Write the function of RJ45 connectors and media converters in networking.

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An RJ45 connector is used with twisted-pair network cables such as CAT6 to connect computers, switches, routers, and other networking devices; it has 8 metal pins that make contact with the 8 wires of the cable, letting data signals flow through the cable and equipment without problems. A media converter is a networking device that converts a signal from one type of network connection to another, such as instantly converting signals between copper cable and fiber optic cable, allowing two dissimilar types of network cables to be connected together (for example, linking a fiber optic backbone to a computer room's copper CAT6 cabling).