RJ45 socket

[/ˌɑːr dʒeɪ ˈfɔːrtifaɪv ˈsɑːkɪt/]
nounpl: RJ45 sockets
conector RJ45
1. A standardized network connector used to terminate twisted pair ethernet cables, typically for local area network (LAN) connections
The RJ45 socket on the back of the router connects to the modem via an ethernet cable.
O conector RJ45 na parte traseira do roteador se conecta ao modem através de um cabo ethernet.
2. The female receptacle port where an RJ45 connector plug is inserted on networking devices
Make sure you insert the cable firmly into the RJ45 socket until you hear a click.
Certifique-se de inserir o cabo firmemente no conector RJ45 até ouvir um clique.
RJ45 sockets are ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American technical environments. In Brazil, the term 'conector RJ45' is widely used in IT departments and among tech professionals. The technology is standard across both countries for ethernet networking, though terminology may vary slightly between technical specialists and general consumers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RJ45 connectorethernet socketethernet portnetwork socketLAN socket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conector RJ45
Most common term in technical contexts
General Brazilian
soquete RJ45
Alternative technical term, less common but understood
São Paulo
porta ethernet
Often used generically for any ethernet port
Portugal
tomada RJ45
Portuguese European term for the socket/jack

Related Words

ethernet cabletwisted pair cablecat5 cablecat6 cablenetwork interface cardpatch cableRJ45 plugnetwork port
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