Re: installing ethernet RJ45 and faceplate

["bruceR" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This kit is an excellent value that will give you everything you need to
install and maintain cables and jacks at your home. For $80, the price of a
punchdown tool alone, you canNOT beat this kit.
 http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=15043+TL
I keep one of these sets at my 2nd home and one in my car for helping
friends.

"xucaen" <xucaen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Robert Green wrote:
>> That's an excellent point that I overlooked.  He may indeed may have it
>> wired "correctly" in terms of which wire is where, but not "well."  It's
>
>
> HI, Thank you all for your responses. You all have been very helpful.
> Robert and Able were right in that I may have damaged the RJ45
> receptacles by not using the right tool. Once I was sure I had the
> wiring correct, I went around and made sure each wire was pushed into
> the wedge. On one end I had to start over by cutting the end of the
> cable and striiping off the outter insulation.
>
> For right now the connection seems good, in fact I'm writing this
> response from my laptop. But I will definately want to replace those
> jacks soon, and next time I will make sure I use a a punchdown tool.
>
> Thanks everyone!!
>
> Jim
>