Kevin Kantola

This is the 4 way composite RCA splitter. It features a DC jack and 5 sets of composite RCA jacks, one input and four outputs, on one side. And a power switch and LED indicator on the other side. As well as an included power supply. The splitter will allow you to send your signal from one source to multiple displays. Perfect for projecting your image on various screens. The splitter can support a composite video signal range from 50 Hz to 5.5 Mhz to ensure audio and video integrity. The 4 way composite RCA splitter is a quick and easy solution for your video projects. For more information on our RCA splitter products or even if you need a 3.5mm audio jack, please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Cat5 cable is a standard term for twisted pair cable commonly used for connecting PCs and hardware to different equipment. It has been replaced by Cat5e, which is an enhanced version of Cat5. These share many of the same physical characteristics including distance limitations, but Cat5e is designed for faster networking speeds and reduced crosstalk interference. The maximum length you can run Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a cable is 100 meters or 328 feet. If you require a longer run, you will need to put an active component, such as a router, in-between the signals.

The length limit for Cat5 also includes any patch cables, jacks or couplers that are connected in the run. For example, you could not run 100 meters of Cat5 cable between the walls, and then connect with a jack to another 10 meter cable. In terms of distance limitation, the 100 meters of Cat5, the jack and additional 10 

meters of Cat5 are all seen as a single length of cable. It is recommended to only run the structured cabling (the horizontal cabling or the infrastructure cabling) 90 meters to give adequate length for end users patching into the network jacks.

Although Cat5 has been eclipsed by Cat5e and now Cat6 cables, the Cat5e and Cat6 max length distance limitation remains unchanged. If you need to go farther than 100 meters and can’t add an active component, you will need to use fiber optic cable. Depending upon the type of fiber you use, the distance limitation can be up to 10 kilometers. By using a

A RJ45 connector is a modular 8 position, 8 pin connector used for terminating Cat5e or Cat6 twisted pair cable. A pinout is a specific arrangement of wires that dictate how the connector is terminated. There are multiple pinouts for RJ45 connectors including straight through (T568A or T568B), crossover, rolled, T1, and loopback. Straight through is the most common type of cable and is used for connecting your computer to your network. The other pinouts are for specialty cables that are used for unique network applications. Straight-Through Pinout Within the family of straight-through color codes, there are two standards recognized by ANSI, TIA and EIA. The first is the T568A wiring standard and the second is T568B. T568B has surpassed 568A and is seen as the default wiring scheme for twisted pair structured cabling. If you are unsure of which to use, choose 568B.

T-568A RJ45 Pinout

T-568B RJ45 Pinout

Cross Over Pinout
A crossover cable utilizes two different RJ45 pinouts for the two ends of the cable. If you need to connect 568A equipment to 568B you can use a crossover cable.

ShowMeCables and our network cabling installation partners from INC Installs recently built out a new server room. We ran Cat6 cable for the main backbone. Everything was housed in two Middle Atlantic racks. We used ECore LED patch panels to connect the wire and used a variety of cable management products, including cable ties, Velcro, rear horizontal management, cable ladder and Neat Patch patch panels. Our installation team completed the project in a timely manner and did an amazing job. The installation made it easy to administer the network and keep it running. If you need help with a build out, contact our partners at INC Installs. Or, if you prefer a more DIY approach, you can stock up on materials at ShowMeCables.

ShowMeCables presents a video on the cat5e RJ45 field termination connector and how the toolless design allows you to quickly and easily terminate cat5e cable. The clamshell design punches down each RJ45 conductor on it's own for a reliable connection. 

ShowMeCables presents a video on how to terminate this cat6 connector by feeding each conductor through the guide and simply push the guide into the RJ45 connector and crimp. These connectors are useful for creating custom-length patch cables from bulk cable. The pinout for these connectors can be either TIA/EIA 568 or 568B

ShowMeCables presents a video about this shielded Cat6a RJ45 modular connector and how it is designed to terminate solid or stranded cat6 network cable. The RJ45 connector contains two metal "teeth" that hold the wire in place giving a reliable connection. Easy to terminate, these connectors are useful for creating custom-length patch cables from bulk cable. The pinout for these connectors can be either TIA/EIA 568 or 568B. 

Direct Burial Solid Cat6 is used for applications that require the cable to be outdoors or directly in ground with or without the use of a conduit. Ethernet Direct Burial cable Cat6 is made with a polyethylene (PE) jacket to protect the cable from water, and extreme temperatures. Internally the cable features solid conductors that provide maximum performance over long distances. Four color-striped pairs make it easy to install and reduces alien crosstalk. Direct burial cable is a flooded cable meaning the cable is filled with a gel to prevent water seeping in to the cable. This cable is sold by the foot, order just what you need. Solid Cat6 is commonly terminated to an RJ45 connector, jack, or patch panel. Cat6 is certified for gigabit Ethernet.

Features: Jacket Polyethylene (PE) Indoor/Outdoor 23 AWG Stranded Bare Copper Conductors Flooded Tested to 550 MHz Meets Cat6 Standards RoHS Complaint ETL Listed CMX Rated

Ethernet Direct Burial cable Solid Cat6 is used for applications that require the cable to be outdoors or directly in ground with or without the use of a conduit. Direct Burial Cat6 is made with a polyethylene (PE) jacket to protect the cable from water, and extreme temperatures. Internally the cable features solid conductors that provide maximum performance over long distances. Four color-striped pairs make it easy to install and reduces alien crosstalk. Direct burial cable is a flooded cable meaning the cable is filled with a gel to prevent water seeping in to the cable. This cable is sold by the foot, order just what you need. Solid Cat6 is commonly terminated to an RJ45 connector, jack, or patch panel. Cat6 is certified for gigabit Ethernet.

Features: Jacket Polyethylene (PE) Indoor/Outdoor 23 AWG Stranded Bare Copper Conductors Flooded Tested to 550 MHz Meets Cat6 Standards RoHS Complaint ETL Listed CMX Rated

Stranded Shielded Cat6 Ethernet cable is best suited for making custom-length cables in environments with electromagnetic or radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI). More flexible than solid conductor cable, stranded Cat6 is what most commonly used Ethernet patch cables are made from. This bulk cable is in an easy-pull box and can be measured and cut to exact distances, then terminated to an RJ45 connector. Cat6 is certified for gigabit Ethernet. If interested, review our Cat6 wiring diagram for more detailed information.

Features: PVC Jacket Overall Foil Shield 24 AWG Stranded Bare Copper Conductors Tested up to 550 MHz Meets Cat6 Standards RoHS Complaint ETL Listed CM Rated