Mastodawn

'k, that one's my bad. (I got distracted while punching down the panel end.) #CAT6 #RJ45 #8P8C #Ethernet #StructuredCable #Networks

C.Apr 3

If that laptop doesn't have an RJ-45 [1] socket on it, it's not a business/enterprise unit. [2] Full stop.

[1] Yes, technically 8P8C modular connector, but nobody calls it that.

[2] That makes it a consumer-grade machine, and should be treated as having an expiry date as long as its 1-year warranty. Every day after that is a gift.

#laptop #consumer #business #serviceable #ethernet #RJ45 #8P8C #notebook #computer #trash #ewaste #opinions

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C.Dec 21

@EdwinG @SnowyCA

This may be the outside scoop, so I beg your pardon if so.

There's a newer style of crimp RJ-45 / 8P8C connector housing which is easier to use. Unlike the ones that have been around forever, you feed the wires all the way through the housing, so they stick out the front a little. Then the crimping tool cuts them off flush while crimping the contacts.

I haven't used them - I share your frustrations with making cables, particularly with stranded cable - but they are apparently much easier to get a reliable connection with.

Might be worth a try. They're commonly labelled "passthrough" connectors. I'm not recommending this particular seller or listing, it just has some good images:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005981666728.html

#8P8C #RJ45 #ethernet #crimp