Masterlink > RJ45 Extension wih Network cable possible?

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Hi,

is the following setup possible:

- ML->RJ 45 cable ---> Ethernet cable ----> RJ 45 -> ML-cable.

I want to extend two ML->RJ45 cable with a network cable and an adapter like this:

Yes, you can do - you'll obviously need two of the adapters you linked to.

The network cable between the two adapters will need to be of the S/FTP type (either Cat 6, Cat 6a or Cat 7 but must be S/FTP)

S/FTP means that is there is overall braided shielding (the S) and each pair has a foil screen (the F) which is also known as PIMF (pairs in metal foil)

Hope this helps.

Martin.

Location: Exeter, UK

Hi Martin,

 

thank you and yes, that helps! :)

When you mention "Ethernet Cable" do you refer to double shielded CAT 7 cable or CAT 5e? 

You can not use CAT5e for masterlink cable, it's not shielded and also dosen't have enough conductors to do ML (minimum 9 wires needed)

 

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