Hikvision AE-MC4343-5 5m Aviation Cable with M12D4M to M12D4M Connectors

Product SKU: AE-MC4343-5

Product Overview

The Hikvision AE-MC4343-5 is a 5 metre, 100 Mbps aviation-style network cable designed for compatible mobile and onboard surveillance equipment using M12D4M connections. It features an M12D4M male connector at both ends, providing a pre-terminated connection where compatible cameras, recorders or other mobile surveillance devices need additional separation. The 5 metre length is useful when equipment cannot be mounted close together but a significantly longer cable would create unnecessary excess. Stranded copper conductors and PVC insulation provide the specified cable construction, while the 4-pin aviation format suits compatible mobile surveillance installations requiring a secure M12 connection. Before purchase, confirm that both connected devices use the M12D4M interface and that a 100 Mbps connection is appropriate for the intended equipment.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Mobile Surveillance Installations: Suitable where compatible vehicle-mounted surveillance equipment uses M12D4M network connections.
• Camera-to-Recorder Cable Runs: Useful when compatible M12-equipped camera and recording equipment require a 5 metre connection.
• Vehicle Fit-Outs: Provides extra routing distance where equipment locations are determined by camera coverage, recorder placement and protected cable paths.
• Existing M12 Systems: A practical replacement or extension option when the exact installation requires M12D4M male connections at both ends.

Why Choose the AE-MC4343-5

The AE-MC4343-5 is purpose-built for compatible mobile surveillance systems rather than being a generic Ethernet patch lead. For most buyers, the key difference is its M12D4M male connection at both ends, combined with a convenient 5 metre length and support for a 100 Mbps network link. This makes it useful when compatible onboard equipment needs a secure pre-terminated aviation-style cable without excessive unused length. Available through Security Wholesalers, the AE-MC4343-5 should be selected by checking the interface on both connected devices first. A matching Hikvision brand alone does not guarantee compatibility, because mobile surveillance products can use different cable and connector formats.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Product Type	Pre-terminated aviation-style network cable.
Model	AE-MC4343-5.
Cable Length	5 metres.
Network Speed	100 Mbps.
Connector A	M12D4M male.
Connector B	M12D4M male.
Cable Type	4-pin aviation cable.
Conductor	Stranded copper.
Insulation	PVC.
Colour	Black.

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: Both devices use compatible M12D4M connections, a 100 Mbps cable is appropriate and approximately 5 metres of cable length is required.
• Choose a different length if: The planned route requires substantially more than 5 metres or a shorter cable would provide a cleaner installation. Other AE-MC4343 lengths exist for different routing requirements.
• Choose a different cable type if: Either device uses a connector other than M12D4M or requires a network connection outside the specifications of this cable.

FAQs

1. What is the Hikvision AE-MC4343-5 used for?
   The Hikvision AE-MC4343-5 is a 5 metre extension cable for compatible mobile surveillance equipment using M12D4M connections. It provides a 100 Mbps network link between compatible devices while retaining an M12D4M connector at both ends. Before ordering, confirm that both devices use the matching M12 interface and that a 5 metre cable is suitable for the planned installation route.
2. What connectors are fitted to the AE-MC4343-5?
   The AE-MC4343-5 uses an M12D4M connector at each end of the cable. This matching male-to-male arrangement is intended for compatible equipment using the same M12D4M interface. Connector compatibility should be checked against the exact camera, recorder or other mobile surveillance equipment before installation, because not every Hikvision onboard product uses the same cable connection.
3. How long is the Hikvision AE-MC4343-5?
   The AE-MC4343-5 is 5 metres long. This length is useful when compatible mobile surveillance devices are separated by more distance than a short patch lead can cover, while avoiding the excess cable created by a much longer extension. Plan the cable route before installation so the full run can be secured and protected from unnecessary strain.
4. Does the AE-MC4343-5 support 100 Mbps network transmission?
   Yes. The AE-MC4343-5 is specified as a 100 Mbps cable for compatible M12-connected equipment. This makes it suitable where the connected mobile surveillance devices are designed to communicate over the supported 100 Mbps link. When selecting the cable through Security Wholesalers, confirm the connector type and network requirements of both devices before installation.
5. What type of cable construction does the AE-MC4343-5 use?
   The AE-MC4343-5 uses stranded copper conductors with PVC insulation. This construction is specified for the cable and suits its role as a pre-terminated mobile surveillance connection. Installation quality still matters, so route the cable where it can be supported properly and protected from sharp edges, moving components and unnecessary mechanical stress.
6. Is the AE-MC4343-5 the right cable for every Hikvision mobile camera?
   No. The AE-MC4343-5 should only be chosen when the equipment requires M12D4M connections at both ends and the 5 metre length meets the installation requirement. Hikvision mobile and onboard products can use different connector formats, so the model numbers and interfaces of both connected devices should be checked before purchase rather than selecting the cable by brand alone.