cat 5e cable.
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Hello, I am not sure about CAT 5 vs. CAT 6...if you tell me how to distinguish the two I will be happy to check it out and get back to you. They do have a connector for both ends of the connections...you can simply plug a patch cable in to either end. Only other thing I would add is that the opening mechanism is pretty stuborn and hard to open sometimes. Seems to be improving with age and use. Darren
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If you look closely at the pictures (or pictures of other testers that include multiple views) you'll see that the two units have female RJ45/RJ1X ports. So: -- If you're testing a single cable, you just plug each end of the cable into each unit. -- If you want to test, as you're asking, a cable with an RJ45 on one end and a wall jack on the other, you'll need a small patch cable to connect the wall jack to one of the units. -- If you want to test from wall jack to wall jack you'll need *two* short patch cables. If you look at the reviews/customer images for this unit, you'll see a (single) small patch cable *is* included. You can also just search Amazon for "6 inch ethernet patch cable" and you'll get a crap-ton of results to choose from.
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Please look for an ethernet switch, 5 port switches run about what the prerequsite 2 of these cost, and they are better for what anyone needs this for. this is an artifact from when switches costs 3 times what they cost now.