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Post by brettj on Dec 25, 2023 21:10:08 GMT
Has anyone installed their own ethernet cable?
A little more complicated than plug and play.
Have two runs already, but looking to see if I can install and terminate a 10m run to my system.
Something like Supra Cat8 for around £60 is a possibility.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 25, 2023 21:29:07 GMT
I do it at work. Installing cable is straightforward, terminating isn't. Don't even try it unless you have the right tools for the job, and the correct RJ45 plugs or back plates.. Something like this...  |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 26, 2023 14:39:49 GMT
What Martin said, and even if you buy the correct tools, practice, practice, practice, on some odds and ends of cable until you're confident.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 26, 2023 16:51:04 GMT
I saw my IT guy doing it many years ago and realised it was not for me
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Post by brettj on Dec 31, 2023 8:46:22 GMT
I hear you muted, but clear.
Not worth attempting, unless I've practiced.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2023 9:11:23 GMT
You could do the installation and have a cable engineer come and terminate the ends. He should have a Fluke or similar cable tester to ensure that everything works. Maybe an hour's work?
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Post by mayebaza on Dec 31, 2023 9:27:15 GMT
I found terminating the cables can be pretty easy if you use tooless connectors like these: Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! ￡2.29 63%OFF | AMPCOM Toolless RJ45 Connector, CAT8/7A/7/6A/6 Tool free Reusable Termination Plugs Shielded Ethernet Field Modular PLug a.aliexpress.com/_EIeD8UZ |
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Post by mattspl on Jan 1, 2024 19:51:03 GMT
I found terminating the cables can be pretty easy if you use tooless connectors like these: Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! ￡2.29 63%OFF | AMPCOM Toolless RJ45 Connector, CAT8/7A/7/6A/6 Tool free Reusable Termination Plugs Shielded Ethernet Field Modular PLug a.aliexpress.com/_EIeD8UZI wonder if much time can be saved(if any) using those tool less RJ45’s? It’s ok terminating a few after some practice, but very time consuming stripping and terminating large numbers. |
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Post by NigelB on Jan 17, 2024 21:58:42 GMT
Late incoming: These toolless/toolfree connectors are also called field termination i.e. they are expressly designed so they can be terminated out in the field without a nice clean bench etc. What I like about them (not having used them yet, but I do have some here) is the purposeful chunky look, as admired and adopted by a manufacturer or two. For example, this is a snip at £3,430  www.futureshop.co.uk/nordost-valhalla-2-ethernet-cable |
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