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  3. November 2005

Re: Cat 5 cable RJ-45 connection HELP!

daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Personally, I prefer an impact punch down tool.  I think that it tends to
> make a more solid connection.  That adds cost plus you will probably end up
> needing to buy the blade seperately and if you aren't doing a lot of these
> then it may not be worth the cost.  Still, some of us like to collect
> tools. <g>

These low voltage plates are not super strong ... I think a normal punch
down tool would probably break the plastic.

The little tool they provide is more than adequate.

david

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