Do you have an internet cable that is just a little too short for your router, PC, laptop, smart TV, console, or workstation? With this Ibley RJ45 coupler, you can easily connect two LAN, UTP, or Ethernet cables together, allowing you to keep using your existing cables. The adapter features an RJ45 female connection on both sides and is suitable for standard network cables such as Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6. Thanks to its compact design, durable ABS housing, and plug & play operation, this is a practical solution for the home, office, gaming, streaming, or a fixed workstation. This allows you to extend your wired internet connection without complicated installation or additional network equipment.
Suitable for these devices and connections
This adapter/converter is suitable for the following devices or connections:
- RJ45 Ethernet cables, LAN cables, UTP cables, and internet cables
- Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 network cables
- Routers, modems, switches, patch panels, PCs, laptops, smart TVs, consoles, and NAS systems
- Situations where you want to link two short network cables into one longer connection
What do you use this adapter for?
You use this RJ45 coupler to connect two network cables together. This is useful when your cable is just not long enough for your desk, TV cabinet, game console, router, switch, or office setup. Instead of buying a new long cable, you can use this Ethernet extension to combine your existing cables. This way, you can quickly and neatly create a longer wired connection for internet, streaming, gaming, VoIP, or file transfers within your network.
Main benefits
- Extends your internet cable: connects two RJ45 cables into one longer network connection.
- Plug & play: no power, software, driver, or installation required.
- Universal RJ45 compatible: suitable for standard UTP and Ethernet cables.
- Compact design: takes up little space behind furniture, near a router, or in a cable duct.
- Stable connection: suitable for daily internet use, working from home, streaming, and gaming.
Plug & play use
Plug the first RJ45 network cable into one side of the coupler and the second RJ45 cable into the other side. As soon as both plugs click securely into place, the coupler forms one continuous network connection. You don't need to install anything, and no external power is required. The final speed and stability depend on your cable category, cable length, router, switch, network port, internet subscription, and connected devices.
What should you pay attention to?
This product is intended as an RJ45 female-to-female coupler for network cables. It is not a router, modem, switch, or Wi-Fi repeater and does not independently increase your internet speed. The product page mentions support for Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cables with a maximum speed of up to 1Gbps for suitable Cat6 applications. Preferably use high-quality, undamaged cables and avoid unnecessarily long cable runs when you want to maintain the most stable connection possible.
Network speed and cable category
The maximum speed of your connection is always determined by the weakest link in your network. For example, if you use a Cat5e or Cat6 cable with a suitable router, switch, and network port, the coupler can be used for high-speed wired connections of up to 1Gbps. With older cables, damaged connectors, or equipment with lower speeds, the actual performance may be lower.
Stable wired connection
A wired internet connection is often more stable than Wi-Fi, especially when working from home, online gaming, streaming, video calling, or for devices that need to remain connected continuously. With this LAN coupler, you can extend your cable setup without extra settings or network knowledge. Additionally, the black color matches neatly with many cables, routers, switches, and desk setups.
Package contents
- 1x Ibley RJ45 LAN network coupler adapter
- No network cables, router, modem, switch, or other accessories included
- Color: black
Specifications
- Brand: Ibley
- Product type: adapter/converter
- Input connection: RJ45 female
- Output connection: RJ45 female
- Direction: RJ45 to RJ45, usable on both sides
- Suitable for: RJ45 internet cables, LAN cables, UTP cables, and Ethernet cables
- Support: Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cables, up to 1Gbps depending on network and cables
- Connector type: 8P8C
- Material: durable ABS housing
- Color: black
- EAN: 8721098442962
- Usage: coupling two network cables and extending a wired internet connection
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this to connect two internet cables together?
Yes, this RJ45 coupler is intended to connect two network cables with RJ45 plugs to each other.
Do I need power or software?
No, this Ethernet coupler works plug & play and requires no external power, driver, or software.
Does this coupler support gigabit internet?
Yes, the product information mentions support up to 1Gbps for suitable Cat6 applications. The actual speed depends on your cables, router, switch, network port, and internet connection.
Is this the same as a switch?
No, this is a passive RJ45 coupler to extend two cables. It does not distribute a network connection to multiple devices.
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Independent Ibley product
This is an independent Ibley product and not an original product of a network equipment brand. Brand names are only used to indicate for which devices or applications this product is suitable.
Please note! The network cables, router, modem, switch, computer, console, and other accessories are not included, unless otherwise stated. Before purchasing, carefully check whether your cables have RJ45 plugs and whether the coupler is suitable for your application. Operation and speed may depend on your cable category, cable length, network equipment, internet subscription, and connected device.
