Making a PCMCIA extender

[ncafferkey]

Today, what I'm actually looking for is a slot bracket with a female RJ45 connector, so I could solder the "rat tail" to it internally.  (Imagine a PC slot bracket for supporting extra USB ports, but instead for 10BaseT ethernet.)  Anyone ever seen one of these?  Yeah, I could probably hack something, but don't want yet another hardware project on my to-do list.

Sorry, for resurrecting a very old thread, but I really like this idea (apart from the soldering  ). Has anyone tried it? I found this extender and matching "ISA/PCI" backplate, which look ideal:

https://www.performance-pcs.com/peripherals/usb-adapters/1000m-cat6-rj45-ethernet-extension-cable-with-panel-mount-30cm-mdy-rj45-e6-30.html

[ncafferkey]

I think the issue you will have is the length. If you make this too long, then you will face power and data degradation issues.
I’m guessing this is why you only see the right angle adapters for sale.

I meant the idea I quoted of extending the Ethernet cable rather than the PCMCIA lines