What is an RJ-45 connector?
A RJ-45 connector is a modular connector used on the end of Ethernet cables for network connections. The multiwire Ethernet cable shield houses several twisted pair wires that are spliced into the connector.ApplicationRJ-45 connectors are used primarily today on networking cables to connect computers with routers, switches and modems.AdvantagesRJ-45 connectors provide a strong housing for wiring connections and limit the possibility of wiring shorts.UsageEach Ethernet wire is placed into a specific pin location on the modular plug. Each pin number is designated to transmit or receive a data signal.Naming ConfusionRJ-45 was really the name of a jack used in telephone applications but never saw wide usage. Most people use the term RJ-45 when referring to 8P8C Ethernet jacks.ProblemsAlthough RJ-45 connections are reliable, they can still become susceptible to corrosion of the metal contacts when exposed to humid conditions.
