LineSelect® Model 7187 Single Channel RJ45 Cat6, Rotary Switch with A, OFFLINE, and B Position & Gang Wall Plate
Overview
The LineSelect® Model 7187 Single Channel RJ45 Cat6 A/B Switch allows the user the capability of accessing two separate networks (Ports A and B), via connection to conference room or other device/network connected to the COMMON port. Network A (Port A) and Network B (Port B) can also be isolated from the COMMON Port in the OFFLINE position (center position of the rotary switch). The LineSelect® Model 7187 is provided as a rotary switch mounted to a faceplate with cabled RJ45 Cat6 connectors for installation into any single gang wall box. No power is required for operation.
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Quick connection to (Online) or isolation from (Offline) network/device - No power required!
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Easily mounts in wall in any location for convenient access.
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Allows quick disconnect from network when not in use, providing the ultimate security & privacy - Blocks out intruders.
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Ideal for conference rooms, laboratories, utilities or defense applications.
FEATURES OF THE MODEL 7187 CAT6 ROTARY SWITCH:
- The switch ports are transparent to all data.
- All (8) pins of the RJ45 Cat6 interface are switched via a break-before-make rotary switch.
- No power required for operation.
- Faceplate mounting allows easy installation in single gang wall boxes.
- Leg lengths: 8" (20.3 cm)
- Certified for Cat 6 compliance.
OPERATION:
- Rotary switch allows quick and easy conference room connection to A or B network.
- No external power required. Manually operated.
- Rotary knob in left-most position connects conference room to Network A.
- Rotary knob in right-most position connects conference room to Network B.
- Rotary knob in center position isolates both the A and B networks from connection to conference room.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- PORT CONNECTORS: (3) RJ45 Cat6 female connectors labeled A, B, and COM.
- FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: (1) Rotary switch on front panel selects A, OFFLINE, or B.
- POWER: No power required. Manually operated.
- 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 lbs. (0.2 kg)
- LEG LENGTHS: 8" (20.3 cm)
LineSelect® Model 7187 CAT6 A/OFFLINE/B Application:
The drawing illustrates Conference Room Equipment connected to the COMMON port of the Single Gang Wall Plate Switch. The Conference Room equipment can be connected to Network A or Network B (connected to Port A and Port B, respectively). Network A and Network B can be isolated from the Conference Room Equipment in the OFFLINE position. (center position of the rotary switch).

This kind of passive A/B/OFFLINE wall switch can also be used anywhere you want local manual control over network connectivity:
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Huddle rooms or classrooms — letting presenters choose which network endpoint they use.
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Hot desks or shared spaces — where a workstation can connect to different networks without IT re-cabling.
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Test environments — to isolate equipment from the network quickly without unplugging cables.
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Secure areas — to offline a connection physically (e.g., for maintenance or data security) without relying on software alone.

Ordering Information
- Catalog Number: 307187
- Model Number: 7187
- Base Price: See website or contact us for current pricing and availability.
- Optional Wide-Range power supply: Catalog Number 517277 IEC C14 Inlet, 100-240VAC, 12 VDC
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 
- 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.
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