[ale] Cat-5 question

Mike Harrison meuon at geeklabs.com
Mon Apr 10 21:39:36 EDT 2006


> The key is you need a ratcheted crimper.  The ones that use force are
> not within the specification.

I found the biggest difference is the ends.. 
most cheapy ends have 2 prongs that straddle a 
wire. They wiggle loose, they 'twist', they just plain suck.
Good ones have three sharp prongs and straddle the wire. 
Look closely and you'll see the difference. 






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