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Connectors and networking

Patch cords, plugs, keystones, panels, racks and the tools to fit them.

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Technical guide

Before you buy

How connectors and networking connect, and what to check before you order.

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How a wired network connects

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  1. Computer or printer
  2. LAN cable, RJ45 at each end
  3. Network switch
  4. Router
A LAN cable with an RJ45 plug at each end joins a computer to a switch, and the switch to the router.

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What is inside a LAN cable

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A typical unshielded Cat6 cable: an outer jacket around four twisted pairs, eight insulated conductors in all. Conductor size, conductor material and shielding differ from one cable to another, so each product states its own in its specifications.

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Inside a network rack

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A rack door opens onto mounting rails measured in rack units (U). Patch panels, switches and cable managers fit between the rails. The equipment drawn is for scale only and is not included unless the product says so.

Not sure which one you need?

Pick the device, then the port. We show what plugs into it.

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Need help, or buying in quantity?

Send a photo of the port or the old part and we will tell you what fits. For office and dealer quantities, ask for a quotation.

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