Tripp Lite N031-050 Cat5e RJ45 Modular Connector, Stranded - 50 Pack

by Tripp Lite

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.8 x 1.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000067SC4
• Item model number: N031-050
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #78 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cables > Computer > Ethernet Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Don't settle for less than the best—enjoy superior network connectivity! This RJ45 Stranded Modular Connectors set (Tripp Lite model N031-050) is ideal for large network installations. Unlike cut-price connectors, they're manufactured to exacting specifications, using superior materials, for reliable performance and long life. And we back our pledge of quality with a lifetime product warranty.

Feature Focus

Don't Accept Imitators—Look for Genuine Tripp Lite Packaging! Accept no substitutes! Your Tripp Lite cable will be shipped to you in its original Tripp Lite packaging (poly bag with Tripp Lite logo; see photo). This is your assurance that the cable you purchase will deliver the superior performance you expect. And if you don't see this packaging, it's not a genuine Tripp Lite cable!

The Smart Solution for Network Installations
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Superior Quality and Performance
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The Smart Solution for Network Installations

This set of 50 Tripp Lite RJ45 8-wire connectors is designed for use with Tripp Lite's N020-01K-GY Cat5e bulk 24 AWG 4-pair stranded UTP cable in custom network installations up to 100 Mbps, 10base-t, Ethernet and token ring. (Not for use with solid cabling.)

Superior Quality and Performance

These premium RJ45 connectors for Cat5/5e applications are manufactured with 50-micron gold contacts to assure error-free signal transfer.

Lifetime Product Warranty

When you choose this genuine Tripp Lite cable, you get superior performance plus peace of mind! We're so confident of the quality of these RJ45 Stranded Modular Connectors that we warrant them to be free from defects in material and workmanship—for life!

About Tripp Lite

With more than 85 years of industry experience, Tripp Lite is a trusted, ISO 9001 manufacturer of power protection, power distribution and connectivity solutions for multiple applications: large enterprise networks and VoIP, manufacturing, health care, audio/video, small office/home office and more. Tripp Lite's premium Isobar® Surge Suppressor sets the standard for surge protection, with over 16 million in service worldwide. Recognized worldwide for quality, service and innovation, Tripp Lite is committed to providing its customers with innovative power and connectivity solutions for every application, from the desktop to the data center.

Technical Specifications

Type:	Cat 5e (RJ45) Stranded Modular Connector
Contacts:	Gold, 50 Micron
Per Pack:	50 Connectors
Application:	Use with 4-Pair Stranded Cabling
Warranty:	Lifetime

Tripp Lite Solutions for Network Connectivity

N020-01K-GY Cat5e Bulk Stranded-Core Cable—Gray, 1000 ft.

Premium bulk cabling for Category 5 and 5e applications. This 24 AWG 4-pair stranded UTP cable with PVC jacket is rated for 350MHz/1Gbps communication. Meets current industry standards including IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.5, ANSI/EIA/TIA 568, ISO/IEC 11801 and ETL (category 5e draft 11). Lifetime warranty.

N022-01K-GY Cat5e Bulk Solid-Core Cable—Gray, 1000 ft.

Premium bulk solid-core cabling for Category 5 and 5e applications. This 24 AWG 4-pair solid cable with PVC jacket is rated for 350MHz/1Gbps communication. Use for non-plenum horizontal wiring applications. Meets current industry standards including IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.5, ANSI/EIA/TIA 568, ISO/IEC11801 and ETL (category 5e, draft 11). Lifetime warranty.

N024-01K Cat5e Bulk Solid-Core Plenum-Rated Cable—1000 ft.

Premium bulk solid-core plenum cabling for Category 5 and 5e applications. This 24 AWG 4-pair solid cable with plenum jacket is rated for 350MHz/1Gbps communication. Designed for premise (in-wall) cabling applications in air ducts and drop ceilings. Meets most current industry standards including IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.5, ANSI/EIA/TIA 568, ISO/IEC 11801 and ETL (category 5e, draft 11). Lifetime warranty.

N030-010 RJ45 Connector for Solid-Conductor 4-Pair Cat5e Cable—10 Pack

Modular RJ45 connectors for use with Tripp Lite Solid Conductor Cat5e Cable (model N022-01K-GY) or Zero-Skew Cable (model P524-01K). Feature 50-micron gold contacts for optimum signal transmission. Lifetime warranty.

N032-001 Cat5e Straight Through Modular Inline Coupler—RJ45 F/F

Stand-alone RJ45 inline coupler provides a female-to-female feed-through connection, enabling two network patch cables to be connected to provide greater overall length. Compatible with Cat5 and Cat5e applications. Lifetime warranty.

N033-001 Straight Through Modular Inline Coupler—RJ45 F/F

Stand-alone RJ45 inline coupler provides a female-to-female feed-through connection, enabling two RJ45 patch cables to be connected to provide greater overall length. Not Cat5/Cat5e rated; use with telephone-type applications only. Lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Tripp Lite Lite RJ-45 Plug N031-050 Cable Adapters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish, June 16, 2010

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Invisible Lizard "Matt" (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tripp Lite N031-050 Cat5e RJ45 Modular Connector, Stranded - 50 Pack (Personal Computers)

I've made hundreds of network cables in the past. I always thought that RJ45 heads were all the same. This batch is rubbish. Every cable I've made suffers from some sort of fault or short. Wiggle the cable and you lose connection. At first I though it was my crimper (which has worked for me for years) and tried another one. Nope. So in a fit of desperation, I went down to Home Depot last night and picked up a bag of 10 which cost me as much as this bag of 50. Snipped off the heads of the first cable giving me trouble. Put the Home Depot heads on, and it works like a charm. The remainder of this bag went in the trash, and I'll be looking for another brand/vendor. Apparently, you *do* get what you pay for. At least I didn't waste a lot of money. (Although I did waste a lot of time.) Don't make the same mistake.

Note: If I look closely at these heads compared to the ones I got from Home Depot, I can see the Home Depot "teeth" - which need to pierce the 8 strands - are much sharper and there are 3 teeth, compared to this set which are shallower and have only 2 teeth. I think this is part of the problem. They aren't making a good connection with the wire. I can't be bothered with trying to force a deeper connection, maybe jimmying something into my crimper to tighten them down even more. This crimper is good quality and has served me for years. It's not the problem here.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get what you pay for, December 20, 2008

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B. McGregor "BigMG" (Podunk, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tripp Lite N031-050 Cat5e RJ45 Modular Connector, Stranded - 50 Pack (Personal Computers)

The modules are up to standard except for the collar/wedge that is supposed to hold the cable in place. It allows the cable to wriggle around and the wires come loose eventually. Had about 1 out of 10 do this. Solution, put a dab of superglue between cable and module, after crimping and testing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, very sturdy, February 10, 2008

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This review is from: Tripp Lite N031-050 Cat5e RJ45 Modular Connector, Stranded - 50 Pack (Personal Computers)

I bought these at the same time I bought my first crimper, so I was a bit skeptical on how the whole process worked. In the end, I found these connectors to be great. They always grasped the wire firmly and crimped on with ease. I will certainly buy these connectors in the future whenever I need to make more CAT5 cables.