RE: [KAT5] Outdoor RJ45

["Hawes,Timothy Edward \(GEG\)" <haweste@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert,

I think going wireless is a better solution, but weatherproof RJ45 stuff
is available, if not cheap.

Try RS (http://rswww.com)
http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/rangeAction.do?catoid=-1600748013&cach
eID=ukie
If that link doesn't work, follow: Electronic Components, > Connectors
>
Datacomms / Fibre > Industrial Ethernet and then select the
"Harting"
range.

CPC also have some weatherproof connector, by Bulgin.
www.cpc.co.uk and searching for "Bulgin" brings back some
results, e.g.
p/n CN08391. Also try CN08387 for sockets and CN08395, CN 08620 for
sealing caps.

Also have a look at "rj-lnxx" also at CPC.

HTH,

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Learmouth
>
> Just wondered whether anyone had ever used suitable
> components/method for installing an RJ45 outside, ie
> frost-proof/waterproof. I fancied one on the outside wall so
> I could sit with me laptop at the patio table. Kids are too
> mad to risk having a long cable run through the patio door!
>
> Sounds like a stupid idea but a quick Google search suggests
> these components exist. Does anyone have any experience of
> using them? Also where to get quality ones from a UK
> mail-order source?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert


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