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No fries

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Well since we are renovating because of a pipe burst, I've decided to run Ethernet cable in the walls for the T'vs and computer. Walls are already open.

I'm wondering where to buy the connectors, crimpers and anything else I might need. Amazon has so many brands but I know nothing about any of them. I'll need about 8 wall plates and female connectors, and patch chords. I have the hardware and I can make the connections, I've done it before, it isn't too difficult. But I need to purchase everything and don't want China Charlie junk. Also this is probably the only time I'm going to do it so I don't need a professional level of tools, just a decent DIY where I can make 20 or so ends and probably never use it again.
I want something that will make good crimps and connectors will be good I don't want to have do it twice.
 
Yeah was thinking about Lowes or HD, I guess their quality should be a step above many Amazon products.
 
HD might be dropping the Kleen line. might find a yellow sticker deal around on some good tools if true.
 
Monoprice

Any shitty Chinese crimper will press on an RJ45, but good connectors and good wire are key.
 
I have the Klein one from Home Depot.
www.homedepot.com

Klein Tools Twisted Pair Installation Tool Set with Zipper Pouch VDV026-212 - The Home Depot

The Klein Tools Twisted Pair Installation Kit has the tools you need to cut, strip, crimp and punch down to terminate modular cables and jacks. This kit includes a Twisted Pair Radial Stripper, Ratcheting
www.homedepot.com
They also sell the hardware. You're welcome to borrow my crimper for a few weeks. I've used it twice in the 5 years I've had it.
 
No fries said:
Well since we are renovating because of a pipe burst, I've decided to run Ethernet cable in the walls for the T'vs and computer. Walls are already open.

I'm wondering where to buy the connectors, crimpers and anything else I might need. Amazon has so many brands but I know nothing about any of them. I'll need about 8 wall plates and female connectors, and patch chords. I have the hardware and I can make the connections, I've done it before, it isn't too difficult. But I need to purchase everything and don't want China Charlie junk. Also this is probably the only time I'm going to do it so I don't need a professional level of tools, just a decent DIY where I can make 20 or so ends and probably never use it again.
I want something that will make good crimps and connectors will be good I don't want to have do it twice.
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If you aren’t in a hurry I’ll ship you a good crimp tool if cover shipping. I’ve got a drawer full of retired crimpers in my shop that I’ve gathered over the years.
 
obullfish said:
If you aren’t in a hurry I’ll ship you a good crimp tool if cover shipping. I’ve got a drawer full of retired crimpers in my shop that I’ve gathered over the years.
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Just to be that asshole - I'm curious why this is worth it, with everything being wireless these days.
I ran Ethernet in my old house, and in my current one. Spent plenty of time pushing cable, crimping, adding boxes etc
Now of the dozen 'net capable devices in my home, exactly two are using Ethernet - an old ass computer and an old ass Roku. Everything is wireless. Most devices these days don't even come with ethernet ports. And even for an old PC for eight bucks you can buy a Wi-Fi USB adapter.

I'd do it if it were a run to a remote garage or something, but honestly I'm just curious what other home situation justifies the work and buying any tools to do this?
 
Well all my walls are pretty much open right now, tvs we have have the ethernet ports in them. Modem comes in the furthest corner of a two story house, and all the parts/metal in my garage evidently block the wifi in the bonus room which is the closest TV to the router. I figured, minimize the the usage, 4 phones, Xbox, 2 speakers separate sonos set ups running off wifi, three laptops and a computer, plus the 4 tvs, obviously not all at once but there are complaints. Maybe the new wifi router I just bought will fix most of it but it won't hurt to have more hard wired correct?
 
No fries said:
Well all my walls are pretty much open right now, tvs we have have the ethernet ports in them. Modem comes in the furthest corner of a two story house, and all the parts/metal in my garage evidently block the wifi in the bonus room which is the closest TV to the router. I figured, minimize the the usage, 4 phones, Xbox, 2 speakers separate sonos set ups running off wifi, three laptops and a computer, plus the 4 tvs, obviously not all at once but there are complaints. Maybe the new wifi router I just bought will fix most of it but it won't hurt to have more hard wired correct?
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In that case, carry on :beer:You might also consider getting a wireless bridge to plug into one of the wires so that future devices down there can be wireless.
 
No fries said:
Well all my walls are pretty much open right now, tvs we have have the ethernet ports in them. Modem comes in the furthest corner of a two story house, and all the parts/metal in my garage evidently block the wifi in the bonus room which is the closest TV to the router. I figured, minimize the the usage, 4 phones, Xbox, 2 speakers separate sonos set ups running off wifi, three laptops and a computer, plus the 4 tvs, obviously not all at once but there are complaints. Maybe the new wifi router I just bought will fix most of it but it won't hurt to have more hard wired correct?
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Hard wired is always faster and more reliable.
 
RatLabGuy said:
Now of the dozen 'net capable devices in my home, exactly two are using Ethernet - an old ass computer and an old ass Roku
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Most of people's complaints about their ISP are actually complaints about the poor Wi-Fi in their house.

If it moves, it can be wireless. If it's fixed, it should be plugged in. That includes back haul for WAPs, too.

No fries said:
Maybe the new wifi router I just bought will fix most of it
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Probably not. 5GHz doesn't propagate very well.
No fries said:
For what?
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They're great for terminating.
 
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We will see. 🤷‍♂️
 
shawn said:
If it moves, it can be wireless. If it's fixed, it should be plugged in. That includes back haul for WAPs, too.
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Tell that to the people who made my fancy expensive 3d printer that didn't bother w/ an RJ45.
I'd rather it have one, but a lot of mfrs don't see the point.
 
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