Get it right first time, every time! How to make up shielded Cat7 ethernet cables from scratch using modular RJ45 connectors, with a load bar. Purchasing Links: (paid) ➡ RJ45 Modular Crimping Tool: https://geni.us/ModularCrimper ➡ Ethernet Cable Tester: https://geni.us/NetworkCableTester ➡ RJ45 Modular Plugs with Load Bar: https://geni.us/RJ45ModularPlugsCat7 ➡ Cat7 Shielded Ethernet Cable: https://geni.us/Cat7Cable ➡ Cat6 Ethernet Cable: https://geni.us/Cat6 ➡ Flush Cutters: https://geni.us/FlushCutters ➡ Metric Tape Measure: https://geni.us/MetricTapeMeasure ➡ 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 an RJ45 crimping tool for Modular Plugs with a Load Bar. This type of RJ45 plug allows the 8 conductors to pass through the end of the load bar before you insert into the plug, 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! See Also: Pass-Through / EZ RJ45 Snap Plugs - https://youtu.be/NWhoJp8UQpo How to Crimp Standard RJ45 plugs - https://youtu.be/QMpWkkqX1eM How to Wire Up Ethernet Wall Jacks - https://youtu.be/IHxTbtAEd-E #RJ45 #Ethernet #LoadBar 00:00 - The problem with regular RJ45 plugs and Pass Through / EZ Plugs 00:29 - Stripping the outer sheathing from the network cable 00:45 - Automatic Wire Stripper 01:11 - Untwist and straighten out all 8 wires 01:31 - Organising the colour-coded wires in the correct order 03:06 - Sliding on the RJ45 load bar & trimming the wires 03:56 - Assembling the modular plug 04:10 - Crimping the end and fitting strain relief boot 05:05 - 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 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/SwitchedOnNetwork/join 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 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 2022. 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: 13 Dec 2022
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