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Best RJ46 Connectors?

FarmerGiles97

So im going to be tidying my set up soon and want to know what the best connectors are for RJ45? 

 

I run CAT 6 cable.  

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Any cat6 connectors are fine for terminating cat6 cable. You don't want to use Cat5e ends because wire gauge can make it difficult or impossible to terminate the end.

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1 minute ago, Lurick said:

Any cat6 connectors are fine for terminating cat6 cable. You don't want to use Cat5e ends because wire gauge can make it difficult or impossible to terminate the end.

Na i understand! Just didnt know if there was a preferred brand that helps eliminate noise and interference ect! 

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1 minute ago, JordanHopkins97 said:

Na i understand! Just didnt know if there was a preferred brand that helps eliminate noise and interference ect! 

Not that I know of, nope :)

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I have found bulk ones off eBay can have pretty soft connectors, so they get scored/scratched when crimping which can theoretically (though I haven't yet experienced it, even though some of mine run Multi-gig) cause signal problems.

Store bought while more expensive, are probably going to be a decent standard.

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