Ethernet Grounding Adapter Kit

Ethernet Grounding Adapter Kit
Handmade in the USA

If you’re running shielded Ethernet cable (Cat6 shielded, Cat7, or Cat8 — note that Cat7 and Cat8 are shielded by spec, but Cat6 comes in both shielded and unshielded versions, so double-check what you have), the shield is already doing one job for you: blocking RF interference. No grounding required for that.

But there’s a second job that matters just as much to anyone serious about reducing their EMF exposure — keeping 60Hz AC current from conducting onto the cable shield itself. That only happens if the shield is actually grounded. Most everyday devices — laptops, routers, modems, switches, printers — don’t ground their Ethernet ports. This kit closes that gap, grounding the shield and, in many cases, the connected device itself.

What It Does

• Grounds the shield on shielded Cat6, Cat7, or Cat8 Ethernet cable at the device
• Stops 60Hz AC from conducting onto the cable shield
• Can ground the connected device (laptop, hub, etc.), not just the cable
• Reduces high-frequency contact current on ungrounded devices — like a laptop running on charger power
• Works with any Ethernet-equipped device lacking its own ground: laptops, printers, routers, modems, switches
• Tested on gigabit internet with zero speed loss. We expect it to hold up at higher speeds too, but haven’t confirmed that yet — we’ll update this listing once we have.

Not Needed For: Desktop computers with grounded 3-prong power cords — they’re already grounded through the outlet.

Requires: Shielded Cat6, Cat7, or Cat8 cable. Cat5 is never shielded, so it won’t work here. Unshielded Cat6 won’t work either — there’s simply no shield to ground.

Who Needs This
Anyone running shielded Ethernet who wants the shield actually doing its job, especially:

• Laptops and other devices without a grounded power connection
• Long cable runs between rooms or through walls, where you want the shield grounded the entire way

How to Use It

1. Plug the included 1-foot shielded Cat6 cable into your device.
2. Plug the other end into the grounding adapter.
3. Plug the 11-foot grounding cord into a grounded outlet. Quick tip: verify the outlet is actually grounded first — an outlet tester only takes about 10 seconds and saves you from grounding to nothing.
4. Run your main Ethernet cable from the adapter to your router, switch, or next device. It’s fully bi-directional, so set it up however makes sense for your space.

Kit Includes

• Ethernet Grounding Adapter (CAT6A rated)
• 1-foot shielded Cat6 Ethernet cable
• 11-foot grounding cord

Features

• Individually handmade in the USA
• Soldered connections for lasting reliability
• Compatible with shielded Cat6, Cat7, and Cat8 cable

Assembled in the USA by ElectraHealth