How to wire up Keystone Jacks for CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables with no special punchdown tool required, using tool-free RJ45 keystone wall plates. Great for DIY enthusiasts and home users!
See Also:
How to Wire Up Tool-Free RJ45 Plugs – https://youtu.be/t_QWqDRh_oo
How to Wire Up Pass-Through Ethernet Plugs – https://youtu.be/NWhoJp8UQpo
Crimping Modular RJ45 Plugs with a Load Bar – https://youtu.be/Ur03qCHXxbw
How to Crimp Standard RJ45 plugs – https://youtu.be/QMpWkkqX1eM
How to Wire Up Ethernet Wall Jacks – https://youtu.be/IHxTbtAEd-E
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Learn how to wire up a network wall socket (keystone jack) and fit a female RJ45 connector to your CAT6 network cable in as little as 60 seconds with no special tools required! These tool-free RJ45 keystone jacks allow you to connect the 8 conductors in the correct order without the risk of shorts or wires going in the wrong place, and with no special punchdown tool required for the perfect placement inside the port.
Now you know how to wire up an ethernet wall port, and you won’t even need to buy any special tools!
#RJ45 #Toolless #ToolFree #Ethernet
00:00 – Introduction to Keystone Jacks for Ethernet cable runs
00:24 – Required components & tools
01:29 – Understanding the make-up of CAT6 cable
01:50 – Stripping the outer sheathing from the network cable
02:01 – Untwist and straighten out all 8 wires
02:25 – Understanding T568A & T568B Wiring Standards
03:10 – Organising the colour-coded wires in the correct order
03:52 – Fitting connector cap into keystone jack
04:13 – Testing cable run with network cable tester
More reading, T-568A vs T-568B: https://www.canford.co.uk/TechZone/Article/RJ45ConnectorWiring
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