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CERRXIAN RJ45 Ethernet LAN Male to Female Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Crossover Adapter(2-Pack),Black (Straight)
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CERRXIAN RJ45 Ethernet LAN Male to Female Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Crossover Adapter(2-Pack),Black (Straight)

Bottom line: The CERRXIAN RJ45 Ethernet LAN Male to Female Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6: Gold-plated contacts on 8P8C RJ45 connectors; main trade-off: straight/crossover fixed wiring, not switchable.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Gold-plated contacts on 8P8C RJ45 connectors
  • ✓ Pins 1/3 and 2/6 crossed per EIA/TIA-586A draft 11 spec
  • ✓ Works with Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 8P8C cords

Cons

  • ✗ Straight/crossover fixed wiring, not switchable
  • ✗ Redundant on modern gear with Auto-MDIX ports
  • ✗ Cheaper per-unit than a dedicated crossover cable, but adds an inline joint
  • ✗ PVC housing, no metal shielding for EMI-heavy runs

Manufacturer description

Features:1.Connector A: RJ45 8P8C Male2.Connector B: RJ45 8P8C Female3.Contact: gold plated4.ETHERNET CROSSOVER:Pins 1 and 3 crossed over, Pins 2 and 6 crossed over.Meets draft 11 of the EIA / TIA 586A category and specification.5.The adapter uses standard Ethernet to directly connect to the same type of computer device. It allows peer-to-peer connections to be made to older computers that do not have auto-sensing crossover in the Ethernet port, rather than using a heavier crossover cable.6.The number of inserts is greater than or equal to 10007.Extend existing Ethernet connections to…

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SpecPicks scored CERRXIAN RJ45 Ethernet LAN Male to Female Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. CERRXIAN's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • High Quality: PVC all-inclusive design, durable and non-corrosive, protect the internal circuit module.
  • Perfect for extending your exsiting ethernet connection to reach a router or video steaming device; Protect the computer network port from constant plug and unplug.
  • ETHERNET CROSSOVER:Pins 1 and 3 crossed over, Pins 2 and 6 crossed over.Meets draft 11 of the EIA / TIA 586A category and specification.Compatibility: Cat6 / Cat5e / Cat5 Standards RJ45 8P8C Cords.
  • Crossover ethernet adapters can be used to connect devices of the same type without a crossover Ethernet cable, such as between routers and routers, computers an computers. Connect two workstations to transfer files or share a printer.Both connected devices may require network configuration to communicate.
  • Applications: PC, computer server, printer, router, switch, network media player, NAS, VoIP phone, PoE device, Hub, DSL, xBox, PS2, PS3 and other LAN network components universal connection.

Full Specifications

BrandCERRXIAN
ColorStraight
High QualityPVC all-inclusive design, durable and non-corrosive, protect the internal circuit module.
Model NumberCERRXIAN-TV-PC-Printer
CompatibilityPC, PS3, Xbox, Switch
Connector TypeRJ45
Item Dimensions2.83 x 2.2 x 0.79 inches
Number of Items2
Number of Ports2
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Printer
Item dimensions L x W x H2.83 x 2.2 x 0.79 inches

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