This one requires a special crimp/termination tool, and it is meant to be used with shielded Ethernet cable. However, the way you work with it and the size of cable it accepts could not be more different. What is interesting about this plug is that it will also connect right into any standard RJ45 port. Here is what a shielded RJ45 plug, with external ground, no strain latch, and a load bar looks like: Now, after reading this far into the blog you know the answer will be a firm no. There are no computer chips inside.Īre all plugs pass-through? Are they all plastic on the outside? The long and short of it is,the plastic plug you attached onto your cable is nothing more than a cleverly designed mechanical attachment. Read more about why there are different kinds in Solid VS Stranded Ethernet Cable.
This would work out well if the manufacturer of the plug also made the cable, but that is rarely the case.Īdding to the confusion is the difference between “2 prong” and “3 prong” connectors. The plug manufacturer is trying to make buying easy for you, and when they put a Category on the package it is their best guess of your likely cable dimensions. Have you ever tried to put a plug onto a cable that you were sure would work? (Hey, it said Cat6 on the bag!) And it just would not fit. The big misconception is that because a manufacturer stamped “Cat6” on the bag that it must be for all Cat6 Ethernet cables. It is only Category rated AFTER it is terminated to an Ethernet cable. It is not Category rated sitting there in your box or bag. Why? The plug is just a little piece of plastic with eight golden contacts.
Category 5e, 6, and 6A is not a factor you take into consideration. Some of you probably think I have finally flipped my lid (true, but that is yet another blog). You do not need to know, technically speaking, what Category you are working with. This means you need to know what will fit inside the plug and how big the cable is.
#Rj45 connector plus#
They vary in jacket thickness, copper conductor (AWG) gauge, and most importantly the insulated conductor thickness (copper plus insulation).
#Rj45 connector how to#
Suffice it to say that, there are only loose standards around how to manufacture an Ethernet cable. How do you know which one to get? You have to be in the know about Selecting the Correct Connector. You did not think you would get that lucky did you? RJ45 connectors are dimensionally the same on the outside (they have to be, to fit into any standard RJ45 port) but inside is where the biggest differences can be found. Would you like to see how one of these plugs is terminated? Take a look at How To: Terminate an Unshielded Pass Through RJ45 Connector. This leads to even more confusion, which we will also clear up. Does this mean that a Cat6 cable plug is not really Cat6? Yup, that is what I am saying. The RJ45 connector/plug/end, or whatever you wish to call it, is essentially a piece of plastic with eight golden contacts inside. What does this little connector actually do and how does it work? Let’s unravel the mystery and unplug some myths and get to the reality of the matter.
#Rj45 connector Patch#
For more on what a “patch” cable is see What is an Ethernet Patch Cable? RJ stands for registered jack while the “45” refers to the listing number. It refers to a type of modular plug normally used at the end of Ethernet patch cables, and when attached at the end of an Ethernet cable it is called a RJ45 8P8C plug. The 8P8C means eight position / eight conductor. The correct way to refer to the common “RJ45 plug” is 8P8C RJ45 Ethernet connector. What’s interesting is the confusion surrounding this unassuming little part.
These all describe the piece attached to the end of an Ethernet cable that plugs into your TV, computer, router, etc. RJ45, modular plug, 8P8C, end, connector.
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