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The video emphasizes a detailed guide on properly assembling RJ45 plugs on Ethernet cables using pass-through plugs, a crimping tool, and following T568A or T568B standards. It stresses the significance of tools like wire cutters and a cable tester and the importance of wiring consistency for successful connections. Additionally, it discusses using Cat5e and Cat6 cables for long runs, highlighting their suitability for distances up to 100 meters and suggesting testing methods using a cable tester at both ends. Understanding the correct procedures, tools, and standards ensures efficient and reliable Ethernet cable installations.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses a better method for putting RJ45 plugs on Ethernet cables using pass-through plugs and the correct crimping tool. The necessary tools include ethernet cable, pass-through plugs, a crimping tool with a blade for snap plugs, wire cutters, and a cable tester. The process involves cutting the cable to length, stripping the jacket, arranging the wires in the correct order based on T568A or T568B standards, and testing the connections before use. The video provides affiliate links for the tools, emphasizes leaving excess cable length, and highlights the importance of wiring consistency on both ends of the cable.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to properly arrange and crimp Ethernet cables using the T568B standard. They demonstrate arranging the wires in the correct order, sliding them into the plug, crimping the plug tightly, and trimming the excess wires for a neat finish. They also highlight the importance of double-checking the wire order, using pass-through plugs for accuracy, and testing the cable with a cable tester to ensure proper connections.
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In this part of the video, it is explained that for long cable runs, both Cat5e and Cat6 cables are suitable for up to 100 meters. To test the cable, you can separate the master and remote parts of the cable tester and place one at each end of the cable run for testing.