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    Networking & WiFi

    Network connectivity, namely the ability of connecting different parts of a network together, is responsible for the functioning of most electronic devices nowadays. We stock an expert range of products that enable networking and connectivity which include wired and wireless modems and routers, Bluetooth adapters and firewalls. Many of these are found within the RS Pro brand - giving you the choice to cut cost, but not the quality.

    What is a router?

    A router is an electronic device responsible for enabling the connection, (either wired or wireless), between multiple computer networks.

    The main components of a router are the processor, (also known as CPU - central processor unit), a digital memory and input/output interfaces that allow the signal to be received and transmitted.

    The memory of a router contains a part called the routing table, which stores the information about configuration and thus filters the incoming and outgoing traffic, based on the network origins and destinations.

    The first routers on the market used to enable connection only via ethernet ports, but nowadays most of them are wireless routers, which allow smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices to join the same computer network without the need for an ethernet cable.

    To enable both large scale and domestic network connectivity we also provide industrial routers, modem routers and Wi-Fi routers.

    Are routers also modems?

    Routers and modems are often confused because they are both computing peripherals and tend to look similar - yet they perform different functions. A router will typically enable access to a LAN (local network), but not necessarily to the Internet. To do so, it must be used in conjunction with a modem, which in turn provides connection to the ISP (Internet Service Provider).

    Despite being separate devices, responsible for different functions, routers and modems are often combined into one electronic device called a gateway to simplify the network connectivity.

    What is an adapter used for?

    In addition to routers, modems and related accessories, we also provide a wide range of adapters. When it comes to computer networking, adapters are a great solution to extend the capability of portable devices connecting to a Wi-Fi network. They can provide high speed, without the need for installing external hardware.

    We offer:

    • Bluetooth Adapters: they allow to connect Bluetooth devices to your computer, such as keyboards, mice, speakers and so on.
    • Powerline Adapters: perfect to create high speed connection when no Internet is available or the coverage is too weak, directly from a socket.
    • Wireless Adapters & Wi-Fi Dongles: they enable non-wired connection between a wireless router and non-wireless devices such as TVs.
    • Interface Adapters
    AV Patch Panels
    AV Patch Panels
    Ethernet Media Converters
    Ethernet Media Converters
    Fibre Optic Patch Panel Accessories
    Fibre Optic Patch Panel Accessories
    Fibre Optic Patch Panels
    Fibre Optic Patch Panels
    Fibre SFP Transceiver Modules
    Fibre SFP Transceiver Modules
    Modems
    Modems
    Network Hubs
    Network Hubs
    Network Switches
    Network Switches
    RJ Patch Panel Modules & Accessories
    RJ Patch Panel Modules & Accessories
    RJ Patch Panels
    RJ Patch Panels
    Routers
    Routers
    Serial Device Servers
    Serial Device Servers
    USB Extenders
    USB Extenders
    Video Extenders
    Video Extenders
    Wireless Access Points
    Wireless Access Points

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    Brainboxes Ethernet Media Converter
    • RS Stock No. 789-8138
    • Mfr. Part No. ED-008
    Each
    MYR641.95
    Phoenix Contact Unmanaged 8 Port Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 220-5637
    • Mfr. Part No. 1085256
    Each
    MYR787.56
    Planet RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter, Half/Full Duplex 1.4km
    • RS Stock No. 284-2968
    • Mfr. Part No. VC-231
    Each
    MYR1,230.52
    Advantech RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter, Multi Mode, 100Mbit/s 100m
    • RS Stock No. 475-660
    • Mfr. Part No. ADAM-6541
    Each
    MYR892.02
    Molex Premise Networks PowerCat Series Cat6 24 Port RJ45 RJ Patch Panel FTP 1U
    • RS Stock No. 103-588
    • Mfr. Part No. PID-00182
    Each
    MYR1,167.64
    XLR 8 Port Modular Panel Patch Panel
    • RS Stock No. 251-9040
    • Mfr. Part No. NSB-8WAYPANEL
    Each
    MYR29.41
    Planet RJ45, SFP Media Converter, 10/100/1000Mbit/s, Half/Full Duplex 120km
    • RS Stock No. 283-7524
    • Mfr. Part No. IGT-805AT
    Each
    MYR904.88
    StarTech.com RJ45, SC Media Converter, Multi Mode, 10/100/1000Mbit/s, Full Duplex 550m
    • RS Stock No. 179-7999
    • Mfr. Part No. MCMGBSCMM055
    Each
    MYR539.38
    Trendnet SC Media Converter, Single Mode, 200Mbit/s, Single Mode 30km
    • RS Stock No. 300-138
    • Mfr. Part No. TI-F10S30
    Each
    MYR803.55
    Planet RJ45, SFP Media Converter, 1000Mbit/s, Half/Full Duplex 10km
    • RS Stock No. 283-7430
    • Mfr. Part No. GT-805A
    Each
    MYR504.13
    Phoenix Contact Unmanaged 5 Port Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 233-2053
    • Mfr. Part No. 1084159
    Each
    MYR916.37
    Aten 2 Port USB 3.2 USB Extender
    • RS Stock No. 285-4520
    • Mfr. Part No. US3310
    Each
    MYR1,262.71
    NewLink HDMI Extender 35m - up to 4K UHD Maximum Resolution
    • RS Stock No. 918-6816
    • Mfr. Part No. NLHDMI-RP4K
    Each
    MYR71.87
    StarTech.com RJ45, ST Media Converter, Multi Mode, 10/100Mbit/s, Half/Full Duplex 2km
    • RS Stock No. 138-5574
    • Mfr. Part No. ET90110ST2
    Each
    MYR674.44
    Molex Premise Networks Cat6 RJ45 8 Port Jack, UTP Shielding
    • RS Stock No. 502-739
    • Mfr. Part No. KSJ-00033-02
    Each
    MYR24.04
    Roline 2 Port USB 2.0 USB Extension Cable, up to 5m Extension Distance
    • RS Stock No. 121-627
    Each
    MYR176.44
    StarTech.com Cat6 RJ Patch Panel
    • RS Stock No. 192-9525
    • Mfr. Part No. C6PANEL24
    Each
    MYR706.41
    StarTech.com RJ45, SFP Media Converter
    • RS Stock No. 192-9615
    • Mfr. Part No. ET91000SFP2C
    Each
    MYR890.53
    Exsys 4 Port USB 2.0 CAT 5, CAT 6 Extender, up to 50m Extension Distance
    • RS Stock No. 217-840
    • Mfr. Part No. EX-1446
    Each
    MYR649.47
    Hirschmann SPR20-7TX/2FS-EEC, Network Switch 10 Port Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 313-507
    • Mfr. Part No. 942335031 SPR20-7TX/2FS-EEC
    Each
    MYR4,220.88
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