Monoprice 8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Solid Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 100 pcs/pack
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Will this work with cat5e cable?
Ben B
on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes this will work. It will work on both Cat6 and Cat5e cabling.
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- Andrzej N on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes this will work. It will work on both Cat6 and Cat5e cabling.
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- Andrzej N on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2018
In my experience, yes. As long as it is wired properly.
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- Kevin K on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2018
Yes it should work with cat5e cable.
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- Jeffrey F on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2018
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The Cat6 plugs I have used in the past have the inserts but only to assist with wire alignment because the plug itself offsets the incoming wires rather than Cat5/5e where the incoming wires are all next to each other. I cannot tell from the picture, are the holes for the incoming wires (in the plug) offset or adjacent to each other?
A shopper
on Jan 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The insert does offset the wires and is fully seated to the bottom of the plug, you have a raised point on the insert and you place it up when inserting the wires, the solid wire will come out of the top holes and the white/stripe wires out of the bottom. Trim the wires as close as you can get them and fully seat the insert into the plug. I almost always hear a nice click when fully seated. Then crimp. If your CAT6 has the spline try to pull a half inch out of the jacket. it helps with plug seating on the cable.
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- Stephan Z on Jan 15, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The insert does offset the wires and is fully seated to the bottom of the plug, you have a raised point on the insert and you place it up when inserting the wires, the solid wire will come out of the top holes and the white/stripe wires out of the bottom. Trim the wires as close as you can get them and fully seat the insert into the plug. I almost always hear a nice click when fully seated. Then crimp. If your CAT6 has the spline try to pull a half inch out of the jacket. it helps with plug seating on the cable.
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- Stephan Z on Jan 15, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 31, 2017
The Cat6 plugs that use the guide/bridge have offset pins so that when the connector is crimped four of the pins are driven deeper that the other four pins. That is why these connectors will not work without the bridge as the bridge is part of the whole connector when assembled.
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- Doug M on Jan 9, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2017
when the wires go into the guide they are offset but then they level out when they
go into the modular end and are adjacent
go into the modular end and are adjacent
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- jim p on Jan 9, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 30, 2017
The holes on this plug are offset and therefore the wires don’t go through the holes in a straight line.
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- Marco B on Jan 10, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2017
on the insert they are offset 4up and 4 down lower in a sense
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- Rick G on Jan 9, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 18, 2017
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Do you need a special crimping tool or will any RJ45 crimping tool work?
Adam H
on Mar 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No special crimper needed. Once you understand how these connectors come together, it will be easier then the standard plugs
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- CCTV Guys on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No special crimper needed. Once you understand how these connectors come together, it will be easier then the standard plugs
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- CCTV Guys on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2020
A regular crimping tool will work to attach the cable ends.
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- STEVEN B on Mar 27, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2019
Any regular crimping tool will work fine.
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- Steve G on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2019
A regular crimping tool will work fine.
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- Cherry J M on Mar 26, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2019
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are these connectors good for cat6 600 volt cable ??
A shopper
on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, this will only fit the regular cat5/6 cables with 22-26 awg conductor, the 600V cables have a thicker 18 awg conductors.
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- Jessica A on Oct 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, this will only fit the regular cat5/6 cables with 22-26 awg conductor, the 600V cables have a thicker 18 awg conductors.
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- Jessica A on Oct 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2017
Short answer: No, at least if you're using the cable in the full capacity it was designed for. The cable you mentioned includes a shield around the pairs, and designed for more 'extreme' conditions. While you might get the connectors to work (some 600v cables have thicker pairs that wouldn't physically fit), it would be best recommended to use the connectors that are designed to work for the application the cable was designed for.
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- DAVID E on Oct 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 17, 2017
Cat6 yes but if you are trying to do power over ethernet (is that the 600 volt rereference?) then no. Different end should be used.
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- thomas f. b on Oct 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2017
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What gauge wire will these inserts take?
A shopper
on Aug 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: 23 and 24 gauge. I had zero issues with the bigger gauge.
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- New User U on Apr 3, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 23 and 24 gauge. I had zero issues with the bigger gauge.
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- New User U on Apr 3, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
I used them with 23ga. They were tight, but not difficult after a little practice. I'm sure 24ga would work as well.
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- Michael R on Aug 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2017
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1) Will this plug work with 23AWG CAT6 shielded cable like this -- https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13561 ?
2) Can you recommended a shielded plug version for the same cable?
2) Can you recommended a shielded plug version for the same cable?
Michael H
on Sep 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Not really. The opening is slightly too small and the cable jacket needs to be stripped past the depth of the plug. It should go in past the opening so the plug grips the cable jacket. See picture of item 13401 for how it should look: https://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/134011.jpg
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- Aaron K on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Not really. The opening is slightly too small and the cable jacket needs to be stripped past the depth of the plug. It should go in past the opening so the plug grips the cable jacket. See picture of item 13401 for how it should look: https://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/134011.jpg
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- Aaron K on Jan 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2018
It will work, but you won't get the benefit of the shield. You would want to use a connector like this:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7301
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7301
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- Gary S on Sep 26, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2016
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are the network cable plugs 8p8c rj45 made for wire to pass through and then trim of the excess?
KURT D
on Nov 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These plugs come with a separate "collar" piece that you slide the cables into, then trim off the ends that are sticking out the front end of the collar. Then you push the cable with the collar on the end of it into this plug and crimp it down. the collar keeps the wires aligned for crimping.
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- James I on Nov 14, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These plugs come with a separate "collar" piece that you slide the cables into, then trim off the ends that are sticking out the front end of the collar. Then you push the cable with the collar on the end of it into this plug and crimp it down. the collar keeps the wires aligned for crimping.
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- James I on Nov 14, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2019
No. These are typical Ethernet connectors that have the wire slid down specific groves. Then stop on the inside.
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- Kirk J on Nov 18, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2016
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I have Cat6 solid cable and I purchased the Cat6 stranded plug, will I have any difficulties or am I good?
Jacob B
on Aug 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You should not use Stranded RJ-45 plugs with solid cable. The Stranded plugs have two spikes that are designed to penetrate the center of the cable and go between the strands. The correct RJ-45 plug for solid cable has 2 x spikes on one side, and 1 x spike on the other side, and goes around/cradles a solid cable. Using Stranded RJ-45 plugs on a solid cable will eventual fail. You've been warned - you will have trouble sometime down the road!
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- Frank N on Oct 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You should not use Stranded RJ-45 plugs with solid cable. The Stranded plugs have two spikes that are designed to penetrate the center of the cable and go between the strands. The correct RJ-45 plug for solid cable has 2 x spikes on one side, and 1 x spike on the other side, and goes around/cradles a solid cable. Using Stranded RJ-45 plugs on a solid cable will eventual fail. You've been warned - you will have trouble sometime down the road!
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- Frank N on Oct 16, 2019
I used this rj45 with my solid cat6 cables so it should be fine. I have about 20 of them capped with this and no problems or speed reductions or anything.
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- Patrick S on Nov 14, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 30, 2018
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What is the difference between solid and stranded? Can i use these on both ends of the cable
A shopper
on Apr 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The difference is that a solid cable uses one solid wire per conductor, while a stranded cable uses multiple wires wrapped around each other per conductor. So the pin that pinches the wire when you clamp it down that's the one defines the case. The solid RJ45 pins pinches the wire from both sides. Like placing an upside down "Y" over the round object. However strands will be like poking a toothpick on laddie's /man ponytail.
So if you know what type of cable you have, then by now you should know what type of RJ45 you should use.
Nico
So if you know what type of cable you have, then by now you should know what type of RJ45 you should use.
Nico
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- Nicodemus N on Apr 10, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The difference is that a solid cable uses one solid wire per conductor, while a stranded cable uses multiple wires wrapped around each other per conductor. So the pin that pinches the wire when you clamp it down that's the one defines the case. The solid RJ45 pins pinches the wire from both sides. Like placing an upside down "Y" over the round object. However strands will be like poking a toothpick on laddie's /man ponytail.
So if you know what type of cable you have, then by now you should know what type of RJ45 you should use.
Nico
So if you know what type of cable you have, then by now you should know what type of RJ45 you should use.
Nico
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- Nicodemus N on Apr 10, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2018
Yes, you use the same plug on both ends of the cable. Depending on the type of cable you want, it may be wired differently on each end, but the plug is always the same.
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- Steven P on Apr 10, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 17, 2018
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I have stranded cat6 cable, but accidentally purchased these plugs for solid cable. Will they still work for stranded cable?
Anthony F
on Jun 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Enter an answer to this question.This part is designed for use with cat6, cat6 cable has a larger wire diameter, and cat5e has a smaller wire diameter, which is still usable. However, pay attention to construction, cat5e is easy to loosen.
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- FENG-TSE L on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Enter an answer to this question.This part is designed for use with cat6, cat6 cable has a larger wire diameter, and cat5e has a smaller wire diameter, which is still usable. However, pay attention to construction, cat5e is easy to loosen.
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- FENG-TSE L on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2019
Definitely it will. I've cat6 as well and I used them and they worked perfectly.
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- Naeem A on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 23, 2019
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What do the "inserters" look like?
New User U
on Jul 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The inserts are a clear plastic rectangle with partitions cut out for the wires to feed through. I have included a link to a how to manual with visual representations. I hope this helps.
https://www.monoprice.com/manual/How%20to%20-%20crimp%20RJ45%20w%20inserts.pdf
https://www.monoprice.com/manual/How%20to%20-%20crimp%20RJ45%20w%20inserts.pdf
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- Desmond F. Staff on Jul 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The inserts are a clear plastic rectangle with partitions cut out for the wires to feed through. I have included a link to a how to manual with visual representations. I hope this helps.
https://www.monoprice.com/manual/How%20to%20-%20crimp%20RJ45%20w%20inserts.pdf
https://www.monoprice.com/manual/How%20to%20-%20crimp%20RJ45%20w%20inserts.pdf
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- Desmond F. Staff on Jul 30, 2017
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I don't think there's any audio attached to the tutorial video above?
A shopper
on Aug 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There is audio but it doesn't matter as it is wrong as it isn't for this product. Go to the web and search for how to for cat 6 connector with load bar.
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- New User U on Apr 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: There is audio but it doesn't matter as it is wrong as it isn't for this product. Go to the web and search for how to for cat 6 connector with load bar.
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- New User U on Apr 11, 2019
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Several reviews of these complain about difficulty to mate with 23AWG cable. Can someone from Customer Support confirm if the solid version (7266) will work with PID 8106? Thank you!
Marcin S
on Apr 19, 2019
Monoprice 8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Solid Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 100 pcs/pack
Monoprice Cat6 Ethernet Bulk Cable - Solid, 550MHz, UTP, CMR, Riser Rated, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 23AWG, 1000ft, Orange (Alternative PID 41361)
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, while there have been some people who have had a tough time getting those connectors to work with our 23AWG cable they would work.
You could also use #34418 or #34417.
Yes, while there have been some people who have had a tough time getting those connectors to work with our 23AWG cable they would work.
You could also use #34418 or #34417.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 30, 2019
8P8C Shielded RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Cat6a Ethernet Cable 25pcs/pack
8P8C Gold Shielded RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Cat6a Ethernet Cable 25pcs/pack
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, while there have been some people who have had a tough time getting those connectors to work with our 23AWG cable they would work.
You could also use #34418 or #34417.
Yes, while there have been some people who have had a tough time getting those connectors to work with our 23AWG cable they would work.
You could also use #34418 or #34417.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 30, 2019
8P8C Shielded RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Cat6a Ethernet Cable 25pcs/pack
8P8C Gold Shielded RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Cat6a Ethernet Cable 25pcs/pack
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Are load bars needed? If so do these come with it, or purchased separately.
A shopper
on Apr 11, 2018
In addition to regular category 6, will these work with the 6A cables sold on Monoprice such as PID 30661?
Alejandro Z
on May 24, 2018
In the slot where it just pinches the jacket is it supposed to be a bar that gets pushed down or just 2 little tabs on the sides of the slot?
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2018
Will these work the 23AWG Cat 6A cables that Monoprice sells here (https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18603)?
New User U
on Oct 28, 2018
Monoprice 8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Solid Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 100 pcs/pack
Monoprice RJ45 Strain Relief Boots, 50 pcs/pack, Red
I bought this connector, and I had 0 success to terminate the 23AWG cable I bought in same order, https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=301&cp_id=10234&cs_id=3010302&p_id=13563&seq=1&format=2 . Pin1 always failed. And it seems that the holes in loadbar is very hard to use also.
Can someone recommend a connector (preferably shielded version) working for the cable? https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=301&cp_id=10234&cs_id=3010302&p_id=13563&seq=1&format=2
Thanks!
Can someone recommend a connector (preferably shielded version) working for the cable? https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=301&cp_id=10234&cs_id=3010302&p_id=13563&seq=1&format=2
Thanks!
Qiang Z
on Sep 23, 2019
What is the thickness of the gold plating?
Mike M
on Dec 6, 2019
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Works great.
Worked perfectly for crimping plugs on end of _solid_ core cat 6 cable. Note they are not the passthrough style seen elsewhere, but are 2 parts and have a little cable comb that holds the wires in the correct order and fits in to the rest of the plug for easy crimping.
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I did not realize these had inserts, I would not have bought them.
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Great product.
They have done the job as expected.
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Not Impressed
Took entirely to long to align the cables the offset wholes made stringing the cables through the insert a horribly tedious job, ended up going to a local store and buying a different brand all together.
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Better than pass through connectors.
These are the best. The failure rate is lower than pass through connectors in my opinion. These are easier to terminate than pass through connectors as well.
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Gets the job done
The connectors work well enough. The insert works well because you can get everything aligned nicely before crimping. The product packaging came with no directions, so it took me a bit to figure out how to get it all to work. I bought the Monoprice crimper and it worked well with the connectors.
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Works fine, wire insert is a hassle
Besides the wire harness insert thingy, they worked just fine.
I don't know what problem the insert is trying to solve. To me, it just made terminating my cables a bit more of a hassle.
I don't know what problem the insert is trying to solve. To me, it just made terminating my cables a bit more of a hassle.
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Will not buy again. I used about 5 of them before I realized the contacts were not crimping properly. After properly seating all wires in the inserts and crimping, many of the wires were not pierced by the contacts. Despite using the correct cat 6 previously purchased from monoprice and another 5 attempts, none of the plugs passed testing. Usually very pleased with monoprice products but these are not good at all.
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Great, once I got the correct crimper
I thought I understood RJ45 termination, so I thought I could use the same ole crimper that i've had for 20 years on these, but it turns out that there are different types of RJ45 crimpers. Once I purchased a new crimper, they worked great. My old crimper tried to crimp into the slot directly behind the blades of the connector, while the new one does not.
The instructions provided by Monoprice could use some much better pictures, it isn't clear at all that that the cables should be cut off flush with the insert, and that the insert should go all the way in until it touches the front.
Attached is a picture of my crimper that doesn't work, I hope I can save someone else some grief.
The instructions provided by Monoprice could use some much better pictures, it isn't clear at all that that the cables should be cut off flush with the insert, and that the insert should go all the way in until it touches the front.
Attached is a picture of my crimper that doesn't work, I hope I can save someone else some grief.
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Pretty Good
Good powerful little sub, good bang for the buck,
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