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The Black Box FAU962 is a passive CAT5e cable economizer designed to effectively double the number of available network ports from a single network drop. This device allows you to connect two separate network devices, such as IP cameras or access control readers, to a network switch using only one standard CAT5e cable run. This is particularly useful in existing installations where running new cable is cost-prohibitive or physically impossible, enabling you to expand network connectivity without significant infrastructure changes. The FAU962 is ideal for scenarios requiring additional network drops in areas already wired for Ethernet, such as retrofitting older buildings or expanding surveillance coverage in warehouses and offices.
This cable economizer is designed to work with standard CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT6A Ethernet cabling. It functions by splitting the 4 pairs within a single Ethernet cable into two separate 10/100Base-T connections. Therefore, it is compatible with any standard network switch port that supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and any network device that utilizes a standard RJ45 connector and operates at these speeds. It is not compatible with Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) due to the bandwidth limitations of splitting the cable pairs. Ensure your switch ports and end devices are configured for 10/100 Mbps operation.
Installation involves connecting the FAU962 to the wall plate or patch panel port on one end, and then using two separate CAT5e cables to connect to your network switch and your two end devices on the other. Each FAU962 unit requires a single network drop (e.g., from a wall plate) and provides two distinct network connections. Ensure proper termination of all CAT5e cables to maintain signal integrity. This is a passive device and requires no external power.
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