Copper RJ45 Connectors

Belden connectors are available in many different styles and footprints including RJ45 jacks, plugs and couplers for both commercial and industrial installations. The portfolio covers Category 5E, Category 6, and Category 6A for both shielded and unshielded applications. Reliability, high performance and ease of termination is designed into every component. Combine with Belden Ethernet cables for end-to-end system performance.

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On the Way: Standards for Plug and Jack Testing

Ron Tellas 06.23.2017

Whether a category cable can deliver the bandwidth and capacity you need comes down to installed performance: Does the cable hold true to its promises once it’s installed?

If the cables are damaged during pulling, connectivity isn’t terminated properly, cables are manufactured incorrectly or the environment isn’t conducive to desired network performance, the cable may not perform as expected. For this reason, it’s crucial to make sure cabling and components pass certain parameters after installation is complete.

Cable testing verifies that the installation work was performed to required standards, no damage has occurred and all connectivity is terminated properly to provide the performance you expect. If problems are found, they can be fixed early to prevent issues with unexpected downtime and frustration.