UNITEK A1026BK RJ45 Cat6 Ethernet Coupler Female to Female Gold-Plated for Cat5 Cat5e Cat7
The UNITEK A1026BK is a Cat6 RJ45 female‑to‑female coupler. It connects two standard Ethernet cables together. This extends the total length of your network connection. The coupler supports Cat6 performance with speeds up to 1Gbps at 250MHz bandwidth. It is also backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat5, and even Cat7 cables. You can use it to join cables in a home, office, or data centre. No power or configuration is needed.
The coupler features gold‑plated contacts. The 24K gold plating resists corrosion and ensures reliable signal transfer. The metal housing provides shielding against electromagnetic interference. This keeps your network signal clean and stable, even in electrically noisy environments. The compact design is small enough to fit behind desks, inside wall plates, or in patch panels. The robust ABS shell protects the internal components.
Installation is simple and tool‑free. Plug one RJ45 male cable into one side of the coupler. Plug a second RJ45 male cable into the other side. Your two cables are now joined as one longer cable. The coupler is fully passive and requires no external power. It works with any device that has an Ethernet port, including computers, routers, switches, gaming consoles, smart TVs, printers, and IP cameras.
The UNITEK A1026BK is an essential tool for network troubleshooting and customisation. Use it to repair a cut cable, extend a run that is too short, or add a temporary extension. Keep a few in your toolkit for quick fixes.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of this coupler? +
It joins two standard Ethernet cables (RJ45 male to RJ45 male) to create a single, longer cable. This is useful for extending network connections without buying a new, longer cable.
2. Does it support Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps)? +
Yes, it is rated for Cat6 performance, which supports Gigabit Ethernet at 250MHz bandwidth. It works well with 10/100/1000Mbps networks.
3. Is there any signal loss when using a coupler? +
A properly made coupler like this one introduces negligible signal loss. For best results, use high-quality Cat6 or Cat5e cables and keep the total combined length within Ethernet standards (100 meters for Cat6).
4. Can I use this coupler with Cat7 cables? +
Yes, the coupler is backward compatible. Cat7 cables will work, but the connection will perform at Cat6 levels (1Gbps). It will not support 10Gbps Cat7 speeds.