Extralink CAT6A RJ45 Tool-less Connector – UTP 8P8C Gold Plated 10Gbps Ethernet Plug

Field technicians and network engineers often face the challenge of terminating Category 6A cabling quickly without compromising performance. This Extralink RJ45 modular plug solves that problem with a genuine tool-less design: you simply arrange the pairs, click the cap shut, and the connector is ready for a 10 Gigabit Ethernet link. It is an ideal choice for on-site installations, data centre patching, and permanent link cabling where accuracy and speed matter.

Key specifications

• Connector type: RJ45 8P8C plug (male)
• Category: CAT6A / Class EA
• Shielding: UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
• Data rate: 10 Gbps
• Bandwidth: 500 MHz
• Wire compatibility: solid and stranded copper, 22-26 AWG
• Contact plating: 50 micron gold plated
• Wiring standard: T568A/T568B colour coded
• Housing material: high-impact polycarbonate
• Reusable: multiple terminations supported
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 60°C
• Withstand voltage: 1000V AC RMS
• Mating cycles: ≥750
• Standards: RoHS, CE, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568-C.2

Why choose it

This plug eliminates the cost of crimping tools and the risk of mis-terminated pins. The tool-less mechanism lets you verify pair alignment before closing, while the gold-plated contacts maintain reliable conductivity over repeated mate/unmate cycles. Its robust polycarbonate body protects the delicate wire connections inside, making it suitable for demanding network environments.

Ideal use cases

• Terminating CAT6A solid or stranded horizontal cable in LAN outlets
• Creating custom-length patch cords for server racks and network rooms
• Field repairs and retrofits where existing cable runs cannot be re-pulled
• Power-over-Ethernet devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points
• Data centre pre-termination and quick patching

Good to know

No special tool is required. Open the hinged cover, insert the wires according to the T568A or T568B colour code, press the cap shut, and the gold-plated contacts pierce the insulation. Always test the finished plug with a network cable tester. This connector supports both solid and stranded cables between 22 and 26 AWG and keeps full 10GBASE-T performance over Category 6A cabling.