We have a crimper on hand and usually just throw on a new RJ45 connector but [Laxap] found a simple alternative to fix Ethernet plugs. By using a couple of correctly sized cable ties you can ...

After a bit of head-scratching he thought about repurposing the four unused wires on one of the RJ45 Ethernet connectors ... router he build a short adapter cable. This is an elegant solution ...

Starting with the basics, RJ45 and SFP ports cater to different ... For home labbers and normal users, you can pair an SFP port with Ethernet cables using transceiver modules, making it more ...

Cat5 may still be an option, but Cat6 is faster, safer, and more durable Cat5 cables were the best option for wired networking (also called Ethernet) for a long time. But since the release of Cat6, ...

“Our shielded ezEX-RJ45 connectors are designed for larger cables and conductors,” explained Sean Rothermel, Platinum Tools product manager. “They feature a unique integrated Hi-Lo stagger l ...