Shop RJ45 modular plugs for terminating Ethernet and structured-cabling connections. Wallco offers 8P8C plugs for Cat 5e, Cat 6 and related network cable in solid, stranded, shielded and specialty termination configurations.
Compare plugs by cable Category, conductor type, cable diameter, shielding, contact design and termination method.
RJ45-style 8P8C modular plugs terminate twisted-pair network cable for Ethernet patch cords, equipment cables and custom network assemblies. Proper plug selection depends on both the required network Category and the physical construction of the cable being terminated.
Modular plugs are available for Category 5e, Category 6 and other network cable constructions. Match the plug to the intended cable Category, conductor size and pair arrangement so the conductors align correctly with the plug contacts.
Some RJ45 plugs are designed specifically for solid conductors, stranded conductors or particular conductor combinations. Check the plug specification against the actual bulk or patch cable rather than assuming one connector fits every cable construction.
Shielded modular plugs include conductive hardware intended for compatible shielded cable assemblies. When building a shielded network connection, verify cable shield termination and compatibility with the surrounding jacks, couplers and equipment.
Conductor insulation diameter, overall cable diameter and internal pair geometry can affect plug compatibility. Some connectors use load bars or wire guides to position conductors correctly before crimping.
Identify the cable Category, solid or stranded conductor construction and wire gauge first. Then verify cable outside diameter, shielding, contact design and required termination tool before selecting the modular plug.