VCELINK Waterproof RJ45 Coupler IP68 Short Profile, Cat6/Cat5E/Cat5 Waterproof Ethernet Connector Shielded, Outdoor Network LAN Cable Extender PoE 6-Pack, 3.23in

Solar installers hit my 400 foot long cat 6 wire while installing a new solar array. I tried to heat shrink and solder but I lost all signal when the ground got wet. So I bought these. Very easy to install if you have the tool to make a cat 5 or 6 cable end as it needs a male plugin both sides. I have had them installed for almost a year and I have had zero issues with 2 of these buried deep in the ground. They seal completely and the Internet works like these aren't even installed. good quality I was able to make all connections by hand

This item was delivered as described. Good material, easy to use, and connected my Ethernet cables effortlessly.

These are great, fit together well. Seen to be good quality and offer cable protection. I would buy again

Works perfectly with junction boxes that have 3/4" outlets. I use some burial rated, shielded network cabling for exposed portions. The great thing about a setup like this, is while there may be SOME exposed or otherwise unprotected cabling, and in turn there is flexibility in placement and mounting of the camera. And, worst case scenario would mean having to re-do a small portion of cabling. So... do you want flexibility, or not?After considering other reviews, I can say the way I'm using these plugs is distinctly different. I am not submersing anything under water, but I am using it to protect cabling from rain and the elements. One thing I know, is even if something is rated as waterproof, I'm not going to trust it to go as others would think. Waterproof the waterproofing. Sounds redundant, but maybe take some time to consider best practices against your method.In the same vain, I wouldn't trust using it as a junction box connector in a place where water can collect, like on the ground.I know I'll be buying more of these, because I can find comprable solution at a cheaper price as of yet.

I use these in ground boxes. Connection wise I've never had any issues. I recently have had massive corrosion on some. Pictures show both ends of the coupler was damaged.UPDATE: after I posted my original review the manufacturer reached out to me. They offered to replace my order with new and refund my purchase price. I thought it unfair for them do both and opted for them to replace the damaged couplers. They sent me the replacements with and upgraded version. The upgraded version has an orange color instead of the blue. The newer version also supports cat6a connections.I was very impressed with their communication and offer.While I absolutely had the failure. In all honesty it could have been something my team didn't do correctly. Maybe they didn't tighten the coupler correctly, maybe the wire was just a bit out of spec.I've had many product failures from Amazon resellers. None have stepped up as VCE has done.

Please CAT5 cable connections are a must if you are running wire outside the home that is subject to the weather. They are made with high quality materials and assemble easily. I used 2 of them on a security camera install and they work great. These connectors have a excellent water seal on them and they look like they are also UV resistant. So if you're running CAT5 externally that is exposed to weather especially moisture get yourself a set of these you won't be sorry.

They smell like bleach mixed with moth balls. It took me a couple of days to figure out why my office smelled so gross, but they work good and seem to keep water out. Still wrapped them in electrical tape just for safety but I think they were fine without it.

It's truly waterproof. Works great.