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Tru2Chevy · 11-16-2008, 06:03 PM

So you are trying to get RJ45 connectors on existing CAT5 cable, and just can't get the wires in the connector correctly? To make things easier I usually strip back 3/4"-1" of the casing, then flatten the twisted pair out in the order they need to go into the connector. Once that's done, I cut them with the crimper (flat surface), then carefully run them into the connector and crimp.

If you are getting that done and they still aren't working, then I would check the source of the previous owners wiring, as he may have used and incorrect pattern of twisted pair when he set it up.

WEP?!?!? are you crazy missy? You better have WPA setup on that router...

- Justin

11-16-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	So you are trying to get RJ45 connectors on existing CAT5 cable, and just can't get the wires in the connector correctly? To make things easier I usually strip back 3/4"-1" of the casing, then flatten the twisted pair out in the order they need to go into the connector. Once that's done, I cut them with the crimper (flat surface), then carefully run them into the connector and crimp. If you are getting that done and they still aren't working, then I would check the source of the previous owners wiring, as he may have used and incorrect pattern of twisted pair when he set it up. WEP?!?!? are you crazy missy? You better have WPA setup on that router... - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?