[kwlug-disc] Recommendations on ethernet cable tool sets, kits?

[John Sellens]

I don't think anyone has yet mentioned that there are RJ45 modular plugs
for stranded wire (like patch cables), and different ones for solid wire
(as you would use for permanent connections).

I suspect that Brent is correct about how the keystones connect.
I think they essentially slice the insulation on the wires,
and contact the solid cores that way.

Hope this is useful - cheers

John


On Tue, 2018/01/30 11:08:46AM -0500, R. Brent Clements <rbclemen at gmail.com> wrote:
| My understanding is the blades that make contact in the keystone jack are
| designed to cut into solid-core wires.  if your cable has a braided core it
| can simply slice some of the individual copper conductors and you end up
| with an unstable connection.