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After starting the crimp with the screwdriver, place the plug into the crip cavity at the rear of the tool latch side down. Step 17: No more load bars means less waste and frustration. The ability to see the conductors come through the front of the plug allows you to verify the correct TIA 568A or 568B color sequence which minimizes bad terminations. When buying cable and connectors from different vendors, try for the middle! For example, if your Ethernet cable has a stated insulated conductor diameter of 1.00mm, then select a RJ45 plug with an insulated conductor range of 0.95 to 1.05mm. This will give you the best fitment and performance and also allows for tolerance changes from lot to lot (which on Ethernet cable can vary as much as +/- .05mm). Easy does it. Practice makes perfect. S traighten the conductors as best as possible, without damaging them.

If the plug is 2 prong or 3 prong. 3 prong plugs will work with stranded and solid copper conductors. 2 prong plugs work with stranded copper only. Never attempt to create an Ethernet patch cable by using hand crimped RJ45 plugs on both ends when using solid copper Ethernet. Buy factory pre-terminated patch cords for this purpose. If in a pinch, use field termination plugs at both ends when seeking to create a patch cable using solid copper bulk Ethernet cable. Written by Don Schultz, trueCABLE Technical Sales Representative & Fluke Networks Certified Technician How did I know that the cable in question would work with this plug? I knew how to Select the Correct Connector. Notes on Cat6 and Cat6A Shielded plugs in general: There it is. Pretty easy to do, once you have a couple goes at it. Keep in mind that terminating an RJ45 plug is part science and part art. If you are new to this, practice on scrap cable and buy enough plugs just in case you make bad terminations. Trust me, I have made my fair share of bad terminations over the years. Practice makes perfect.

If you don't required shielded cabling, not connecting the earth will not affect the function of the cable. Shielded plugs are different again as they have a metal coat to ensure end to end earthing of the cable. RJ45 termination tool with no strain latch presser bar (or in this case, one that can adjust to stop it from engaging)Once you have terminated both ends of your cable run, it is time for testing. There are a number of tools to accomplish this, and the easier and more informative the test is, the more expensive it will be. Take a look at this blog for tips on dealing with issues: Basic Network Cable Troubleshooting: What Did I Do Wrong?

When it comes to unshielded connectors on shielded cable, don’t do it. Shielded cables need shielded connectors for the cable shield to function properly (the outside of the metal connector functions as an extension of the cable shield and is used to bond to ground).Grab your RJ45 crimp and termination tool. Place the plug into the tool (it will only go one way). Continue placing pressure on the cable and plug by pushing lightly into the tool cavity. At the same time, press the lever downward in one smooth motion. This single step does one thing only: