Editing Ethernet over twisted pair (section)

== Connectors ==
[[File:M12X vs 8P8C ethernet connectors.webp|thumb|[[Category 6A cable|Cat 6A cable]] with an M12X connector in one end and a modular connector in the other]]

* [[8P8C modular connector]]: For stationary uses in controlled environments, from homes to [[datacenter]]s, this is the dominant connector. Its fragile locking tab otherwise limits its suitability and durability. Bandwidths supporting up to [[Cat 8]] cabling are defined for this connector format.
* M12X: This is the [[M12 connector]] designated for Ethernet, standardized as IEC 61076-2-109. It is a 12&nbsp;mm metal screw that houses 4 shielded pairs of pins. Nominal bandwidth is 500&nbsp;MHz (Cat 6A). The connector family is used in chemically and mechanically harsh environments such as factory automation and transportation. Its size is similar to the modular connector.
* ix Industrial:<ref name="ix"/> This connector is designed to be small yet strong. It has 10 pins and a locking mechanism different from the modular connector. Standardized as IEC 61076-3-124, its nominal bandwidth is 500&nbsp;MHz (Cat 6A).
* [[#Single-pair|Single-pair Ethernet]] defines its own connectors:
** IEC 63171-1 ''LC'':<ref name="IEC 63171-1"/> This is a 2-pin connector with a similar locking tab to the modular connector, if thicker.
** IEC 63171-6 ''industrial'':<ref name="IEC 63171-6"/> This standard defines five 2-pin connectors that differ in their locking mechanisms, and one 4-pin connector with dedicated pins for power. The locking mechanisms range from a metal locking tab to [[IEC metric screw sized connectors|M8 and M12 connectors]] with screw or push-pull locking. The 4-pin connector is only defined with M8 screw locking.