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Cat6A 3-Way Unshielded Field Termination Plug: Have it Your Way!

Field termination plugs are a key way of achieving good performance when you need a male plug end as opposed to using a plain RJ45. I strongly recommend you use them when you can, and leave the RJ45s to pre-terminated patch cables that come from a factory. If you need to make a high performing custom and reliable patch cord (male to male end) in the field, especially when using sol...

March 10, 2022

Selecting the Right Ethernet Cable for You

The Difference Between Cat6 vs Cat6A Ethernet Cable

June 9, 2023

Shielded vs. Unshielded Cable

September 8, 2022

Selecting the Correct Outdoor Ethernet Cable

February 17, 2022

Beginner's Guide to Network Cables

June 19, 2025

Ethernet Cable Finder

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All About Connectors

Choosing the Right Termination - Keystone Jack vs RJ45 Connector vs Field Termination Plug

January 13, 2025

Terminating Pass-Through RJ45 Connectors onto Solid Copper Ethernet Cable -- A Really Bad Idea?

May 26, 2022

Toolless Keystone Jacks vs Punch Down Keystone Jacks: What's the Difference?

February 11, 2021

Load Bar Staggered RJ45 Connectors: Do They Increase Ethernet Cable Performance?

June 21, 2021

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