LAN Cable Lock 2

Tethers a LAN cable to the Ethernet port to prevent unauthorized removal. It can be installed without unplugging a cable in use.

Environment & Specification

Environment	LAN Cable (Ethernet RJ-45 connector)
Product	LAN Cable Lock 2
Dimensions	W × H × L (Depth): 13.8 × 13.9 × 27.0 mm (0.54 × 0.55 × 1.06 in)
Weight	4.9 g (0.17 oz)

Before Installation

Preparation — Cable Boot Removal

Please Note

• Due to space restrictions, it may be necessary to remove the strain relief boot.
• As illustrated below, some LAN cables are not compatible with LAN Cable Lock 2.

RJ45 plug with a fixed boot cover larger than the connector

Not compatible: cables with a boot cover that is not removable and larger than the RJ45 connector.

Not compatible: flat LAN cables.

Pulling back the removable boot cover, then attaching LAN Cable Lock 2 to the plug

A

Cable with a boot cover

To install LAN Cable Lock 2 on a cable with a removable boot cover, pull back the boot cover to install LAN Cable Lock 2.

LAN Cable Lock 2 on a snagless-boot cable, with a close-up of the cable tab protector being cut off

B

Cable with a snagless boot cover

To install LAN Cable Lock 2 on a cable with a snagless boot cover, the cable tab protector needs to be removed before installing LAN Cable Lock 2.

Installation

Passing the LAN cable through LAN Cable Lock 2 and sliding it onto the RJ45 plug, with a close-up of the opening on the bottom

1

Attach the lock

Press the LAN cable through the opening on the bottom of LAN Cable Lock 2 and attach the lock to the RJ45 connector.

Pushing in the lock button of LAN Cable Lock 2 with a finger

2

Press the lock button

Press the Lock Button to securely attach LAN Cable Lock 2 to the RJ45 connector.

Please Note

• Press the lock button as LAN Cable Lock 2 is pulled out (see diagram below).
• If the lock button is not completely pressed in, LAN Cable Lock 2 is not installed properly.

Pressing the lock button while pulling LAN Cable Lock 2 out

Uninstall

Removal

The key inserted into LAN Cable Lock 2, with a close-up of the key slot and the key in Insert mode

1

Insert the key

Insert the key completely into the key slot. When uninstalling, make sure to check and match the direction of the key slot and key as shown.

Retrieval mode: the button slid back to engage the lock, then pulling the lock out with the key

2

Engage & pull out

Slide the button backward (Retrieval mode) to engage the lock for removal and pull out the key.

3

Release the lock

Slide the button forward (Insert mode) to release LAN Cable Lock 2 from the key.

Pushing LAN Cable Lock 2 upward (A) while pulling it out (B)

4

Remove the lock

Remove LAN Cable Lock 2 by pushing it upward (A) as you pull the lock out (B).

Please Note

• The lock button on LAN Cable Lock 2 does not fully pull out like the USB Port Lock.
• Putting too much force when pulling the lock button will cause damage.