Besides the pass-through and conventional dead-end connectors, there's an in-between option that IMO is just as easy to attach as the pass-throughs, doesn't leave the wire ends exposed, and costs a whole lot less than the pass-throughs.
Monoprice Cat6 RJ45 Modular Plugs w/Inserts for Round Solid/Stranded Cable, 50u, Clear, 100-Pk
(Anybody know what the "50u" means?)
The plastic piece is called a (Load Bar). We only use these in our installations as noted it makes the insertion and correct wiring fool proof.
As others mentioned pass through connectors are great but are not to be used in exterior installations. As this is another entry point for moisture to get in and speed up oxidation and corrosion.
Dead end connectors with a load bar is the way to go. Applying dielectric grease to the inside of the connector will insure oxidation will not be a problem when the crimp is applied.
Apply a thin coat of dielectric grease to the outside of the final completed RJ45 pins.
The biggest problem I see as it relates to the RJ45 connectors is not using the correct size for the (AWG) gauge of wire in use. Almost every cheap Amazon junk and retailer sells connectors that are intended for
CAT5e (28~24 AWG) and NOT for 23 AWG.
Regardless of the wire gauge you need to take into account the outer insulator. If the wire doesn’t insert correctly without smashing it in the hole it’s too small!
That’s what she said . . .
When you start
crimping CAT-8 Ethernet cable assuming it’s real and follows industry standards the cable will be 22 AWG.
Yet another reason to have, use, the correct (shielded) RJ45 connector like CAT-7.
Lastly, as far as I am aware there are only two companies that make a shielded CAT-6 RJ45 connector with a dedicated drain wire crimp. One is Platinum
Tools and the other I don’t recall off hand.
icc.com
www.truecable.com
So I had to buy the Ideal cat6 rj45s instead. (bit of a pain to get these on) but still reliable.
