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Model 7179 RJ45 CAT5e Online/Offline Wall Mount Keylock Switch, Catalog # 307179

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    • RJ45 Cat5e Online/Offline Wall Mount Keylock Switch
    • RJ45 Cat5e Online/Offline Wall Mount Keylock Switch
    • RJ45 Cat5e Online/Offline Wall Mount Keylock Switch
    • Model 7179 RJ45 CAT5e Online/Offline Wall Mount Keylock Switch, Catalog # 307179
Base Price:
$547.00
Catalog No: 307179
Model No: 7179
Product Type:Switches: Copper
Positions:2, Offline
Cable Type/Port Connector:RJ45
Manual Control/No Power Required:LineSelect® Manual Operation
Security:Keylock, Offline Position
Compliance/Standards:Cat5e
Configuration:Wall Mount
Local Control:Keylock

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Supports RJ45 Cat5e Audio/Visual, Conference Room, Communication & Security Applications and Devices

  • ONLINE/OFFLINE Keylock Switch
  • Single Channel
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  • To return an item, contact Electro Standards at 401-943-1164 to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. RMA numbers are valid for 30 days after the date of the shipment and cannot be extended or re-issued. We are unable to accept returns without an RMA number.
  • All returns except those of defective product are subject to a 15% restocking fee, and additional charges for handling or freight are refunded only in cases of defective products.
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  • The product must have with it a copy of the original invoice or packing slip and the appropriate RMA paperwork.
  • If your item is not working properly, please contact Electro Standards at 401-943-1164 for help in trouble-shooting your application.
  • If the product is defective, Electro Standards will repair or replace that item (at our discretion) upon receipt and evaluation of the original product.
  • Electro Standards reserves the right to authorize product returns after 30 days from the invoice date in some cases. If the product is accepted after 30 days, credit will be issued toward future pruchases only and some additional restocking charges may be applied.
  • All credits from RMAs must be used within one calendar year of issue.

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LineSelect® Model 7179 RJ45 Cat5e Online/Offline Switch, Single Gang Wall Plate with Keylock Mechanism

The LineSelect® Model 7179 is a passive, wall-mounted RJ45 Cat5e online/offline switch that gives users a physical, key-controlled way to connect or completely isolate a network device from an Ethernet network. The  Model 7179 Single Channel RJ45 Cat5e Online/Offline Rotary Switch allows the user the capability of connecting two separate devices, ports A and COM, via an ONLINE or OFFLINE connection. The LineSelect® Model 7179 is provided as a keylock rotary switch mounted to a faceplate with cabled RJ45 Cat5e connectors for installation into any single gang wall box.  No power is required for operation.

  • Quick connection to (Online) or isolation from (Offline) network/device - No power required!

  • Easily mounts in wall in any location for convenient access.

  • Allows quick disconnect from network when not in use, providing the ultimate security & privacy - Blocks out intruders.

  • Ideal for conference rooms, laboratories, utilities or defense applications.

FEATURES OF THE MODEL 7179 RJ45 CAT5E ONLINE/OFFLINE SWITCHER:

  • Manual operation via front-panel keylock.
  • The switch ports are transparent to all data.
  • All (8) pins of the RJ45 Cat5e interface are switched via a break-before-make keylock switch.
  • When the keylock switch is in the “ONLINE” position, the COMMON DEVICE is connected to the Data Network.
  • When the keylock is in the “OFFLINE” position, it completely isolates the COMMON DEVICE from the Data Network.
  • The Key can be removed in both ONLINE and OFFLINE switch positions. 
  • No power required for operation.
  • High quality sealed switch with self-wiping precious metal contacts.
  • Faceplate mounting allows easy installation in single gang wall boxes.
  • The (2) leg lengths are 8 inches long.
  • Certified for Cat5e compliance.
  • Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
  • Applicable to switching ANY RJ45 interface quickly and reliably.
  • Field proven data network switch, highly reliable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

  • PORT CONNECTORS: (2) RJ45 Cat5e female connectors labeled A and COM.
  • FRONT PANEL CONTROL: (1) Keylock switch on front panel selects ONLINE or OFFLINE.
  • POWER: No power required. Manually operated.
  • WEIGHT: Approximately 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)
  • LEG LENGTHS: 8” (20.4 cm)
  • DIMENSIONS: Single Gang Wall Box: 2.74” W x 4.49” H x 3.13” D. (7.0 x 11.5 x 8.0 cm)
  • WEIGHT: Approximately 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg)

LineSelect® Model 7179 Cat5e Online/Offline Application: 

 The Model 7179 application drawing illustrates a COMMON DEVICE connected to the COM port with access to Device A connected to the A port. There is an OFFLINE position and when the unit is in OFFLINE Position, it completely isolates the COMMON DEVICE from the Data Network.

LineSelect Model 7179 Online/Offline application

Why a Key-Operated Switch, Not Software?

This kind of manual switch is valued in utility networks or other secured networks because it:

  • Provides a physical disconnect — much harder to bypass than a software command

  • Doesn’t rely on network authentication or software configuration to protect connectivity

  • Offers a clear, visible way to see if a device is connected or isolated

  • Requires no power, making it reliable even during outages or maintenance of network infrastructure.

  • These characteristics are beneficial in critical infrastructure environments where reliability and security are paramount.

Typical Application for Model 7179 Online/Offline Cat5e Switch in a laboratory

Ordering Information

  • Catalog Number: 307179
  • Model Number: 7179
  • Base Price: See website or contact us for current pricing and availability.

Documentation & Support

  • Specification Sheet (PDF) Download Available.
  • Product Manual available upon request. 
  • For custom fiber optic network switch requirements contact our sales support team 401-943-1164 or email eslab@electrostandards.com
  • We welcome international inquiries and ship worldwide.

Shipping and Returns           UPS

  • Shipped via UPS ground (unless otherwise requested).
  • Freight Charges prepaid and added to invoice. We can estimate freight charges for you.
  • Return policy: contact us within 30 days of shipment for an RMA number. Items returned without RMA not accepted. Please refer to our full return policy in our Terms and Conditions found on our website.

For custom network switches call our friendly customer support staff at 401-943-1164, email eslab@electrostandards.com, or complete our online form: /Products-Custom/Copper-Switch/

All data switches, data communication pro

ducts, and data acquisition products are subject to a one year warranty against manufacturing defects

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