UTP coupler DATACOM 4241, 2×RJ45 8P8C Cat5e, plastic

Inline UTP coupler DATACOM 4241 provides two RJ45 8P8C Cat5e female ports in a compact plastic housing. It is designed to join or extend Ethernet cables that conform to Cat5e wiring and is suitable for straightforward connections in home, office or temporary network setups. The coupler is unshielded, occupies no special panel cutout when placed in an empty panel or socket, and has a black finish.

Advantages

The DATACOM 4241 coupler allows quick connection of two Ethernet cables without reterminating connectors or using tools. Its compact plastic construction is lightweight and easy to place in existing unpopulated panels or sockets. The device supports standard Cat5e pin mapping (1–1, 2–2, 3–3, 4–4, 5–5, 6–6, 7–7, 8–8) and is compatible with 10/100 Mbps networks.

Suitable for

• Joining two Cat5e Ethernet cables to extend a run
• Temporary network extensions or testing setups
• Home and small office 10/100 Mbps networks
• Placement in an unpopulated panel or socket for quick connections

Key specifications

• Brand: DATACOM
• Model / MPN: 4241
• Ports: 2 × RJ45 (8P8C) female
• Category: UTP Cat5e (unshielded)
• Construction: Plastic housing, black
• Pin mapping: 1–1, 2–2, 3–3, 4–4, 5–5, 6–6, 7–7, 8–8
• Typical network support: 10/100 Mbps
• EAN: 8596250005480

How to use

Insert the RJ45 plugs of the two Ethernet cables into the female ports of the DATACOM 4241 coupler until they click into place. Ensure both cables use Cat5e-compatible wiring and that the connectors are fully inserted. Place the coupler in an unpopulated panel or socket if required, or use it inline for a temporary extension. Verify the network link and data transfer at both ends after connecting.

Usage recommendations

Use the coupler for short, temporary extensions or where a quick inline join is needed; for permanent installations or higher performance (Gigabit) requirements, consider using properly terminated single runs or shielded Cat6/Cat6a components instead.