Product Description
RJ45-2WAY-EXTENDER: what this splitter actually does
RJ45-2WAY-EXTENDER is a 1-to-2 port RJ45 splitter that turns one Ethernet outlet or patch point into two usable connections. It does not double your bandwidth — both ports share the single incoming line — so it suits low-bandwidth or occasional-use devices rather than two full-speed connections at once.
Where it's useful
- Adding a second IP camera drop where only one cable run exists
- Freeing up a spare port on a cabinet patch panel without pulling new cable
- Connecting an NVR alongside another network device at a wall outlet
Key specs
- Interface: standard RJ45 8P8C connectors
- Cable compatibility: Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cable
- Port configuration: 1 input to 2 output ports
- Typical devices: IP cameras, NVRs, network switches, patch panels, routers
- Form factor: compact housing for cabinets, wall outlets and patch panel spaces
Before you buy
Check the run isn't already near its usable length limit for the cable grade in use, and confirm the devices going on each split port don't both need full simultaneous throughput — a splitter shares one physical line, it doesn't create two independent circuits. For genuinely separate high-speed connections, a network switch is the correct tool instead.
Specifications
- Brand
- Unbranded
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this give two full-speed connections from one cable?
No — both output ports share the bandwidth of the single incoming line, so it suits low-demand or occasional use rather than two simultaneous high-speed links.
Will it work with Cat6 cable?
Yes, it's compatible with both Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cable through its standard RJ45 8P8C connectors.
Can I use it to add a second CCTV camera to an existing cable run?
Yes, it's designed for exactly this — adding an IP camera, NVR, or other network device to a run where only one RJ45 point is available.
What's the difference between this and a network switch?
This splitter shares one physical connection between two ports; a switch provides genuinely separate, simultaneous full-speed connections, so use a switch if both devices need full throughput at once.
