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
EXCELLENT ANSWER! This is my first time with the insert and you made this easy, thank you!
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- New User U on Sep 21, 2020
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
EXCELLENT ANSWER! This is my first time with the insert and you made this easy, thank you!
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- New User U on Sep 21, 2020
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
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
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?
New User U
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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will these work with poe security cameras?
New User U
on Feb 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. These are just a 2 piece unit to make it easier to get the larger diameter wires associated with Cat6e into the RJ45 plug.
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- Steven M on Feb 17, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. These are just a 2 piece unit to make it easier to get the larger diameter wires associated with Cat6e into the RJ45 plug.
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- Steven M on Feb 17, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2020
These will work with POE. I used them for a few POE security cameras and POE WIFI APs.
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- Stephen H on Feb 17, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2020
yes those connectors works with POE cams
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- Samuel B on Feb 17, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2020
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are these connectors good for cat6 600 volt cable ??
A shopper
on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 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
BEST ANSWER: 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
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
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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- Tom on Oct 26, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2017
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Can these pass 10G?
Matthew S
on Dec 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes Cat6 can support up to 10 Gbs speed.
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- Jason B on Dec 8, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes Cat6 can support up to 10 Gbs speed.
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- Jason B on Dec 8, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2020
I can say they connect at 10Gb, they do exceed 1Gb, but I've never flooded the connection to full 10Gb... For real, full, fast ethernet buy pre-built or Optical.
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- Andrew B on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 23, 2020
This a standard Ethernet plug for Cat 6 cable. I believe that your real question should be whether your network provider has you subscribed for the capability to receive/transmit a specific speed for a particular purpose, i.e., 1Gigabit being prominent right now. A Cat 6 cable (with matching plug) is just a cable that can manage sending/receiving in a certain speed range. This post will not let me include a link, so you will have to research “How to choose an Ethernet cable” for more information. This should help.
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- Eliysha Y on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
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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
The "collar" is called an "insert". There is a bag of 100 inserts inside the bag of plugs. This is why the product is called "Monoprice 8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts"
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- New User U on Sep 21, 2020
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
The "collar" is called an "insert". There is a bag of 100 inserts inside the bag of plugs. This is why the product is called "Monoprice 8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts"
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- New User U on Sep 21, 2020
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.
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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.
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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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Will this work with cat6a cable?
A shopper
on Dec 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It should work,, according to a Google search I did. I used cat6, so I can't be 100% sure.
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- Robert G on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It should work,, according to a Google search I did. I used cat6, so I can't be 100% sure.
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- Robert G on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2020
Yes, they work fine with cat6A.
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- DAVID E on Feb 18, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2019
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Will these work with cat 6a cable?
Randy L
on Jul 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No. They don't work for CAT6 at all. Wire shielding is too thick.
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- Cameron M on Jun 24, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: No. They don't work for CAT6 at all. Wire shielding is too thick.
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- Cameron M on Jun 24, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2022
No, it will not work with Monoprice's CAT6 23AWG cable.
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- Carl Cassler C on Aug 31, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2022
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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 1000ft Orange CMR UL Bulk Cable, Solid (w/spine), UTP, 23AWG, 550MHz, Pure Bare Copper, Reelex II Pull Box, Bulk Ethernet Cable
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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Has anyone had trouble with this connector shorting out? I’ve found them very easy to use with the monoprice cat6 cable that is solid copper. I’ve had a handful test out on my cable tester as being shorted on the 7-8 pins (B style wiring, brown and brown-white). It’s been this specific problem each time and I’m wondering what is causing this issue. I’m crimping them with monoprice’s crimper too.
New User U
on Jul 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I haven't had any troubles with them. I used them on the cat6, gel filled, direct bury cable
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- Timothy C on Jul 8, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I haven't had any troubles with them. I used them on the cat6, gel filled, direct bury cable
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- Timothy C on Jul 8, 2021
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Can someone out there please let me know what technique they use to get 23 AWG Cat 6 wires to pass through the insert? I've terminated hundreds or thousands of Ethernet cables in my day. I cannot work with these connectors at all.
Eric W
on Sep 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I had the exact same frustrations as you. These ends do not work for the CAT6 cable they sell on the site.
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- Cameron M on Jun 24, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I had the exact same frustrations as you. These ends do not work for the CAT6 cable they sell on the site.
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- Cameron M on Jun 24, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2022
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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
Is there a special trick or method to getting 23 AWG CAT6 wires loaded into the insert? Sure, I can single out one wire and pull it through but even one wire is tight. Getting all eight wires loaded and pulled through is a nightmare. I'm thinking this product is not truly designed for 23 AWG wire.
Eric W
on Sep 21, 2021
Do these plugs allow pull through of the 4 pair wires? Ie: Are there holes near the pins for the strangs to be pulled / adjusted for a snug fit or do they have to be precut and presized before inserting into the plug?
A shopper
on Dec 8, 2021
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These things work pretty good but they are cheap things not up to the quality of their cables that I usually buy. Perhaps I should have looked harder and searched for a higher level product but I was so excited to finish my purchase and this was the last item to add that I did not use my normal diligence.
But these things only cost a few pennies each and they work well. I just worry about the long run use - will these survive being knocked around and plugged and unplugged over and over? I shall see.
But these things only cost a few pennies each and they work well. I just worry about the long run use - will these survive being knocked around and plugged and unplugged over and over? I shall see.
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Rated 5 out of 5
I Love These!
Network tech here. I've used several different RJ45 cable plug types before but these are my favorite. I read comments that it won't accept 23awg Cat 6 but I have no problem whatsoever with solid core 23 and 24awg cable. It's so nice how far you can get the jacket up into the connector.
Only downside is it being a two piece system so don't lose the inner load bar, they are tiny but in their own bag.
Only downside is it being a two piece system so don't lose the inner load bar, they are tiny but in their own bag.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works great
I used these to make bespoke Cat6 cables. The conductors are 23AWG and I had no issues getting them in the guide. You have to straighten the conductors for a good fit. I used jewelry pliers to get nice straight lines. You can't just try to jam in the untwisted pairs, which I imagine is what the people who complain about the fit are doing. I was nervous to order this because I wasn't sure, but it's really that simple. Straighten the conductors and insert into the guide. Crimp and done!
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Rated 2 out of 5
Cat 6 Solid doesnt fit
Do not buy these for Cat 6 Solid. The individual strands of wire barely fit inside the insert. It takes 30 min just to do one connector and you are spending lots of time to get the wires to fit. Many times it ends up pulling the sheath back and you have to start over.
Don't ignore the other reviews like I did that say the same thing.
Don't ignore the other reviews like I did that say the same thing.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 2 out of 5
Decently priced but you might want to get these somewhere else
They don?t like to stay in the plugs very well. Sometimes they are fine depending on the port.
Creating is fine but they could be better.
Creating is fine but they could be better.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Doesn?t fit premium cable
This does not fit solid Cat6 cable. It is virtually impossible to fit it through the collar. It might work with cheaper cat6 cable, but when pairing with better cable, it won?t fit. Wasted money and product is going in the trash. Too bad, I generally like monoprice?s products.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Nearly impossible for 23 AWG Cat 6
I really hope someone can set me straight here but in my experience, these are worthless for 23 AWG Cat 6 cable. The inserts just barely allow for the wires to slide in. When finally getting all 8 wires inserted, it is near impossible to slide the insert down to the cable jacket. These plugs work well with Cat 5e that I have but who needs the insert for Cat 5 anyway? I gave the product 3 stars instead of 1 only because there's a chance I'm simply doing something wrong. I do have a lot of experience terminating Cat 5/5e but am just learning with Cat 6.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 4 out of 5
Like any other insert. Serviceable, but not especially innovative or exciting.
These are okay inserts. You will (probably) need to trim them multiple times, and inserting them isn?t always easy as a small corner may get stuck, or the copper tap is too low, or something else, but usually you can manage to get them on, and crimped. They aren?t passthroughs, but passthroughs are still, and will always be, incredibly overpriced. One positive point of these style of inserts though is that, though you have to trim it multiple times, requiring you to insert them using the cable means that they will be trimmed so short that you will never have to worry about missing the sleeve when you crimp, and with or without protective boots, they will always look clean.
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