RJ45 plug

[/ɑr dʒeɪ ˈfoʊrti faɪv plʌg/]
nounmasculinepl: RJ45 plugs
conector RJ45
1. A standardized electrical connector used to terminate twisted pair ethernet cables, commonly used in networking and telecommunications
I need to crimp an RJ45 plug onto the end of this ethernet cable.
Preciso cravar um conector RJ45 na extremidade deste cabo de rede.
2. The male connector component that physically connects network devices to ethernet cables
The RJ45 plug fits into the RJ45 jack on the back of the router.
O conector RJ45 se encaixa na tomada RJ45 na parte traseira do roteador.
The RJ45 plug is a universal technical standard used globally in IT and telecommunications. In Brazil, the term 'conector RJ45' is the standard professional terminology used in IT departments, networking courses, and technical support. While 'plug de rede' is sometimes used colloquially, 'conector RJ45' remains the preferred term in formal and professional contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ethernet connector8P8C connectornetwork plugcat5 plug
Antonyms / Antônimos
RJ45 jackRJ45 socket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conector RJ45
Most common term used in technical documentation and IT support
Brazil (informal)
plug de rede
Casual usage among technicians and users
Portugal
conector RJ45
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term is universal
São Paulo (IT sector)
conector ethernet RJ45
More formal specification in corporate environments

Related Words

ethernet cabletwisted pairnetwork adapterpatch cablecrimping toolRJ45 jackCAT5CAT6

Related Idioms & Phrases

crimp an RJ45 plug
plug in an RJ45
RJ45 plug configuration
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