Modular connector

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(This page is about a type of electrical connector for cords and cables. For standardized telecommunication network interfaces, i.e. wiring standards, see Registered jack.)

A modular connector is a type of electrical connector for cords and cables of electronic devices and appliances, such as in computer networking, telecommunication equipment, and audio headsets.

About

8P8C modular plug. This is a typical crimp-type plug of the kind shown in the picture above, crimped onto a cable (including a molded sleeve). For how to wire it, see Unshielded twisted pair.

Categories

• Registered jack (RJ45, etc ...)
• Modular connector
• Twisted pair
  • Unshielded twisted pair (UTP; cable)

See also

• Ethernet
• Network
• Network topology
  • Building a 10-gigabit home network

Favorite site

• Wikipedia (en) Modular connector