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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

    2116 Products showing for Networking & WiFi

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    Weidmuller Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 893-6796
    • Mfr. Part No. 1240900000
    Each
    TWD5,814.00
    Molex Premise Networks Fibre Optic Patch Panel
    • RS Stock No. 268-4791
    • Mfr. Part No. 180600420
    Each
    TWD1,282.00
    Omron EtherCAT Junction Slave Series DIN Rail Mount Network Hub, 6 RJ45 Ports, 24V dc
    • RS Stock No. 136-2787
    • Mfr. Part No. GXJC06H
    Each
    TWD18,530.00
    Siemens Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 666-5262
    • Mfr. Part No. 6GK5004-1BF00-1AB2
    Each
    TWD12,129.00
    Siemens Managed 10 Port Network Switch With PoE
    • RS Stock No. 251-2098
    • Mfr. Part No. 6GK51082QS003AR3
    Each
    TWD50,032.00
    D-Link 30-Port Layer 3 Stackable Multi-Gigabit Managed PoE Switch with 25G Uplinks, Managed 30 Port Managed Switch With
    • RS Stock No. 135-313
    • Mfr. Part No. DMS-3130-30PS/E
    Each
    TWD216,871.00
    D-Link 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Desktop Switch, Unmanaged 8 Port Gigabit Switch, EU
    • RS Stock No. 135-366
    • Mfr. Part No. DMS-108/E
    Each
    TWD47,913.00
    RS PRO 6 Port LC Single Mode Duplex Demarcation Box
    • RS Stock No. 172-7329
    Each
    TWD2,637.00
    RS PRO Duplex Fibre Optic Patch Panel With 12 Ports Populated, 1U
    • RS Stock No. 121-3958
    Each
    TWD2,299.00
    Delta Electronics Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 281-2514
    • Mfr. Part No. DVS-005R00
    Each
    TWD3,536.00
    Siemens 6GK5774 Series DIN Rail, Wall Industrial Hub, 2 RJ45 Ports, 100 (Ethernet) Mbit/s, 300 (WLAN) Mbit/s
    • RS Stock No. 196-3682
    • Mfr. Part No. 6GK5774-1FX00-0AA0
    Each
    TWD48,908.00
    Advantech Serial Device Server, 2 Ethernet Port, 4 Serial Port, RS232, RS422, RS485 Interface, 921.6kbps Baud Rate
    • RS Stock No. 285-7457
    • Mfr. Part No. EKI-1524
    Each
    TWD27,040.00
    Siemens Ethernet Switch
    • RS Stock No. 282-3355
    • Mfr. Part No. 6GK5334-2TS01-2AR3
    Each
    TWD159,895.00
    StarTech.com MSA Compatible SFP Transceiver Module, 10000Mbit/s
    • RS Stock No. 186-3940
    • Mfr. Part No. SFP10GPC05M
    Each
    TWD2,033.00
    Red Lion N-TRON Compatible LC Single Mode SFP Transceiver Module, 100Mbit/s
    • RS Stock No. 267-0599
    • Mfr. Part No. NTSFP-FXE-80
    Each
    TWD32,633.00
    Brainboxes Ethernet Media Converter
    • RS Stock No. 789-8138
    • Mfr. Part No. ED-008
    Each
    TWD4,538.00
    TP-Link Archer MR200 4G LTE
    • RS Stock No. 275-3520
    • Mfr. Part No. Archer MR200
    Each
    TWD4,829.00
    RS PRO Unmanaged 6 Port Ethernet Switch, RJ-45
    • RS Stock No. 272-7653
    Each
    TWD7,640.00
    Omron Industrial Hub
    • RS Stock No. 136-2785
    • Mfr. Part No. GX-JC03
    Each
    TWD16,208.00
    Molex Premise Networks Cat5e RJ45 8 Port Jack, UTP Shielding
    • RS Stock No. 502-749
    • Mfr. Part No. KSJ-00032-BK
    Each
    TWD111.00
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