Lanberg KSU5-3000 Keystone Coupler — RJ45 to RJ45, Cat5e UTP
Cat5e U/UTPRJ45 ↔ RJ45Keystone formatBlack
The Lanberg KSU5-3000 is a keystone-format feed-thru coupler that joins two RJ45 patch cables at Cat5e level, made for installers who build modular patch panels, desk boxes and surface-mount outlets without punching down any cable.
Both sides are RJ45 sockets. You snap the coupler into a standard keystone opening, plug a patch cable into the back and another into the front, and the panel behaves like a normal patch port. It is the quickest way to populate an empty modular panel when the cables arriving from the back are already terminated with plugs.
Before you order: This is the unshielded (UTP) Cat5e version. On shielded cabling, or where the link must be certified to Cat6, choose the matching shielded or Cat6 coupler instead — the shape is identical, so check the code before you order.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Lanberg KSU5-3000 keystone feed-thru coupler, RJ45 female to RJ45 female, black
- No tools or cables included — none are needed to install it
What It Means in Practice
- Turns an empty keystone patch panel (10" or 19") into working patch ports when your incoming cables already have RJ45 plugs.
- Useful in desk floor boxes, wall boxes and consolidation points where you want a clean socket instead of a loose cable end.
- Pin-for-pin pass-through: whatever arrives on the back socket appears on the front socket, so T568A or T568B wiring is decided by the cables, not by the coupler.
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet over Cat5e links and passes PoE (the manufacturer lists a maximum of 36 V).
What Will Not Work
- It does not terminate bare installation cable — there are no LSA/punch-down contacts. For solid cable you need a keystone jack with an IDC back.
- It does not carry a cable shield through; on FTP/STP runs the shield continuity is lost.
- It is not a Cat6 or Cat6A component; a link with this coupler is limited to Cat5e performance.
- It only fits standard keystone openings; it will not clip into proprietary module formats.
Key Features
Keystone footprint
Fits standard keystone cut-outs (14.6 × 16.2 mm), so it works in most modular patch panels and outlets.
Tested performance
The manufacturer publishes a Fluke Cat5e permanent-link test (PASS) for this coupler.
Durable sockets
Phosphor-bronze contacts rated for more than 750 mating cycles.
Tool-less
Snap-in installation; no punch-down tool and no crimping.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
KSU5-3000 |
| EAN / GTIN |
5901969415964 |
| Brand |
Lanberg |
| Connectivity |
| Type |
Keystone feed-thru coupler |
| Connectors |
RJ45 (8P8C) female to RJ45 (8P8C) female |
| Category |
Cat5e |
| Shielding |
U/UTP (unshielded) |
| PoE |
Supported, max 36 V |
| Mechanical |
| Housing |
ABS |
| Contacts |
Phosphor bronze |
| Mating cycles |
More than 750 |
| Keystone cut-out |
14.6 × 16.2 mm |
| Dimensions |
32.7 × 16.4 × 19.9 mm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Operating temperature |
-10 °C to +60 °C |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published for this item — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it to join two patch cables outside a panel?
Yes, it works as a simple coupler, but it is designed to sit in a keystone opening. For a loose inline joint an inline coupler is tidier.
Will it work with Cat6 patch cables?
The plugs fit, but the link will perform at Cat5e level. For Cat6 certification use a Cat6 coupler.
Does it matter if my cables are T568A or T568B?
No. The coupler passes each pin straight through; just make sure both cables use the same standard.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
A feed-thru coupler is the fastest way to finish a modular panel when the cables are already plugged — ideal for small offices, cabinets and desk boxes. Pair it with good quality
patch cables and keep the shielded and Cat6 versions for projects where certification matters.
✓ Buy it if you are filling a keystone panel or wall box and your incoming cables already end in RJ45 plugs.
✕ Skip it if you are terminating solid installation cable or running shielded / Cat6A cabling.
→ Also consider the shielded Lanberg KSF5-3000 or the Cat6 KSU6-3000 if your cabling is shielded or Cat6.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.