RJ45 8P8C Ethernet Network Plug – Male LAN Cable Connector
The RJ45 8P8C Ethernet Network Plug is a modular male connector designed for terminating Ethernet network cables. Featuring eight gold-colored metal contacts and a transparent plastic housing, it provides a practical solution for creating, repairing, and customizing LAN cables.
This connector is commonly used in computer networking, routers, switches, patch panels, and other Ethernet communication equipment.
Key Features
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RJ45 8P8C Configuration: 8 positions and 8 electrical contacts.
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Male Ethernet Connector: Designed to connect network cables to standard RJ45 female ports.
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Transparent Housing: Allows visual inspection of wire placement during installation.
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Metal Contacts: Provide electrical connections between cable conductors and network equipment.
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Crimp-Type Installation: Designed for termination using a compatible RJ45 crimping tool.
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Compact Design: Suitable for networking installations and cable assembly.
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Standard Wiring Support: Can be terminated using T568A or T568B wiring arrangements.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Type |
Ethernet Network Plug |
| Connector Type |
RJ45 Modular Plug |
| Configuration |
8P8C |
| Connector Gender |
Male |
| Number of Contacts |
8 |
| Housing Color |
Transparent |
| Housing Material |
Plastic |
| Contact Material |
Metal, Gold-Colored |
| Installation Method |
Crimping |
| Wiring Standards |
T568A / T568B |
| Connection Type |
Ethernet / LAN Cable |
| Shielding |
Unshielded (as pictured) |
| Reusability |
Typically Single-Use After Crimping |
Wiring Configuration
The RJ45 connector supports two common Ethernet wiring arrangements:
| Pin |
T568A |
T568B |
| 1 |
White/Green |
White/Orange |
| 2 |
Green |
Orange |
| 3 |
White/Orange |
White/Green |
| 4 |
Blue |
Blue |
| 5 |
White/Blue |
White/Blue |
| 6 |
Orange |
Green |
| 7 |
White/Brown |
White/Brown |
| 8 |
Brown |
Brown |
Applications
- Ethernet LAN Cable Assembly
- Computer Networking
- Router and Network Switch Connections
- Network Cable Repair
- Patch Cable Manufacturing
- Office and Home Networking
- IP Camera Network Cabling
- DIY Networking Projects
Installation Instructions
- Strip the outer insulation of the Ethernet cable carefully.
- Arrange the eight conductors according to the T568A or T568B wiring standard.
- Trim the wires evenly and insert them into the RJ45 connector.
- Verify that all eight wires are correctly positioned.
- Crimp the connector using a compatible RJ45 crimping tool.
- Test the completed cable using a network cable tester.
Important Notes
- Requires an RJ45 crimping tool for installation.
- Confirm compatibility with the cable's conductor type and diameter before purchasing.
- Cable category compatibility (Cat5e, Cat6, etc.) is not confirmed for this specific plug.
- Use the same wiring standard at both ends for a conventional straight-through Ethernet cable.
- The connector is not designed for repeated removal and re-crimping.
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