How do you connect rj45 with Cat6 or Cat7?

[Roye]

Hello

I think I need something like that:


Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[TonyR]

IMHO, if you must use CAT-6a, are in an industrial setting, leave your cables unplugged in a very dusty environment and either have LOTS of money (3M stuff is great but in can be expensive) OR are only installing a couple of these, then by all means, go for it.

In most instances, properly chosen unshielded CAT-5e cable (solid copper, no CCA) suited for the application (riser, plenum, outdoor, etc.), properly terminated to T-568 specs, deployed in a typical, non-industrial IP cam environment and part of a gigabit local network is VERY sufficient.

If you are concerned about either static (i.e., lightning) or EMI/RFI in the installation environment, then use shielded CAT-5e and shielded RJ-45 connectors, properly installed and grounded.

Just my opinion.

 

[bguy]

It looks like these run about $30 per jack.

Keep in mind, Gigabit Ethernet was designed to run on most Cat 5 UTP cable. So, like Tony said, Cat 5e is all that's needed for most people with today's networks. And people recommend Cat 6 on here because the slightly larger gauge wire (23 vs 24) is better for long runs of PoE.

 

[mat200]

Hello

I think I need something like that:


Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi Roye,

Do you have a dusty setup?

If you have unused jacks you can just put a piece of tape over the jack to keep the dust out - super affordable option.

If you're looking to install Cat6A but do not need the expensive jack you can probably use Cat6 jacks for cheaper - and upgrade any jacks you need latter when they become more affordable.

 

[Roye]

I ordered some of that:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FHC1HXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for your helpful replies.

 

[TonyR]

I ordered some of that:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FHC1HXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for your helpful replies.

Just make sure both ends of the cable you are putting one of those on are terminated to the same specification, either T-568A or B (as indicated by the 'A' and 'B' on the jack you ordered). When given a choice to terminate both ends, use T-568B, as it is most widely used.