Modular plug identification
RJ11Plug (left), RJ45 Plug (right)
RJ 11 Plug:
Up to six (6) pins
Width of the plastic housing is approximately 3/8 inch
Commonly used in telephone modular cords between the wall and telephone (Normally two or four pins). Many receipt printers accept this type of connector when interfacing "solenoid-only" cash drawers
 
RJ 45 Plug:
Up to eight (8) pins
Width of the plastic housing is approximately 11/32 inch
Commonly used in "10-Base T" and "100-Base T" network cabling. Star DP8340Rx series serial data cables also use this connector.