TRIPP LITE N033-001 Straight Through Modular In-line Coupler

The TRIPP LITE N033-001 is a straight-through RJ-45 female-to-female inline coupler for joining two RJ45 patch cables, making it suitable for home or office users who need a longer cable run from compatible leads.

Recommended For

• People who need to join two RJ45-ended patch cables for a short extension where a Cat5/Cat5e performance rating is not required.
• Users making a temporary or occasional cable extension who can check that the link works and replace the connection if it proves unreliable.
• People connecting two RJ45 patch cables in a non-critical setup who prefer a simple female-to-female feed-through over installing a jack or switch.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When an RJ45 patch cable is just short of reaching a nearby device, join it to a second patch cable to extend the connection without replacing the first cable. The coupler is straight-through, but Tripp Lite says this model is not Cat5/Cat5e-rated, so don’t assume it will provide standards-rated Ethernet performance.
• If a desktop, TV, or other wired device needs to sit slightly farther from its network outlet, use the coupler to connect the existing patch cable to another RJ45 patch cable. It can add reach, though the product’s lack of a Cat5/Cat5e rating means Ethernet performance is not guaranteed by the product specification.
• When you already have two compatible RJ45 patch cables on hand, connect their male ends through the female-to-female coupler rather than leaving a short cable unused. This makes a longer cable assembly, but adds a connection point and does not upgrade the cables’ rating.
• For a temporary room or desk rearrangement, join two RJ45 patch cables to reach a device in its new position without immediately running a replacement cable. Check that the combined cable path and coupler suit the connection you need; this model is not Cat5/Cat5e-rated.

Spec Summary