Re: Cat 5 cable RJ-45 connection HELP!

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan wrote:
> (Is PC-tech the best/only list to post this? Would midrange-l be an
> appropriate spot as well?)

This list is fine.

> I am running a Cat5 cable in my house to a room for which I had to drill a
> hole just big enough for the cable but not for the end connector. So, in my
> infinite wisdom, I bought 40 feet of Cat5 and a box of 10 connectors, and
> borrowed the RJ-45 crimper we have here in the office from way back when we
> used to make our own.
> Is there an easier / more reliable way to do this?

Wireless?

Actually, you can pick up a few low voltage wiring boxes that will take
snap in jacks. I've found those are quite easy to wire with the simple
punch down tool they provide.  Just line up the individual wires and
push them in the slot.

This also makes the wiring look a lot neater than a whole in the wall
with a wire coming out.

david