UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,600 for a sealed pack of 100 plugs, brand new and sealed. Kenyan installers call these "crystal heads", after the clear plastic body. Each UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector adds a silver metal shield over that clear body, so it can bond to the foil inside F-UTP cable. It is an 8P8C plug, meaning eight positions and eight contacts, and it also suits Cat 5e and Cat 5 cable. Collect a pack from Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for structured-cabling contractors, factory maintenance teams, field engineers and data-room technicians, the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector handles network runs where electrical noise is a real risk. Cable laid beside power lines, motors, welding bays or a standby generator can pick up interference. The link then slows, drops packets or disconnects at random. Shielded cable fixes part of that, but only when the plug carries the shield through to the port. The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector closes that gap for workshops in Industrial Area, flour mills in Eldoret and port offices in Mombasa.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded metal plugs in loose bags, Mascom International supplies the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector in counted, sealed packs. Buyers throughout Kenya report fewer link faults on shielded runs once they stop mixing cheap plugs with good cable. The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector also sits beside the UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector at KSh 1,400, so you can match each plug to the cable on the job. Visit our Kimathi Street store or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector
What is the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector 100 Pack price in Kenya?
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector 100 Pack sells for KSh 1,600, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. Each shielded plug costs KSh 16, so a cable with two finished ends uses KSh 32 in plugs. The price covers a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. It is KSh 200 above the unshielded UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector, which costs KSh 1,400 for the same 100 pieces.
Is the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector worth KSh 200 more than the UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector?
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector is worth the extra KSh 200 only when your cable is shielded F-UTP. Its metal shell connects to the cable foil and drain wire, carrying the shield into the network port. The UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector has a plain clear body for ordinary U-UTP cable. Choose the NW111 for noisy sites with motors, generators and power cables nearby. Choose the NW120 for offices, homes and CCTV jobs using standard unshielded cable.
Does the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector help with interference from generators and KPLC power lines?
Yes, the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector helps block electrical interference when paired with shielded F-UTP cable. Standby generators, used across Kenya during KPLC outages, plus motors and fluorescent fittings, create electrical noise that can disturb nearby data cable. The shield only works as a complete chain: shielded cable, shielded plug and a grounded switch or patch panel. Leave out one link, and you lose most of the benefit while still paying for shielded parts.
Who should buy the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector and who should skip it?
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector is for contractors and engineers terminating shielded F-UTP cable in factories, hospitals, server rooms and outdoor runs. Skip it for a typical home or office on plain U-UTP cable, where the UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector does the job for less. Skip it as well if you just want one finished lead to your router. The UGREEN NW112 Cat 6 Ethernet Extension Cable, from KSh 700 for 3 metres, avoids crimping altogether.
How do I crimp the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector onto F-UTP cable?
You crimp the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector with a standard RJ45 crimper, but the foil and drain wire need extra care. Strip the jacket, fold the foil back over the jacket, and keep the drain wire beside it. Sort the pairs, trim them level and push them fully home. When you crimp, the metal shell should grip the folded foil and drain wire. The UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool, KSh 1,800 at Mascom International, handles this in one squeeze.
Can I use the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector on Cat 5e cable?
Yes, the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector also fits Cat 5e and Cat 5 cable, according to the product listing. Many older buildings in Nairobi CBD and Upper Hill still run Cat 5e, so one box can serve both old and new runs. Thicker Cat 6 conductors can feel tight in some plugs, while thinner Cat 5e wires slide in easily. Either way, check through the clear front that all eight wires reach the end before you crimp.
Will a UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector fit my router or switch?
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector fits any standard RJ45 port, including the LAN ports on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Zuku and Telkom fibre routers. Most home routers have plastic ports with no ground contact, so the shield does nothing there, though the link still works normally. Business switches and patch panels with metal ports can ground the shield fully. For a link from a shielded run to an unshielded device, the plug still carries data at full speed.
Is the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector suitable for outdoor CCTV and PoE cameras?
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector suits PoE camera runs, since Power over Ethernet uses the same eight wires as data. Shielded cable helps on long perimeter runs passing near electric fences, gate motors and floodlight cables. Keep every finished plug inside a weatherproof junction box, because rain, dust and coastal humidity in places like Mombasa and Malindi will corrode open metal contacts. A solid crimp matters with PoE, since a loose pin can heat under load.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Shielding
- Cat 6 rated RJ45 plug — built for the Gigabit cabling standard used in most new Kenyan installations.
- Shielded design with a metal outer shell — matches F-UTP cable, which wraps all four pairs in a foil layer.
- Shield carries through to grounded ports — business switches and patch panels can then drain electrical noise away.
- 8P8C layout, meaning eight positions and eight contacts — each wire of the four twisted pairs lands on its own pin.
- Carries Power over Ethernet — feeds IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points and IP phones on the same cable.
Compatibility With Cables and Equipment
- Fits Cat 6, Cat 5e and Cat 5 cable — one stock item covers both older and newer runs.
- Works with any RJ45 port — routers, switches, patch panels, PCs, printers, smart TVs and consoles.
- Plugs into Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Zuku and Telkom fibre routers — wired links for desks, TVs and gaming.
- Accepts both T568A and T568B wiring orders — wire both ends to the same standard for a straight-through cable.
- Fits standard RJ45 crimping dies — the UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool and similar crimpers work.
- Joins other leads through couplers — the UGREEN NW261 RJ45 Ethernet Extender Adapter links two finished cables.
Build and Materials
- Silver metal shield over a clear body — you still see the wire order through the front before crimping.
- Flame-retardant PC plastic, short for polycarbonate — a tough plastic that resists cracking and slows any spread of fire.
- Metal shell grips foil and drain wire on crimping — makes the ground connection and anchors the cable jacket.
- Spring latch on top — clicks firmly into the port so the cable does not work loose from vibration.
- Standard RJ45 body size — fits closely spaced ports on switches and patch panels.
Inclusions and Value
- 100 shielded plugs in one sealed pack — enough for up to 50 cables with a plug at each end.
- KSh 1,600 per pack — about KSh 16 per plug, or KSh 32 for both ends of one cable.
- KSh 200 above the UGREEN NW120 Cat 6 Unshielded RJ45 Connector 100 pack — the cost of the metal shield.
- Retailer part number NW111-50248 — useful when matching stock orders and supplier invoices.
- Brand new and sealed stock — clean contacts, no mixed or loose plugs.
Site Use and Handling
- Best suited to factories, workshops, server rooms and hospitals — places with motors, generators and heavy power cabling.
- Pair with shielded cable and grounded hardware — the shield only works as a complete chain from end to end.
- Store spare plugs dry and sealed — dust and humidity dull the contacts and shield before use.
- Test each finished cable on a LAN tester with shield check — confirms all eight wires and the ground connection.
- Label both ends of every run — helps the next technician trace a fault in a busy data cabinet.
Package Contents
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector pack holds 100 shielded Cat 6 RJ45 plugs with silver metal shells and clear bodies, sealed in UGREEN retail packaging. Cable, boots and tools are not included. Mascom International stocks the UGREEN NW304 Multifunction Crimping Tool at KSh 1,800 for crimping these on site. For a ready-made link instead, ask about the UGREEN NW112 Cat 6 Ethernet Extension Cable in 3-metre and 5-metre lengths.
Warranty
The UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. This includes plugs that arrive with a broken latch, bent contacts or a damaged shell. Plugs spoiled during crimping are not covered as defects. Bring any claim to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Buying the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector from Mascom International
You can collect the UGREEN NW111 Cat 6 Shielded RJ45 Connector at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stop by to handle the silver shielded plugs, compare them against the clear unshielded pack, and pick up a crimper while you are here.
Our team answers stock and bulk-order questions on these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while contractors in Mombasa, Eldoret, Thika, Kisumu and other major towns receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your pack is protected by the 6-month warranty above. We stand behind clear product details, fair prices and dependable after-sales support on every networking order.
