Extend Cat.5 cable - how it works

If you want to extend a Cat.5 cable, you can do this in several ways. In this practical tip, we present three of the common variants.

Cat.5: Extend cable with adapter and Co.

• The easiest is to use a Cat.5 clutch. It is a small component that connects the connection between the ends of two Cat.5 cables.
• Alternatively, you can also use a Cat.5 extension cable. The end of the first cable is simply connected to the end of the extension.
• A manual extension via a Cat.5 connection module is also possible. The respective wires of the cables are separated and connected to each other via a small box.

In the next practical tip, we will show you what you need to consider when extending LAN cables.