My RJ45 standard a cable broke. I tried fixing it in but i cant align the clolored wires properly , because they all turn and twist when i try to put them into the clear plastic thing.
do you have any advice of how to do this?
My RJ45 standard a cable broke. I tried fixing it in but i cant align the clolored wires properly , because they all turn and twist when i try to put them into the clear plastic thing.
do you have any advice of how to do this?
I have the tools and a fresh connector but my problem is that i cant align the wires proprerly, they end up in the wrong slots.
Honestly, it’s just practice really.
Hit up some YouTube videos, watching someone else do it will probably help more than hearing it described.
Straighten the wires by pulling them against a pencil or pen.
Line them up in the correct order and hold them close between thumb and forefinger.
Cut the ends to be the same length.
Then attach the connector carefully. Pushing the cables against the top or bottom a bit as you insert them should help keep them straight.
It’s a skill you develop with time… I guess, cause I haven’t developed it yet.
Things that usually help me with this: Straighten the wires while putting them in order
If cables are too stiff, you can always either cut their tips or use a plier
Pressing with a finger can help you hold the wires in order
While ordering them, you can try the wires on the rj45. It has little guides that help you straighten the wires.
Lining up the wires, ensuring they’re straight and making sure they’re trimmed to the same length will help avoid crossover too.
You can help straighten them on the square edge of a table, just press them between your finger and the table at the part that’s stripped from the insulation, then pull them over the edge applying pressure the whole time.
You can also look for the newer cat 6 connectors. Lots of brands have an insert that you can slot the wires in to before putting them in the housing, which helps a lot.
Example here: https://www.amazon.com/W-NECTOUN-100-PACK-Connectors-Ethernet-Connector/dp/B0B1DHQCP7/
Like others said it’s mostly just practice.
What helps is to align the (short) ends and hold them flat between your index finger and thumb. Use your free hand to get them in order. Once they’re in order, keep holding them still between your index finger and thumb using one hand, then use your free hand to slot on the connector
Edit: also bending them back and forth a bit will soften them up and reduce them curling in all sorts of directions. It also weakens them, so don’t overdo it (mostly only works for solid cable, the type meant for permanent installations like inside walls)
If it’s a premade patch cable…good fuckin luck. It’s possible but they’re usually too thin and flexible to recrimp without a bunch of attempts. Bulk wire is a lot stiffer and maintains its shape.
Are you using pass through (EZ) connectors? That makes it a ton easier.
There are more expensive but easier RJ45 head (like 3 pieces design). Some design requires tailored made crimper and such crimpers are more expensive.
Edit: for example https://www.amazon.com/3-Piece-Shielded-Connector-Modular-Network/dp/B071GXNGD3