Provided is an ethernet connector comprising a housing having an insulation displacement contact securely disposed within a hollow portion of the housing, and an insertion member, having a hole configured to receive a wire in a manner so that the wire extends through the hole in a direction perpendicular to an operable direction of insertion of the cartridge into the housing and so that the wire makes electrical connection with the insulation displacement contact when the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. Methodology for forming an ethernet connector is also provided.