How To: Terminate an Unshielded Cat6/6A RJ45 Plug

Termination means to attach something to the raw end of the cable so it can be plugged into something else like a switch or computer. This is accomplished several ways, and for this video, we will focus on the quickest, easiest, and most common Do-It-Yourself way...the pass through unshielded RJ45 plug. Let’s dive into this process, where we will show you how to do it correctly. For more information on this topic, check out our blog: https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable... We made an updated version of this video viewable at the link below!    • Guide to Terminating Unshielded Cat6/6A Pa...   If you found this video helpful let us know in the comments and subscribe for more! Video Time Codes: [0:12-0:22] - Cutting Cable to Size [0:22-1:02] - Stripping the Cable [1:02-2:05] - Prepping Cable & Removing Spline [2:05-2:30] - Separating Conductors [2:30-3:15] - Straightening Out Conductors [3:15-4:30] - Putting Connectors into T568b Sequence [4:30-4:50] - Flush Cutting Conductors [4:50-6:10] - Putting on Pass Through Connector [6:10-7:07] - Ethernet Cable Ovalization [7:07-7:30] - Sliding the Connector into the Correct Spot [7:30-8:43] - Cable Termination & Double Checking Work trueCABLE Products Featured in this Video: Cat6 Riser Unshielded: https://www.truecable.com/products/ca... Cable Stripping & Cutting Tool: https://www.truecable.com/products/wi... Flush Cutter: https://www.truecable.com/products/fl... Cat6 Pass Through RJ45 Unshielded: https://www.truecable.com/products/ca... All-In-One Crimp and Termination Tool: https://www.truecable.com/products/al... All trueCABLE Products: https://www.truecable.com/collections... Check out trueCABLE on Social Media! Instagram:   / truecableinc   Facebook:   / truecableinc   TikTok:   / truecableinc   LinkedIn:   / truecable   Learn more in our Cable Academy! https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable... Trouble finding the right Ethernet cable for your project? Check out our Ethernet Cable Finder! https://www.truecable.com/pages/guide... Need help finding the right connector for your Ethernet cable? Check out our Connector Finder! https://www.truecable.com/pages/conne...