How to cut, make, and crimp a Cat6 Ethernet Network Cable Simple and Easy Way

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My video showing how to make make your own Cat 6 Ethernet Networking Cable and Crimp it with a Rj45 Connector (for networking, internet, Ethernet, etc). Making a Cat6 Cable using a 2 piece Cat 6 module / connector.
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@ariffineusoff3571 3 жыл бұрын

Finally … a step by step guide that I could understand. Thank you very much sir… 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@Muchoyo 3 жыл бұрын

I finally found an instruction video that clearly shows how to use/orient the loading bar. Excellent, kudos to you, sir!

@reactcirca 3 жыл бұрын

Moved into an old home, 70yr old walls kill wifi. So this helped a ton, running each room ethernet and this video was the bread and butter to my project.

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad it helped.

@DanH11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I recently upgraded to a much newer modem and router, and didn't feel like rebuying a bunch of pre-built Cat6 cables to replace my aging Cat5's. Figured I'd finally bite-the-bullet, buy a spool of my own cable, and learn how to build them myself. Looked for a video to explain the process first and sanity check that this was something I could easily do myself, and your video is the one I found first. Very clearly explained and I think I understand the process well now. You rock! ✌🏻

@carter2603 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for your comment!

@enjibkk6850 10 ай бұрын

A loading bar, so that's what it is called :) Thank you for the clear instructions !

@ColoradoRMN 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@biggles258 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Thanks for pointing out that you have to sort the wires in the correct order BEFORE you trim them. Not obvious and very welcome and useful advice. Anyone new to this might assume you need to bare the ends of each wire (as you'd have to do when wiring up a power plug), so your taking the time to explain how the crimper drives the blades into each of the eight wires is very welcome.

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. Glad it helped and you found the video useful.

@harryporter3531 2 жыл бұрын

Second time I've come back to your video. You are the best! For someone who knows nothing about this, you're a lifesaver

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that!

@harryporter3531 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Couldn't have been better. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad you found it helpful!

@dannyboii7887 4 жыл бұрын

First time crimper here, I was ready to say f* it and quit no matter what I did it would not work but you, you my man have made a hell of a video. There is nothing more satisfying than the "data activity" lights blinking at you BAM! Cooking baby. Thx.

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

That is great. Glad I could help!

@Arokhantos 2 жыл бұрын

you make it look easy thanks now i can soon do all networking cables at home my self hopefully.

@ArunMPEdison 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It helped a lot. Hope the next one would be fixing the HDMI cable.

@waspswarm 4 жыл бұрын

How does this only have 8 likes? It’s so clear and spot on! Thanks for the great instructions!

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad it helped.

@riorodrigues5240 3 жыл бұрын

Has like 800 now

@mouddymnimbo5240 3 жыл бұрын

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@mouddymnimbo5240 3 жыл бұрын

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@sacredpotion24 Жыл бұрын

4.5k likes now

@GeorgeIoannou Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. A useful video, facts only, helpful and direct, and good editing / camera work. well done mate.

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you for the positive feedback; much appreciated!

@llanero915 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I have seen

@sirsmeghead 3 жыл бұрын

Followed your instructions and worked on the first try :) Great video!

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@valeriansteele 2 жыл бұрын

Spent two weeks with a group of guys who were accustomed to working with cat 5 and couldn’t figure it out. Thank you

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful.

@UNKNOWN-le2tu 3 жыл бұрын

finally a video where someone crimps their rj45s a few times before they pull the cable out of the crimper. everyone else does it once and assumes its perfect. i use pass through connectors. sometimes it takes a few/couple crimps to get the ends cut off good.

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, doing it a few times is quick and ensures all's good and done fully.

@willumwhitmore9419 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo.

@TopicsInControlSystems 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Followed your insructions and used a Klein pass-thru crimper on CAT6 cable. It took a little longer than you ;) but worked first time. Used tester to verify. My connectors did not have the loading bar, so that slowed me down a bit.👍

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@Al-ok1lj Жыл бұрын

Is the loading bar necessary?

@gregorygrant1110 Жыл бұрын

Instructions were great and to the point. Thank you for sharing, did not have any issues with it. Cheers

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! :)

@zachgardner2927 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Thank You!

@benjamin3290 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Clear and concise

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@emanuelsikuku3093 3 жыл бұрын

before it was a bit though to arrange colours but now it seems much easier

@ivanahumpalot7346 3 жыл бұрын

excellent to the point video.

@rpan5441 2 жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. The details were very good. Two thumbs up.

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@davepowerwagon6940 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Direct clear instructions. Great job!

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@andrewfouad4704 2 жыл бұрын

Yea but

@teama224 3 жыл бұрын

Bro thats a cool rj45 plastic connector, I don’t have those lol, this ones looks way easier!

@howssitgoing9538 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Thanks for pointing out that you have to sort the wires in the correct order BEFORE you trim them. Not obvious and very welcome and useful advice.

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! :)

@MrOne2watch 4 жыл бұрын

i have never seen those 2 piece cat 6 ends before. gotta get some of those ! thx great video !!

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video.

@christiandiaz1191 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, clear and to the point.

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

@royaliptv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I've ordered the RJ45 that you used from the link that you posted and hopefully works fine and i like it

@MrPorkered 2 жыл бұрын

Best video so far that doesnt use pass through connectors. You sound like Ravi Zachariah

@kmaidotia 2 жыл бұрын

This video makes this look doable I had given up - thanks

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@andrewrimes3446 Жыл бұрын

I haven't had to crimp a cable in 15 or 20 years. That loading bar seems like a significant improvement since I last did it.

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

For sure! Makes it much easier.

@danmyname Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, cheers.

@HamstarTG 2 жыл бұрын

Great helpful tutorial! Thank you very much

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mxwxgxgxb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this video is the best. explaining all the necessary steps, which i don,t see in other videos.

@mayrcellinoanderson7031 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great video 👍

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@matlarman9698 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic guide, worked first time, thanks!!

@ColoradoRMN 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Tyr808 Жыл бұрын

excellent tutorial here, thank you for this!

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thomasbolton8373 3 ай бұрын

great vid mate.

@ColoradoRMN 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bartj333 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@OthmanAlikhan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video =)

@TEACHER.CLEOPHAS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, a good lesson.

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@lewisf18 2 жыл бұрын

Lotsa very good tips here

@HugoSanchez-kd7qz 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful presentation, thanks!

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!

@SiAnon 4 ай бұрын

Bought and sent back many of these to various places due to most of them never crimping properly. All these do is add a point of failure. Went back to normal plugs and have not had an issue since.

@vannakr25 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God!!! I struggled for 2.5 hours with Cate6 connection - wasted 8 connectors. Dammit. I am going to try it and will up date everyone.

@tennesseemattoutdoors5405 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely use the pass through kind of rj45 jacks. Cut plenty of the outer cover off and slow down. Slide one wire through at a time if you need to. I myself never slide more than 2 in at the same time. I can do one set with two ends in under 5 minutes doing it that way. Slow and easy….. nice video by the way pal. Great info!!

@thamilzhan6882 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found this helpful.

@FusselKev 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@SterileNeutrino 3 жыл бұрын

Just did Hirose TM21P shielded connectors. It too me some time to figure it out. (And you need a special crimp tool). Now I'm Mako kind of sleepy.

@senpaiyaa 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. Those loading bars are really helpful. I did not think these things exist. Now I can pretty much make a new cable in a minute. Thank you!

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they make the process a whole lot easier!

@enjibkk6850 10 ай бұрын

More like 1 minute per wire in the loading bar here ^ ^ (but then that is my first cable ever :) )

@MrRandommanz 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank u

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@OmaxFullOn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir ✨✨🙏🙏🙏❤️ 🇮🇳

@shohruxzokirjonov8840 3 жыл бұрын

WONDERFULL

@joxbackup851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@davidhernandez-uw1gj 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@ColoradoRMN Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@yunassaxer7119 3 жыл бұрын

good job!

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidsardarov252 2 жыл бұрын

pass through RJ46 connectors facilitate the process too - good improvement.

@rh9642 3 жыл бұрын

Danke!

@adriennzaramyimana9673 2 жыл бұрын

HELPFULL

@koaung1971 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@derfsenid 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Only the connectors I have do not include a loading bar😒

@supernat1978 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I must be doing something wrong until I realized I was working on a direct burial 6A cable, and the wires are too big for standard connectors.

@chrisclapp7631 Жыл бұрын

Did you find connectors that fit.

@supernat1978 Жыл бұрын

@chrisclapp7631 I didn't, just ended up using the snap in connectors that go into wall plates.

@humancaos 3 жыл бұрын

to make it even more simple and not needing to remember or google for wiring diagram just wire in any color combination just make sure they are in same order in both ends also the 568a-b are the same it's only 2 colors that have swapped and when connection it makes no difference what color is inside the cable.

@mbrownn117 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Could you tell me which connectors you used ? I can only find the EZ pass through style cat6 connectors.

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

These connectors with the loading bar are often referred to as 'two piece' RJ-45 (some now also come with a 'boot' end piece). I got mine from Monoprice - they refer to the loading bar as the 'insert' There are are some on Amazon too: amzn.to/2UkbT6K . Good luck with your project.

@goldenshore6222 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoradoRMN Hello friend...I bought a 75 ft exterior ethernet cable and damaged the head (connector?) in trying to install it. Is there any way I could have you replace it for me? I am in Denver. Thank you! ;-)))

@nicolaikjlby6705 3 жыл бұрын

Video is only 1 year old, and I have been using the pass through RJ45 connectors, and the crimp and cut tool for over 4 years now. No serious network installer will use this way if making cables anymore.

@sushlok7585 2 жыл бұрын

I like the video for his usage of the jacket 🌝😂

@ColoradoRMN 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching.

@tedrussell1128 2 жыл бұрын

I got a kit with a crimping tool, tester, and some connectors. They aren't the connectors with the loading bar. I loaded the wires OK, but there doesn't seem to be a way to cleanly cut the wires after they are passed through the connector and then crimped. Any suggestions?

@DogeCharger 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really noob question, but is there any specific way to cut the Ethernet cable itself? I have a 150ft roll of cable for my house that I'm gonna need to cut into various pieces, is it fine if I cut the cable right in the middle to put on a rj45 jack?

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

No - just do it in with any wire cutter. Main thing is to do it in one clean cut to make sure it is just one cut in one place. Good luck!

@kingarthur4419 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you have a link for the rj45 loading bars and connectors?

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Vendors change but searching for two piece connectors returns the following: amzn.to/3qz3fzT

@Drew1734 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a long line of cat 6 cable to create my own patches. I also have some RJ45 connectors laying around that say they are cat 5e rated. But I am confused. Can I not use the cat 5e connectors I already have in order to terminate by cat 6 cables? not seeing the big difference in the two

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

You can try and it may work. Cat 6 cables are slightly thicker so you may have an issue with fitting / inserting them into the module but it may work.

@horrnett 3 жыл бұрын

hi, thanks for the video. i just want to ask, does arranging the colours effect the speed of the internet? i have a 300mbps speed n want max speed while connecting the land cable to my desktop from the router.

@lancetrujillo3155 3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you wire all 4 twisted pairs to get true gig speed. In theory, you could wire in whatever order you want as long as it is the same on the other end. That can get confusing, so it's good practice to always wire in B or A order (most use B).

@Popsimath 4 жыл бұрын

Always wondered what that piece of string was for

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

now you know! Thanks for watching.

@biggles258 3 жыл бұрын

The video that keeps on giving. I don't think I've ever heard the string explained before.

@barrymuffin 3 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't have the brown-brown/white wire. Does it matter?

@ryannastaj3269 Жыл бұрын

Ive got the Klein Lan tester and the "pass through" crimper, connections. Why am I constantly getting a short?

@srikanthpujari2191 2 жыл бұрын

If we keep colour code first blue it will work or not

@nokel2 3 жыл бұрын

God, making one of these cables myself makes me really glad I don't do it for a living... It took me 3 hours to make a damn cable because the wires kept missing their holes... (and before anyone asks why I made it myself instead of just buying a cable; 1. I have a tonne of this stuff lying around, 2. doesn't hurt to learn in case a cable breaks and I have to fix it...)

@daveshaw4409 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@nikolajjensen5722 3 жыл бұрын

When i learned to this in school ( Studying IT ) it took me 2 hours, like there's no shame in that making RJ45 cables sucks

@yourpalfranc 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use these two-piece connectors on Cat 5e cable?? I have a heck-of-a-time with the one-piece modules.

@ColoradoRMN 4 жыл бұрын

Technically, yes I have done that in a pinch at home when I only had the Cat 6 modules but needed to rewire a cat5 cable. I would not do that in a professional environment, however. Since Cat 5e cables are a little thinner, it is not as 'smooth' and you need to 'fiddle' a bit to make sure things line up as the modules are meant to be used with the slightly thicker wires.

@gichiguy007 3 жыл бұрын

You can use Pass through connections. You will need a different crimper but I do a good amount of connections.

@wyattstokes9659 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need the crimper tool? Or can I make shift something to ease and hold them in

@narfboy48 3 жыл бұрын

get the crimper tool

@stealth800 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Where do you order the 2 piece connector? Thanks

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

These are often referred to as 'two piece' RJ-45. I got mine from Monoprice - they refer to the loading bar as the 'insert' There are are some on Amazon too: amzn.to/2UkbT6K .

@stealth800 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColoradoRMN Thank you.

@ChrisM-wv4gs 3 жыл бұрын

where can i buy that loading bar thingy

@ldv2602 3 жыл бұрын

At the end you test the cable with the cable tester. What can you do to test the cable if you don't have a cable tester tool?

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Plug it in and see if it communicates. :)

@nestyoya08 3 жыл бұрын

Does the color standard really important for a straight thru cable patch?

@danielforsyth5729 3 жыл бұрын

If this is just for your home use then as long as 1,2,3 and 6 are the same then it will be ok because 1 and 2 are for TX transmit , 3 and 6 are for RX Receive

@ramihp5351 3 жыл бұрын

These two-piece cat 6 connectors have bad reviews on Amazon. Do your connectors fit AWG 23 Cat 6 cables? What brand are you using?

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

Try different vendor? The one I had in the video are from Monoprice . I do not have a specific recommendation as there are many vendors out there. Check specs to make sure on compatibility.

@gregorykusiak5424 2 ай бұрын

TIL that the synthetic string is called a rip cord and what it is actually used for. Thank you! What about the rubber boots/strain reliefs? Necessary or no?

@ColoradoRMN Ай бұрын

If it is in a location that is secure, then it is fine without it. But if it is in a commercial situation / school lab, it may be beneficial as people may "yank" the cord. For home use, I never needed to add those rubber "boots" . Note that if it comes in the package with RJ45, then do use it as the space / clearance was designed for it.

@StrangeComments Жыл бұрын

i'm having an issue where I recently replaced a cat5e with a cat6 that goes from my verizon modem outside my house to my router inside my house. I crimped the cat6 myself by my router is reporting a 100mbps full duplex signal instead of 1000mbps which is what I expected. The wire is kinda already installed and pinned against the wall. What should I do? Where should I start?

@Schoko4craft Жыл бұрын

Can you also concatinate two cables? Say you need a longer one, or a section with a flat cable

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

There are adapters that have 2 Ethernet ports to extend cables. At home you can try to use it for applications that are short distances and test your speed to ensure it is not negatively affected. Commercially I would advise against it as this will reduce quality of signal over distance and that also exposes cable to extra interference in the middle.

@netsendjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between 568B and... I got a bit lost at that.

@deltaforce9294 3 жыл бұрын

is it really hard to do it step by step including straightening first the conductors before arranging it to specified color scheme? :-(

@dustenbraaksma8052 2 жыл бұрын

what's the difference between 568A and 568B, does it matter?

@cnjelly7876 Жыл бұрын

You dont have to expose some of the internal wires for the end connection like you do with speaker wire?

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

No, when you crimp it at the end, the end-connectors splice into the wires. That is why it is critical to crimp it fully as it does 2 things: A. Crimp down the end so that the cable does not come out and B. Crimp the end of the RJ-45 connectors / conductors into the wires. That is why I recommend crimp it a few times just in case as during the process it is crimping 8 wires + 1 end of cable.

@hughjaanus6680 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to bare the tips of the wires first before crimping?

@billybobleeswagger4466 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for that answer as well. It seems the crimper actually presses the metal connection through the insulation to create good contact.

@hughjaanus6680 3 жыл бұрын

@@billybobleeswagger4466 Yep, no need to expose the wire, stuck 'em in and crimp.

@wasbus 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get those RJ45 with the connecter peace

@amynoacid 3 жыл бұрын

They're called load bars, look on ebay or Amazon

@madumlao Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I learned you can use that string to open the jacket.

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

Happy to help :)

@arnoldmeulen 3 жыл бұрын

You should keep the shielding more intact to reduce noise. So I prefer the way without pulling the thread down. There are also connectors with an opening so there is no need to put the wires in a mold first

@rewlazman 3 жыл бұрын

Hreat video, question. I have done my own phone lines but, never ethernet cable. You don't reverse the pinout on the other end?

@ColoradoRMN 3 жыл бұрын

No - they must be the same on both ends. The only time it would be different is if you are doing a crossover cable (connecting computer to computer direct and bypassing networking equipment). There is a special order to do a cross-over cable.

@GuangdongHongfengCableCoLimite Жыл бұрын

Different equipment needs different cable,and we produce many type of cable.We are professional lan cable exportor.We have many clients all over the world.

@1goblingreen404 Жыл бұрын

How do you test if one end terminates in a keystone?

@ColoradoRMN Жыл бұрын

Once you have 1 good working cable (tested and confirmed) you should be able to use it to plug it into the jack and the other end to the point of origination and test that way.

@StrongFarms 3 жыл бұрын

I just make a 5 foot cat 6 cable and I’m only getting 90 mbps on a 250 mbps connection. Did I mess up the ends? Or any idea what would be causing this?

@renyson1721 3 жыл бұрын

If you are connected to a non gigabit switch that could be the cause

@StrongFarms 3 жыл бұрын

@@renyson1721 the crimp tool I was using wasnt working correctly. Got a new crimp tool and it works now

@renyson1721 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear u fixed it because the most annoying thing is to not have the internet speed that your paying for