MicroConnect Cat5e UTP RJ45 Connector

The MICROCONNECT CON5UTPE Cat5e U/UTP Modular RJ45 Easy Connector, 100-Pack provides hardware for assembling and repairing local network infrastructure. It supplies termination points for network wiring, allowing technicians to build custom patch leads or replace damaged ends. The components are designed for use with twisted pair cabling, ensuring compatibility with standard installations. Installers use these plugs to make patch cables to the exact lengths required by specific network topologies, rather than relying on pre-made leads. The 100-piece pack provides enough connectors for multi-room deployments or ongoing maintenance. These connectors form the physical interface between the cable and active network equipment.

Proper cable assembly requires matching the plug to the existing wire specification. The compatible conductor size determines which cable types the plug can be used with. The connector has no metallic shielding, matching the electrical characteristics of U/UTP cabling, where interference rejection depends on the twisting of the pairs. It follows the standard method for terminating Ethernet cable, so it can be inserted into ports on switches, wall plates, and computers. Technicians must check that their cable falls within the specified gauge range to get a secure crimp. The design follows standard termination practice for structured cabling.

• Cable standard: Cat5e
• Cable type: Ethernet (LAN)
• Shielding: U/UTP
• Connector 1: RJ45 Male
• Form factor: Straight
• Supported wire gauge: 27/7 to 24/7 AWG
• Pack quantity: 100 pieces
• Connector shielding: Unshielded