RJ-45

Has 8 pins not surprisingly numbered 1-8.

Also known as the 8 position 8 contact (8P8C) connector. But everyone calls them RJ-45s because that’s what they look like.

  • Sometimes called a crimp.
  • Installing a crimp called crimping.
    • Tool used to do this called a crimper.

TIA/EIA Standards #

2 different pin coloring standards for crimping RJ-45 connectors