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CAT5 and CAT6 Lightning Protector Comparison Chart

The HyperLink brand of Data Line Lightning and Surge protectors are designed to protect CAT5/5e/6 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet systems. Indoor and outdoor versions available as well as compact weather resistant models and high-power industrial grade 3-stage protectors. Many of these models are also Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible. Please use comparison chart below to help determine which protector is right for your application.

ModelItem DescriptionPower Rating
CAT5 Protectors
Indoor 10/100 Base-T Shielded CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT5-2
  • Shielded CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT5VW
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5VW
  • Compact and Weather Resistant CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5-2
Indoor 10/100 Base-T Shielded CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT5J
  • Shielded CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT5JW, AL-CAT5PW, AL-CAT5SW
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5JW
  • Compact and Weather Resistant CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5J, AL-CAT5SJW, AL-CAT5PW, AL-CAT5SW
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - Shielded RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5SJW
  • Compact and Weather Resistant CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • Shileded RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5J, AL-CAT5JW, AL-CAT5PW, AL-CAT5SW
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - Punch Down Terminals
AL-CAT5PW
  • Compact and Weather Resistant CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • 110 punch down terminal strips
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5J, AL-CAT5JW, AL-CAT5SJW, AL-CAT5SW
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector - Screw Terminals
AL-CAT5SW
  • Compact and Weather Resistant CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for of supplying DC power
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • Screw terminal strips
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5J, AL-CAT5JW, AL-CATSJW, AL-CAT5PW
Weatherproof PoE Compatible 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Protector
AL-CAT5W
  • Weather-Proof industrial grade CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Ideal alternative to the Transtector® ALPU-TSU protector
  • RJ45 Jacks and screw terminal strips
Indoor High Power 10/100 Base-T Shielded CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT5-HP
  • Shielded High-power industrial grade 3-stage CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT5HPJW, AL-CAT5HPW, AL-CAT5HPW-4
Outdoor High Power 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Surge Protector- RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5HPJW
  • Weather Resistant High-Power 3-stage CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5-HP, AL-CAT5HPW, AL-CAT5HPW-4
Hi-Power Weatherproof PoE Compatible 10/100 Base-T CAT5 Lightning Protector
AL-CAT5HPW
  • Weather-Proof high-power industrial grade 3-stage CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • RJ45 Jacks and screw terminal strips
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5-HP, AL-CAT5HPJW, AL-CAT5HPW-4
Hi-Power Weatherproof PoE Compatible Multi-Port 10/100 Base-T CAT5 LP
AL-CAT5HPW-4
  • Weather-Proof high-power industrial grade 3-stage CAT5 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Multi-port, protects up to 4 separate CAT5 lines
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Screw terminal strips
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5-HP, AL-CAT5HPJW, AL-CAT5HPW
CAT5e Protectors
CAT5e 10/100 Base-T Weatherproof PoE Compatible Lightning Protector
AL-CAT5EW
  • Weather-Proof industrial grade CAT5e Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • Alvarion® BreezeACCESS™ VL compatible
  • Screw terminal strips
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5e Lightning Surge Protector- Punch Down Blocks
AL-CAT5EPW
  • Weather Resistant CAT5e Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Punch Down Terminal Blocks
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5EJW, AL-CAT5EJW
Indoor 10/100 Base-T Shielded CAT5e Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT5EJW
  • Shielded industrial grade CAT5e Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT5EJW, AL-CAT5EPW, AL-CAT5EJWP
Outdoor 10/100 Base-T CAT5e Lightning Surge Protector- RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5EJW
  • Weather Resistant CAT5e Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5EJW, AL-CAT5EPW, AL-CAT5EJWP
Weatherproof 10/100 Base-T CAT5e Lightning Surge Protector- Shielded RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT5EJWP
  • Weather-Proof industrial grade CAT5e Lightning and Surge Protector
  • Protects 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT5EJW, AL-CAT5EJW, AL-CAT5EPW
CAT6 Protectors
10/100/1000 Base-T Indoor Shielded CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT6
  • Shielded CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
Indoor 10/100/1000 Base-T Shielded CAT6 PoE Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT6J
  • Shielded CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports modes A and B of the 802.11af standard for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT6JW, AL-CAT6PW
Outdoor 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector - RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT6JW
  • Weather Resistant CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • RJ45 Jacks
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT6J, AL-CAT6PW
Outdoor 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector - Punch Down
AL-CAT6PW
  • Weather Resistant CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • 110 punch down terminal strips
  • Supports use of shielded CAT5 cable
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT6J, AL-CAT6JW
CAT6 10/100/1000 Base-T Weatherproof PoE Compatible Lightning Protector
AL-CAT6W
  • Weather-Proof industrial grade CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) compatible
  • Supports reverse polarity PoE pinouts
  • Compatible with Cisco Aironet® 1100/1200 AP and DC Injectors
  • Motorola®/Orthogon™ compatible
  • Screw terminal strips
Indoor 10/100/1000 Base-T Shielded CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector
HGLN-CAT6-HP
  • Shielded industrial grade CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • GR-1089 Intra-Building rated
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • Ideal alternative to the Motorola© PTP-LPU protector
  • This protector is equivalent to: AL-CAT6HPJW, AL-CAT6HPW
Outdoor 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector- RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT6HPJW
  • Weather Resistant CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • GR-1089 Intra-Building rated
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • Ideal alternative to the Motorola© PTP-LPU protector
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT6-HP, AL-CAT6HPW
Weatherproof 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT6 Lightning Surge Protector- RJ45 Jacks
AL-CAT6HPW
  • Weather-Proof industrial grade CAT6 Lightning and Surge Protector
  • CAT6, CAT5e and CAT5 compatible
  • Protects 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet networks
  • GR-1089 Intra-Building rated
  • Supports PoE mode A and B for power
  • Shielded RJ45 Jacks
  • Ideal alternative to the Motorola© PTP-LPU protector
  • This protector is equivalent to: HGLN-CAT6-HP, AL-CAT6HPJW

Additional Resources

For additional information on the use of lightning surge protectors with Ethernet data line, see: Ethernet Surge Protectors Dirty Little Secret

Additional Lightning Surge Protector Products

In addition to our data line protectors HyperLink carries a full line of coaxial lightning protectors, phone, DSL, T1, ISDN, RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 protectors as well as outdoor audio system protectors.
 
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