Cat 5 and Cat 6 are UTP (or Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables. Both are terminated by RJ45 connectors. How Much Do You Know About RJ45 connector?

The RJ45 is the standard connector for UTP cable. "RJ" stands for "Registered Jack". RJ45 connectors connect electronic devices like computers over an Ethernet connection, also used to connect printers, cable or DSL modems, and storage devices. As there are a few different types of RJ45 cables, it is wise to be able to correctly identify them before you connect any device to your network.

The two most popular types of RJ 45 cables are crossover and standard patch cables. While both cables can be used to connect numerous devices to the Internet or to each other, they are often utilized for specific jobs. The standard patch cable is almost always used to connect a computer to a modem or router or network storage device. The crossover cables, on the other hand, are often used to connect one computer to another, without the need of an independent switch or router. The cables look the same, but on the inside there is a difference in the wiring, especially in the plug.

Where are RJ45 connectors used? RJ45 connectors can be used anywhere a device connected to the Internet. They are extremely popular in businesses, both large and small, especially a company requires networking solutions.

RJ45 modular plug can be used with Cat 5 and Cat 6 cables, allowing you to easily terminate your copper cable to the exact length required. FiberStore supply different types of Cat 5 and Cat 6 keystone jacks and plugs, and all they meet or exceed industry standard TIA/EIA 568-A requirements. These keystone jack & wall jack and are with high quality and have superior performance in your networking system.

FiberStore offer a fully line of RJ45 products, including RJ45 tester, RJ45 patch cable, RJ45 snagless connector, snagless modular plug, RJ45 couplers, etc. FiberStore's enhanced Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet patch cables are certified to meet or exceed established performance criteria for TIA/EIA-568B network specifications. They are engineered for low near-end crosstalk and attenuation. Color-matched snagless boots protect the RJ45 plug and assure proper bend radius and strain relief.

100 pack RJ45 colored snagless boots are designed for Cat5/Cat6 cables to relieve strain on the connector and helps identifying cables along with cosmetically enhances the cables appearance. Put the RJ45 boot on prior to cable termination. Our colored boots can be helpful for identifying cables quickly or simply clean up the cosmetics of the cables appearance. Putting a boot on a cable relieves the strain on the connector and making data transfer more efficient.