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RJ-11 Broadband/Telephone Plug
The US style RJ-11 plug is a 4 pin version of the RJ-45 pictured below.
It is the smallest in size and is used in the UK for DSL/Broadband Internet
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British (Telecom) Plug
The familiar British telephone plug used in over 30 countries around the
world. Any analogue device that operates over a telephone line will be
connected using this plug. You'll often find an RJ-11 plug on one end, and a
BT plug on the other (RJ-11 to BT). |
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USB Type A (Computer)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the most popular way of connecting
peripherals to your computer. To connect most devices, you'll require a type
A to B cable (often supplied with the product). |
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USB Type B (Peripherals)
The other end of the USB wire features a square shape plug designed to
connect to peripherals such as your USB DSL modem or router. |
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RJ-45 Ethernet Network (Crimped Plug)
The RJ-45 connector, featuring 8 pins, is the big brother of the RJ-11.
It's used for data communications, specifically Local Area Networks (LANs).
Cables can be either straight (for normal use between a hub and a computer)
or crossed (for use between two hubs or switches). Each computer requires a
Network Interface Card (NIC) to connect to the network. |
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RJ-45 Ethernet Network (Moulded Plug)
The moulded RJ-45 plug shown to the left performs exactly the same
purpose as the crimped version above. Professionally constructed cables are
usually moulded by a machine instead of crimped using a special device
called a "crimping tool". |
