How to make up CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables from scratch using RJ45 pass-through connectors, sometimes called EZ Pass Through or Snap Plugs. See Also: How to use Toolless RJ45 Plugs - https://youtu.be/t_QWqDRh_oo (EVEN EASIER!) Modular RJ45 Plugs with Load Bar - https://youtu.be/Ur03qCHXxbw How to Crimp Standard RJ45 plugs - https://youtu.be/QMpWkkqX1eM How to Wire Up Ethernet Wall Jacks - https://youtu.be/IHxTbtAEd-E How to Wire Up Tool-Free Ethernet Keystone Jacks - https://youtu.be/tJPyZMreUbw Purchasing Links: (paid) ➡ RJ45 Snap Plug Crimping Tool: https://geni.us/PassThruCrimper [updated recommendation!] ➡ RJ45 Pass Through / Snap Plugs: https://geni.us/RJ45PassThru ➡ Klein Flush Cutters - https://geni.us/FlushCutters ➡ Klein Ethernet Cable Tester: https://geni.us/EthernetCableTester [updated recommendation!] ➡ Ethernet Cable Tester: https://geni.us/NetworkCableTester [cheaper alternative] ➡ Waterproof RJ45 Connector: https://geni.us/WaterproofRJ45 ➡ Punch Down Tool: https://geni.us/PunchdownTool ➡ Cat6 Ethernet Cable: https://geni.us/Cat6 ➡ Wire Cutters / Snips: https://geni.us/Snips ➡ Automatic Wire Strippers: https://geni.us/WireStrippers DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. ⭐ My Referral Links ⭐ 🏎️ Schedule a FREE test drive or order Tesla Products: https://geni.us/SoN-TESLA 💡 Split £100 with me when you switch to 🐙 Octopus Energy: https://geni.us/SoN-OctopusEnergy 🧋 Get £10 off at Huel: https://geni.us/SoN-Huel 🎸 Buy musical instruments, audio & PA gear from Thomann: https://geni.us/SoN-Thomann 🌍 My KIT profile: https://kit.co/paulfp (Commissions/credits are earned from these links, which helps support me and the channel.) Learn how to make a network cable (patch lead) and fit an RJ45 connector using a pass-through RJ45 crimping tool for Snap Plugs. This type of RJ45 plug allows the 8 conductors to pass through the end, making it easier to ensure the correct order of the coloured wires (T-568A or T-568B) and perfect placement inside the jack before crimping. Now you know how to crimp ethernet cable! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/SwitchedOnNetwork/join #RJ45 #Ethernet #SnapPlugs 00:00 - Intro & The problem with regular RJ45 plugs 01:21 - Stripping the outer sheathing from the network cable 02:19 - Untwist and straighten out all 8 wires 03:09 - Organising the colour-coded wires in the correct order 04:03 - Sliding on the RJ45 Snap Plug, allowing wires to "pass through" 04:55 - Crimping the end and trimming the wires 05:24 - Testing your home made ethernet cable with network cable tester Here's the RJ45 Pinout T-568B diagram which was the first result in Google Images in the video demo: https://www.showmecables.com/blog/post/rj45-pinout More reading, T-568A vs T-568B: https://www.canford.co.uk/TechZone/Article/RJ45ConnectorWiring FOLLOW US: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwitchedOnNet // https://twitter.com/paulfp Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwitchedOnNetwork // https://instagram.com/paulfp Facebook: https://facebook.com/SwitchedOnNetwork // https://facebook.com/paulfp Podcast: http://podfollow.com/switchedonnetwork Join in the discussion in our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwitchedOnNetwork/ ► JOIN Channel for Perks: https://www.youtube.com/SwitchedOnNetwork/join ► Support on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SwitchedOnNetwork ► Browse our MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/switchedonnetwork ► Explore our GEAR: https://kit.co/paulfp Check out our Amazon Influencer shops! ► UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/switchedonnetwork ► USA: https://www.amazon.com/shop/switchedonnetwork ► Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/switchedonnetwork DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Copyright © Innobella Media Limited 2021. All Rights Reserved. https://www.innobellamedia.uk/ For sponsorship, product reviews, collaboration & Business Enquiries you can get in touch here: https://www.switchedonnetwork.com/contact/

• published: 27 May 2021
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