RJ45 Connectors, Cat5e/Cat6 8P8C, 100-Pack for Ethernet Cables

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Cable Category: Cat5e (Super Category 5)
Shielding Type: Unshielded (UTP)
Quantity: 100Pcs/Box
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Description

🔌 Product Overview: RJ45 Connectors for Ethernet Cable Repair

A damaged plug or a cable that is the wrong length can hold up a home network project. These RJ45 connectors let you terminate matching Ethernet cable for custom patch leads, replacement cable ends, and workshop network connections.

Choose Cat5e or Cat6 and unshielded (UTP) or shielded (STP) to match your cable construction. Each box contains 100 connectors of your selected type, so you can keep spare Ethernet cable plugs ready for the next installation or repair. A compatible crimping tool and cable tester are needed for proper termination and testing.

✔ Why Users Choose This

  • ✔ Keep repairs moving. A 100-piece box puts replacement plugs within reach when several cable ends need attention.
  • ✔ Make cables fit your layout. Terminate matching cable to suit desk, router, and workshop equipment placement rather than leaving unnecessary slack.
  • ✔ Check before crimping. The clear housing shown on the unshielded plugs helps you inspect conductor placement before completing the termination.
  • ✔ Match the job. Separate category and shielding choices make it easier to select the connector type your cable requires.
  • ✔ Keep small parts together. Boxed packaging makes it practical to store spare connectors with your network tools.
  • ✔ Learn a repeatable process. Prepare, arrange, insert, crimp, and test each end rather than guessing whether the connection is ready.

Common Problem → Solution

Problem: A damaged Ethernet plug leaves an otherwise usable cable out of service.
Solution: Replace the affected end with a new connector matched to the cable, then test the completed lead.

Problem: Ready-made patch cables leave excess slack around a desk or workbench.
Solution: Use matching RJ45 cable ends to terminate a cable at a length suited to your layout.

Problem: Running out of plugs interrupts a multi-cable project.
Solution: A box of 100 connectors provides a supply for repeated terminations and spare parts.

Problem: Similar-looking plugs can be easy to mix up.
Solution: Select and store Cat5e/Cat6 and UTP/STP connectors separately to keep your cable components organized.

Compatibility

Works With:

  • ✔ Cat5e Ethernet cable when the Cat5e connector and conductor fit are matched.
  • ✔ Cat6 Ethernet cable when the Cat6 connector and conductor fit are matched.
  • ✔ Unshielded cable with the UTP option, or compatible shielded cable with the STP option.
  • ✔ Custom patch leads for equipment with compatible RJ45 Ethernet ports, such as routers, switches, computers, and network printers.

Confirm conductor gauge, insulation diameter, cable construction, and crimper compatibility before ordering. These fit ranges are not specified in the available product information. Category selection alone does not establish compatibility with every cable.

Key Features

  • RJ45 8P8C format: Eight-position, eight-contact modular plugs for matching Ethernet cable termination projects.
  • Cat5e connector option: Select the Cat5e version for compatible Cat5e patch cable assembly and repair.
  • Cat6 connector option: Select the Cat6 version for matching Cat6 network cable projects.
  • UTP and STP choices: Unshielded and shielded RJ45 connectors are available as separate options to match cable construction.
  • PC housing and plated contacts: Product images identify a polycarbonate body and gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts.
  • 100 connectors per box: A single selected connector type in each box for stocking a home network repair kit or installation toolbox.

How to Use

Step 1: Match and prepare. Disconnect the cable from equipment. Check category, shielding, conductor fit, and crimper suitability. Strip only the required length of outer jacket without nicking the conductors.

Step 2: Arrange and insert. Arrange and trim the conductors using the wiring scheme required by your installation. Insert them fully into the plug and check their order and seating. Follow the appropriate shield-termination method for the STP version.

Step 3: Crimp and test. Crimp with a compatible RJ45 crimper according to its instructions. Test wire mapping and continuity with a cable tester before connecting equipment. Do not assume a visually finished plug is correctly wired.

Product Specifications

Product Type Network Cable Connectors
Connector Format RJ45, 8P8C
Cable Category Options Cat5e or Cat6; select the required option
Shielding Options Unshielded (UTP) or Shielded (STP)
Housing Material Polycarbonate (PC), as identified in product imagery
Contact Material Gold-plated phosphor bronze, as identified in product imagery
Appearance Clear housing shown for unshielded plugs; construction varies by shielding option
Package Includes 100 RJ45 connectors of the selected category and shielding type, boxed
Compatibility Matching Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable; verify conductor dimensions, cable construction, and tool fit

🔧 Perfect For

  • Home network DIYers making custom-length patch cables.
  • Computer repair hobbyists replacing damaged Ethernet plugs.
  • Handymen organizing home office network connections.
  • Small workshop owners stocking network repair supplies.
  • Network installers who have confirmed cable and tool compatibility.

FAQ

Are these RJ45 connectors suitable for beginners?

Beginners can use them with compatible tools and a clear wiring guide. Correct conductor order, full insertion, crimping, and cable testing are essential. Practice on a spare cable before working on an important connection.

How do I choose Cat5e or Cat6?

Start with your cable category, then confirm conductor and insulation dimensions and tool fit. The available product information does not specify an accepted wire-gauge or insulation-diameter range.

Should I choose UTP or STP?

Choose UTP for matching unshielded cable. Choose STP for compatible shielded cable and use the shield-termination method required by your installation. A shielded plug alone does not create a complete shielded connection.

Can installation damage my cable or equipment?

Incorrect stripping can nick conductors, and incorrect wiring can produce a faulty cable. Disconnect equipment before working, use suitable tools, avoid forcing the connector into a port, and test the finished cable before use.

What is included in the box?

Each box contains 100 RJ45 connectors of your selected category and shielding type. Cables and tools shown in lifestyle imagery are not listed as package contents.

Are these easy to store or carry?

The connectors come boxed, making it easier to keep small parts together. Keep the box closed and store it in a dry toolbox compartment to protect the contacts and locking tabs.

How long will the connectors last?

No service-life or insertion-cycle rating is provided. Longevity depends on correct termination, handling, and the installation environment. Replace connectors with damaged tabs, corroded contacts, or failed test results.

Do these connectors guarantee a specific network speed?

No. Connection performance depends on the cable, termination quality, run length, connected equipment, and the completed link. Choose matching components and test the installation rather than relying on the connector label alone.

Are these pass-through connectors?

The available listing does not identify them as pass-through connectors. Do not assume compatibility with a pass-through-only crimper; confirm the plug style and tool requirements before ordering.

Choose your cable category and shielding type, then keep a box ready for your next network project. See current offers at checkout.

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