What’s this plug and how did I crimp it

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sfrasernz

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#315336 4-Jul-2024 19:22

The in-laws Ethernet cable that connects their Computer to the router across the house is a horrible shielded plug thingy that has broken and I’m tasked with fixing it. I know how to crimp and wire a regular RJ45 and punch down blocks but have no idea how to fix this or what the pin out is.

Can someone help me identify what it’s called and I can then research what I need to fix it. It doesn’t look like a punch down block. Maybe a special tool is required ?

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#3256333 4-Jul-2024 19:35

I've not seen one like this, though to be fair I've only crimped a couple of dozen cables in my life. Does it fold, and does the folding action 'crimp' the connectors?

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#3256336 4-Jul-2024 19:42

It looks like there's a piece missing because these are designed to have punch down blocks on them.. For shielded I use the push thru shielded crimps and tools...much tidier and doesn't break like these ones do (they're more for fixed situations IMO like CCTV cameras)

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#3256338 4-Jul-2024 19:45

Yes you’re right. Found this.

https://nz.rs-online.com/web/p/ethernet-connectors/2010685?cm_mmc=NZ-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_NZ_Pmax_Catchall_1223-_--_-&matchtype=&&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkeWNNCmvuBWNCFqDqEjMbnw4_Wh&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo9KI7vCMhwMVZFkPAh19DQzpEAQYBiABEgK-f_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Seems like the punch down section has gone missing. I’ll see what I can find locally tomorrow and should be able to fix it. The individual cable pairs are too thick to fit a regular solid RJ45 plug.

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#3256341 4-Jul-2024 19:49

Yeah, it wasn't easy terminating previously without the right bits. These ones work for me https://cdlnz.com/RJ-45PTC6S-20 - I use them with the thicker underground gel filled cable. Need the associated tool, and some patience

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#3256429 4-Jul-2024 21:52

Those are a hinged RJ45 plug that are handy for a tight space. Not good for outdoors, they corroded easily.

Unless you have a special use case, then a regular plug, or socket & patch lead will be fine.

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#3256431 4-Jul-2024 21:55

The actual cable they’ve run is crazy thick. The individual pairs are super thick and won’t fit a regular RJ45 plug. I think my game plan is to see if I can terminate those thick wires onto a keystone and run a regular patch lead.

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#3256593 5-Jul-2024 12:46

Are you based in hawkes bay? If so i probably have a standard RJ45 in my truck that will accept thicker wires.

If your in a hurry, you could go to ideal electrical and get a punch down joiner such as

CDYAPDC6

and punch it down to a normal cat5/cat6 cable which then connects to the computer.

Are you able to find the cable model code off the cable jacket? It would probably be okay to use a standard Cat6A plug which uses much thicker wires.

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