TECLINE Cable Sharing Adapter, Cat 5, 2x Ethernet, RJ45 Male to 2x RJ45 Female, Grey 11898

In a small office, two workstations need network access but only one Ethernet cable runs back to the switch. The TECLINE Cable Sharing Adapter splits that single 8-wire Cat 5 cable into two independent 10/100 Mbps connections, eliminating the need to pull a second line. Install one adapter at each end of the existing cable, connect your devices, and both get a stable Fast Ethernet link without an extra switch.

Key specifications

• Product type: Cable Sharing Adapter
• Input: 1x RJ45 male
• Outputs: 2x RJ45 female
• Supported Ethernet speed per channel: 10/100 Mbps
• Cable compatibility: Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 (main cable run)
• Wiring scheme: Uses 4-wire pairs for two separate connections
• Gigabit Ethernet support: No
• Housing material: ABS plastic
• Colour: Grey
• Shielding: Unshielded (UTP)
• Connector plating: Gold-plated contacts
• Standards compliance: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Operating principle: Passive, no external power required
• Max shared cable length: Up to 100 m (depending on main cable quality)

Why choose it

This adapter is a cost-effective way to double the capacity of an existing Ethernet cable. It requires no configuration, no power source, and works with standard Cat 5 or better cabling. The compact ABS housing and gold-plated contacts ensure reliable connections in everyday office environments.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting two PCs or printers in a room with only one network drop
• Temporary setups where running new cables is impractical
• Retrofit installations in older buildings with limited cabling

Good to know

Two adapters are required for a complete solution: one at each end of the cable. The adapter does not support Gigabit Ethernet; each channel is limited to 100 Mbps. It is a passive device that simply splits the wire pairs, so both connections must operate at 10/100 Mbps.