Overview
The StarTech.com RJ45SPLITTER is a 2-to-1 RJ45 splitter cable adapter designed to carry two separate 10/100 Ethernet connections over a single Cat5 or Cat5e cable run. It is intended for installations where two network connections need to share an existing 8-wire cable between two locations.
Two-Connection Cable Sharing
The adapter combines two Ethernet connections through a single Cat5/Cat5e cable run and separates them again at the remote end when used with a matching splitter. This can help avoid installing an additional cable where an existing cable pathway is already available.
Important Network Limitation
The RJ45SPLITTER is a passive wiring adapter and is not an Ethernet switch. It cannot convert one active Ethernet port into two independent network connections. It is designed to be used as a pair, with two source-side Ethernet ports and two destination-side devices sharing one suitable cable run.
10/100 Ethernet Support
The adapter supports two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections through one 8-wire network connection. It is intended for 10/100 Ethernet applications and is not suitable for Gigabit Ethernet networking.
Installation
Connect the splitter's single RJ45 connector to the existing network cable or wall outlet. At the other end of the cable run, use a matching splitter to separate the two connections and connect each output to its respective network device.
Key Features
- 2-to-1 RJ45 splitter cable adapter
- Supports two separate 10/100 Ethernet connections over one Cat5/Cat5e cable
- One RJ45 connector to two RJ45 ports
- Designed for use as a matching splitter pair
- Compact 13-inch cable assembly with PVC jacket
Applications
The RJ45SPLITTER is suitable for network cabling installations where two 10/100 Ethernet connections must be transported through an existing single Cat5/Cat5e cable run, such as between a patch panel and remote wall outlet.
DC Supplies Product Note
Use this adapter only when the installation can accommodate two 10/100 Ethernet connections over the same eight-wire cable and a matching splitter is available at the opposite end.
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Part Number / MPN | RJ45SPLITTER |
| Product Type | 2-to-1 RJ45 Splitter Cable Adapter |
| Network Speed | 10/100 Mbps |
| Supported Cable | Cat5 / Cat5e |
| Number of Conductors | 8 |
| Connector 1 | 1 × RJ-45 |
| Connector 2 | 2 × RJ-45 |
| Maximum Connections | 2 Ethernet devices |
| Auto MDI/MDIX | Not applicable |
| Cable Length | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Wire Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Cable Jacket | PVC |
| Color | Beige |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQs
Can the RJ45SPLITTER turn one Ethernet port into two?
No. It is not an Ethernet switch and cannot create two independent network connections from a single active Ethernet port.
How is the RJ45SPLITTER used?
It is designed to be used with a matching splitter at the opposite end so two 10/100 Ethernet connections can share one Cat5/Cat5e cable run.
Does the RJ45SPLITTER support Gigabit Ethernet?
No. StarTech.com specifies this adapter for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and states that it is not suitable for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet.
How many RJ45 ports does the splitter provide?
The adapter has one RJ45 connector on one side and two RJ45 ports on the splitter side.
