network jack
[/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk dʒæk/]
nounpl: network jacks
conector de rede
1. A standardized female connector socket used to connect network cables to computers, switches, routers, and other networking devices
Plug the ethernet cable into the network jack on the back of your computer.
Conecte o cabo ethernet no conector de rede na parte traseira do seu computador.
2. The RJ45 port on networking equipment that accepts network cables
Most laptops have at least one network jack for wired internet connectivity.
A maioria dos laptops possui pelo menos um conector de rede para conectividade de internet com fio.
3. A wall-mounted or panel-mounted connector that serves as an access point for network cables
The network jack in the office wall allows employees to connect their computers directly to the LAN.
O conector de rede na parede do escritório permite que os funcionários conectem seus computadores diretamente à LAN.
In Brazil, especially in the tech industry and urban centers like São Paulo, both 'conector de rede' and the English 'jack de rede' are used interchangeably in professional settings. The term reflects Brazil's adoption of international IT terminology. In Portugal, the preference for 'tomada' (socket/outlet) over 'conector' reflects different regional vocabulary conventions in European Portuguese.
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