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Review on π VCE (Generation 1) 30-Pack Shielded Cat6A/Cat7 RJ45 Modular Plugs - Nickel Plated, 50u" Gold Plated Ethernet Connector with Strain Relief Boots - Blue by Matthew Thorndike
Will not work with 26 AWG cable
later. This should have worked with my shielded CAT 7 cable but it didn't. First. My fault as they are not shielded and if you have shielded cable you should use shielded plugs and keystone jacks to avoid static discharge. Second, those 26 AWG connectors didn't make a good connection. I must have made over a dozen. I finally got my hands on some shielded plugs and connectors from Cable Makers and they were very simple in comparison and required no tools other than wire cutters. This required a $37 crimping tool.
Pros
- DIY RJ45 CABLE ENDS are ideal for making custom length Ethernet patch cords; Supports 23AWG round or flat wire with a core OD of 1.35-1.45mm. The core outer diameter of cables with the same AWG rating can vary depending on the manufacturer. Please ensure that both AWG and OD MUST meet the requirements of
Cons
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