LANBERG cable gender changer RJ-45 to RJ-45, female–female, U/UTP Cat5e, white

The Lanberg AD-RJ45-RJ45-OU5 is a compact white RJ-45 gender changer that connects two RJ-45 UTP cables directly. It has two standard RJ-45 female connectors and is compatible with Cat.5e cabling, providing a simple way to join Ethernet patch cables without replacing them.

Advantages

This adapter offers a small footprint and easy plug-and-play operation, allowing quick extension or modification of existing network cabling. Its white housing is suitable for visible installations, and the UTP RJ-45 connectors maintain standard pinout compatibility with Cat.5e Ethernet cables.

Suitable for

• Joining two RJ-45 Cat.5e UTP patch cables
• Temporary network cable extensions in home or office setups
• Connecting short cable runs where a single longer cable is preferred

Key specifications

• Connectors: RJ-45 female to RJ-45 female
• Cable type compatibility: UTP
• Category compatibility: Cat.5e
• Colour: White
• Brand: LANBERG, MPN: AD-RJ45-RJ45-OU5, EAN: 5901969418606

How to use

Insert one RJ-45 connector from the first patch cable into one side of the adapter and insert the second patch cable into the opposite side until both plugs click into place. Verify the network link status on connected devices and ensure correct cable orientation and pinout. For best results, avoid repeated disconnections that may wear the connector contacts.

Recommendations

Use this gender changer for temporary or low-stress extensions and indoors only. For permanent or long-distance installations, prefer a single continuous cable or properly rated couplers and ensure Cat.5e performance requirements are met.