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Networking & WiFi

Networking & WiFi, 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 WiFi 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 networking & WiFi 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 networking & WiFi 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

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HellermannTyton Connectivity Ultra8Series, 8 Port MTP, OM4 Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 696-277
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU8-Q-08M4LCNFM040M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£480.36(exc. VAT)
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Trendnet TEG-S50284 Network 28 Port Switch
  • RS Stock No. 649-660
  • Mfr. Part No. TEG-S50284
Subtotal (1 unit)
£323.34(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RapidNet Ultra12Series, 12 Port LC to LC, Single Mode Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 696-231
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU12-A-12S2LPLPY070M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£380.38(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RN0 Series Cat6 6 Port RJ45 Cassette to Cassette Unshielded 1 U Violet
  • RS Stock No. 695-722
  • Mfr. Part No. RN06UC6-CACAXX-17.5M-CCA
Subtotal (1 unit)
£210.56(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity DS-BBS-RMB-MDU-R10Series, Mounting Aid
  • RS Stock No. 261-5343
  • Mfr. Part No. MDU-S4-RMSBRKT/GY
Subtotal (1 unit)
£104.13(exc. VAT)
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MOXA EDS-4008-2MSC-HV Managed 8 Port Ethernet Switch Power Over Ethernet
  • RS Stock No. 635-006
  • Mfr. Part No. EDS-4008-2MSC-HV
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1,525.48(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
D-Link 54-Port Layer 3 Stackable Managed PoE Switch with 10G Uplinks Managed 54 Port Managed Switch Power Over Ethernet
  • RS Stock No. 255-0027
  • Mfr. Part No. DGS-3130-54PS/SI
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3,449.70(exc. VAT)
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Huber+Suhner SFP Single Mode Transceiver Module, Full Duplex, 10000Mbit/s
  • RS Stock No. 286-748
  • Mfr. Part No. CSS-907A150000-15
Subtotal (1 unit)
£206.43(exc. VAT)
In Stock
D-Link Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed PoE+ Switch with 2 x 10G SFP+ ports Smart Managed 10 Port Network Switch Power Over
  • RS Stock No. 619-673
  • Mfr. Part No. DMS-1250-10SPL/E
Subtotal (1 unit)
£359.20(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity MTPSeries, 12 Port MTP, OM4 Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 695-782
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU12-A-12M4LCNFM014M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£341.80(exc. VAT)
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MOXA AWK-1165A-UN-T AWK-1165A-UN-T, 5 Port
  • RS Stock No. 288-909
  • Mfr. Part No. AWK-1165A-UN-T
Subtotal (1 unit)
£898.24(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RapidNet Ultra12Series, 12 Port LC, MTP, Multimode Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 695-370
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU12-U1-12M4LCNFM005M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£281.92(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RapidNet Ultra12Series, 12 Port LC/APC, Single Mode Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 694-583
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU12-A-12S2LP1M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£309.29(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity MTPSeries, 12 Port MTP, OM2 Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 695-897
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU12-U1-12S2LCNFY100M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£449.24(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
N-Tron Managed 10 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • RS Stock No. 267-0582
  • Mfr. Part No. NT-5010-GX2-SC80
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3,843.40(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RapidNet Ultra8Series, 8 Port LC, MTP, Single Mode Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 695-345
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU8-C-08S2LPNFY005M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£257.39(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
N-Tron Managed 8 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • RS Stock No. 267-0567
  • Mfr. Part No. NT-5008-GX2-SC10
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1,866.70(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
N-Tron Managed 18 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • RS Stock No. 267-0583
  • Mfr. Part No. NT-5018-FX2-SC00
Subtotal (1 unit)
£2,415.60(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Phoenix Contact 100Mbps RS4004 6
  • RS Stock No. 893-7828
  • Mfr. Part No. 2701877
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1,314.34(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Connectivity RapidNet Ultra8Series, 8 Port LC, MTP, Single Mode Cassette
  • RS Stock No. 695-235
  • Mfr. Part No. RNU8-Q-08S2LCNFY060M
Subtotal (1 unit)
£355.30(exc. VAT)
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