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Review on πŸ’™ SolidLink - SL610A5 500ft CAT6A S/FTP In-Wall Ethernet Cable (CMR Rated) UL Listed Bare Copper Solid 23AWG Conductor 550Mhz Fluke Tested Wire (Blue) by Russ Mashlan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Be prepared for some extra work/expense but very durable connectors

This is a good quality cable, definitely thicker than normal Cat 5e or Cat6 as others have said. I haven't tested the speed at the moment, so I can't answer these questions. My main reason for this review is to let you know which keystone jacks and terminators I used. I used Cable Matters model 180014 shielded keystone connectors and model 180086 shielded plugs. Both connectors are heavy duty connectors but they are much appreciated having tried using plastic Cat 6 connectors (I couldn't find 6a) from Lowe's (they don't work so don't try). They take longer to apply and are definitely more voluminous, but I would definitely use them again due to the solid construction. I also ordered and used a Cable Matters 180087 Keystone crimping tool, which isn't strictly necessary, but if you don't have one you'll need to use some kind of big-lipped right-angle pliers to crimp them all the way. Something else. I have found it extremely helpful to order a pair of micro cutter pliers to trim off any excess wire after the wires have been inserted into the connectors. The tiny nose end of these pliers easily gets into hard-to-reach places. I ordered Hakko CHP-170 micro cutters for about $7 or $8 and they worked great.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Short instructions