RJ45 jack

[ar-jay-forty-five jak]
nounfemininepl: RJ45 jacks / conectores RJ45
conector RJ45 / tomada RJ45
1. A standardized network connector used to connect Ethernet cables to devices such as computers, routers, and switches
The RJ45 jack on my laptop was damaged, so I had to use an external network adapter.
O conector RJ45 do meu notebook foi danificado, então tive que usar um adaptador de rede externo.
2. The female socket part of an Ethernet connection that receives the RJ45 plug
Insert the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 jack until you hear a click.
Insira o cabo Ethernet na tomada RJ45 até ouvir um clique.
RJ45 jacks are ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American tech environments. In Brazil, IT professionals often mix English technical terminology with Portuguese, frequently referring to it as 'RJ45' or 'conector RJ45' interchangeably. The term is standardized globally in networking fields across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Ethernet jacknetwork jackRJ45 socketRJ45 portconector de rede

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conector RJ45 / tomada RJ45
Most common technical term in Brazil
São Paulo
jack RJ45
Often uses the English term directly in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
conector de rede / RJ45
Mixed usage of Portuguese and English terms
Portugal
tomada RJ45 / conector RJ45
Portuguese prefers 'tomada' (socket) over 'jack'

Related Words

RJ45 plugEthernet cableCat5eCat6network adaptermodular connectorcabo de rede

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug into the RJ45 jack
the RJ45 jack is loose
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