{"product_id":"rj45-cat8-cat7-cat6a-tool-free-metal-plug-40g-2000mhz-lan-connector","title":"RJ45 Cat8 Tool-Free Metal Plug | 40G 2000MHz LAN Connector","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eRJ45 Cat8 Tool-Free Metal Network Connector – 40G | 2000MHz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your network with this premium \u003cstrong\u003eRJ45 Cat8\/Cat7\/Cat6A tool-free termination plug\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered for ultra-high-speed networking up to \u003cstrong\u003e40 Gigabits per second at 2000MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rugged metal connector makes professional-grade cable termination fast and simple — no punch-down tool required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40G @ 2000MHz Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold-plated contacts deliver full Cat8 spec field termination for demanding, ultra-high-speed data applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free, Hinged Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-hinged impact design allows fast, easy cable assembly without any special crimping tools — perfect for field installers and home network builders alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Metal Die-Cast Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust metal housing integrates a shielding cylinder to suppress EMI, NEXT, and AXT interference for clean, stable signal transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-On Metal Strain Relief Boot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds extra shielding integrity and cable retention at the termination point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE+ Compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Cable Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports 22–26 AWG shielded cables with outer diameters between 7.0mm and 8.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT568A \/ T568B Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e IDC modules can be wired in either standard configuration. Fully backwards compatible with Cat7, Cat6A, and lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets CE certification standards for quality and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest suited for \u003cstrong\u003eround, shielded cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — flat or very thin cables are not recommended as they may not achieve reliable contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that 26AWG cables contain proper copper wire spec; some cables marketed as 26AWG may contain thinner 28AWG copper conductors inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Plating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 micron (24K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCat8, Cat7, Cat6A | 22–26 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable OD Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0mm – 8.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Config\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT568A \/ T568B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Metal Die-Cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × RJ45 Metal Tool-Free Termination Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: No retail box. Packed safely in a protective bubble bag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-channel-relay-module-dc-3-3v-24v-optocoupler-arduino\"\u003e1-Channel Relay Module DC 3.3V–24V Optocoupler for Arduino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/0-25mm-1000-turn-precision-copper-inductor-coil-diy-electronics\"\u003e0.25mm 1000-Turn Precision Copper Inductor Coil for DIY Circuits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-channel-mini-hd-video-encoder-hdmi-to-ip-rtmp-srt-hls-rtsp-h265-h264-iptv\"\u003e1-Channel Mini HD Video Encoder HDMI to IP RTMP SRT HLS H.265\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on structured cabling and network connector standards, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/communications-technology-laboratory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNIST Communications Technology Laboratory\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this RJ45 Cat8 connector compatible with Cat6A and Cat7 cables?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. This RJ45 metal plug is fully backwards compatible with Cat8, Cat7, and Cat6A shielded cables (22–26 AWG, 7.0–8.5mm OD). It supports T568A and T568B wiring configurations for maximum flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Do I need a special crimping tool to terminate this RJ45 connector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No special tools are needed. The open-hinged, tool-free design allows you to quickly and easily terminate your network cable by hand — making it ideal for field installs, home networking, and data center setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does this connector support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. 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