# RJ45 plugs

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043>\
**Category:** Interconnect\
**Tags:** cross-reference, modular-ethernet-connectors, phoenix-contact, connectors-interconnects\
**Created:** [June 4, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043 "2025-06-04T14:39:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![bart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/bart/32/34811_2.png) [@bart](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bart)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043/1 "2025-06-04T14:39:32Z")

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I have been asked to repair an Ethernet cable. It is not possible to replace this cable, I have to put a plug on the end of it. My problem is that the cable is one of those cheap very thin wired cables. The RJ45 plugs I have will not work as the wires are too thin. There must be a RJ45 plug that is made for this kind of cable. Can someone help me find this device?

This cable came with a surveillance camera system. It does not appear to even be twisted pair wiring, It’s very thin wire and, as I said, I simply cannot replace this cable.

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**Author:** ![jeff\_12063](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/65b543/32.png) [@jeff\_12063](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jeff_12063)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043/2 "2025-06-04T15:02:17Z")

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Hello Bart,

The best solution would be to replace the cable, but if you are not able to do that, I would recommend trying the connectors that are DigiKey part number 277-2713-ND (see below). These are for 27AWG which should work just fine for the thinner wires even if they are stranded.

> **[1652716 | DigiKey Electronics](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/phoenix-contact/1652716/2553300)**
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> Order today, ships today. 1652716 – Plug Modular Connector 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) Position Shielded Cat5e IDC from Phoenix Contact. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

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**Author:** ![bart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/bart/32/34811_2.png) [@bart](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bart)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043/3 "2025-06-04T15:16:58Z")

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I assume my crimper should work for these.

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**Author:** ![jeff\_12063](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/65b543/32.png) [@jeff\_12063](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jeff_12063)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043/4 "2025-06-04T17:00:05Z")

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Yes, the crimper will work just fine.

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**Author:** ![bart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/bart/32/34811_2.png) [@bart](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bart)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/rj45-plugs/56043/5 "2025-06-04T17:05:46Z")

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Thank you! My order has been placed.