equip 121163 Tool-Free RJ45 Plug — Cat5e, Unshielded, Pack of 2
Cat5eTool-freeUnshielded (UTP)2 pcs/pack
The equip 121163 is a tool-free Cat5e RJ45 plug for unshielded round network cable, supplied as a pack of two, for anyone who needs to put a connector on a cable without owning a crimping tool.
You lay the wires into the colour-coded guides, close the cap and the plug is terminated. The housing is clear polycarbonate (PC, UL 94 V-0 flame rating), so you can see that every wire sits where it should before you plug it into a switch, router or wall outlet. It is a practical fix for on-site repairs, custom cable lengths and cables that have to be pulled through a small hole first and terminated afterwards.
Before you order: equip does not publish the wire gauge (AWG) range or whether this plug takes solid-core or stranded cable. If you are terminating thick Cat6/Cat6A cable or stranded patch cable, send us the cable model first.
What's in the Box
- 2 × equip tool-free RJ45 plugs, Cat5e, unshielded
- No crimping tool needed — none is included
What It Means in Practice
- Lets you shorten a cable that is too long, or replace a broken plug, on site in a couple of minutes.
- You can run the bare cable through a wall or conduit first and fit the plug afterwards — useful where a moulded plug will not pass.
- Cat5e is rated for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet over a correctly terminated link.
- The clear body lets you check the T568A/T568B wire order before you plug in.
What Will Not Work
- Shielded (F/UTP, S/FTP) installations — this plug has no shield contact, so the cable shield is not grounded through it.
- Flat cable — equip specifies round cable.
- 10 Gbit/s over Cat6A runs — this is a Cat5e plug; use a Cat6A connector for 10GBase-T.
- It is not a coupler: to join two finished patch cables use an RJ45 F/F coupler instead.
Key Features
No crimper
Terminates by closing the cap — no crimping tool required.
Gold-plated contacts
Good conductivity and corrosion resistance over many insertions.
Clear PC body
Polycarbonate rated UL 94 V-0; see the wire order through the housing.
Pack of 2
Two plugs — enough for both ends of one cable.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
121163 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4015867171141 |
| Brand |
equip (ASSMANN) |
| Connector |
| Type |
RJ45 plug (male), tool-free |
| Category |
Cat5e |
| Shielding |
Unshielded (UTP) |
| Cable type |
Round cable |
| Contacts |
Gold plated |
| Wire gauge (AWG) / solid or stranded |
Not published by equip |
| Physical |
| Housing material |
PC (polycarbonate), UL 94 V-0 |
| Colour |
Transparent |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
14 × 10 × 41 mm |
| Weight |
12 g |
| Compliance |
RoHS |
| Pack quantity |
2 pcs |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published by equip — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a crimping tool?
No. You insert the wires into the guides and close the plug; that is the point of the tool-free design.
Can I use it on Cat6 cable?
equip rates it as Cat5e and does not publish the AWG range. Cat6 cable is often thicker (23 AWG), so ask us with the cable model before ordering.
How many plugs are in the pack?
Two — one cable, both ends.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Tool-free plugs save the day when you do not have a crimper or need to pass bare cable through a tight hole. For a permanent, certified Gigabit link a wall outlet or keystone with a
ready-made patch cable is usually the cleaner option; for quick on-site repairs on Cat5e cable this pack is exactly what you need.
✓ Buy it if you need to terminate or repair Cat5e UTP round cable without a crimping tool.
✕ Skip it if your cable is shielded, flat, or Cat6A for 10 Gbit/s.
→ Also consider an RJ45 F/F coupler to join two finished patch cables, or a factory-made patch cable of the right length.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.