Cat6a rj45 connectors that actually terminate.

[Andeh1]

Can anyone recommend a supplier of Cat6a connectors that will actually enable me to terminate the wires?

I've gone through a few typea that despite huge effort I can't for the life of me feed the cables through. Cat6a being higher gauage and stiffer... But there must be a way of doing it!!

[Mr Pointy]

There are a few options on this page;

https://www.comms-express.com/categories/plugs-boo...

[mchoody]

These are the only type of plugs we would use for this purpose.

https://excel-networking.com/catalogue/product/100...

https://www.comtecdirect.co.uk/ultima-field-termin...

The downside is the size of the plug (and the expense) but these work.

[Mr Pointy]

The first link has an errant full stop:

https://excel-networking.com/catalogue/product/100...

[megaphone]

mchoody said:

These are the only type of plugs we would use for this purpose.

https://excel-networking.com/catalogue/product/100...

https://www.comtecdirect.co.uk/ultima-field-termin...

The downside is the size of the plug (and the expense) but these work.

We used these for quite a few installs for HDbaseT (HD TV over CAT6a). They have been unreliable, the weight of the cable and the big connector cause intermittent connection in the sockets, they don't seat very well, always feel a bit loose in the sockets. .

I've been changing them out for proper crimp connectors, I'll dig out the link for them.

Edited by megaphone on Saturday 9th September 11:34

[megaphone]

These are the ones I now use. Made by TUK.

Two piece, a bit fiddly but they work. You can use a standard crimp tool and use some pliers for the strain relief.

https://cpc.farnell.com/tuk/pgsxl/rj45-connector-c...

[NorthDave]

We would pretty much always use a tool less jack and a patch lead. Way more reliable in most circumstances.

[LordLoveLength]

Where did you source your cat 6a from? Although it should be 23awg not all cables are, and some have extra thick insulation.

You may need oversize rj45s
https://www.designacable.com/oversize-cat6a-rj45-c...

[andy_ran]

Cat6a isnt easy to terminate - Persistence is the key

I run a cabling installation company and we double our termination time for CAT6a over normal CAT6

[beko1987]

I cheated and bought rj45 terminals where the inner wires can poke through the top. I find it far easier to sort the end of the cable and push too much through, check the wiring, crimp down then cut the excess off with a sharp blade.

Did 2 yesterday running a new wire in my house. Also have a £4 from ebay cable tester which is handy. Just flashes a light for every good connection. No light, bad connection.

[mikef]

I was going to say this - look on Amazon (etc) for “Cat6 passthrough RJ45”. Dead easy

[Durzel]

Isn’t it generally advisable to punch in solid core network cables? I’ve crimped them in the past but they’ve been a right pain generally. It could be that my tools aren’t the best, though.

[Baldchap]

Copper not CCA, pass through connectors.

[andy_ran]

Durzel said:

Isn’t it generally advisable to punch in solid core network cables? I’ve crimped them in the past but they’ve been a right pain generally. It could be that my tools aren’t the best, though.

Yes thats correct

The solid core cable really should go to a termination outlet (Patch Panel, Module, or Field Termination)
Then you should use a Patch cable which is a multi strand cable and much safer to bend about and plug in out etc etc

[megaphone]

mikef said:

I was going to say this - look on Amazon (etc) for “Cat6 passthrough RJ45”. Dead easy

They won't work, the OP has CAT6a which is larger diameter cable.

[mikef]

Ah, I missed that a...

[GuyW]

You're paying for the convenience, but just go Klein Tools Pass-Thru.

Options for Cat5/6/6A shielded & unshielded.
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/voice-data-vide...

You'll need a Pass-Thru crimper.

Edited by GuyW on Monday 11th September 16:18