[tech] Crimping tool and crimps

[Andrew Williams]

Bob Adamson wrote:
>> From what I can deduce, http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2675 
>> are 
> better quality connectors, and come in a better box :P . From having a 
> look at the close-up pics of the crimping tool at 
> http://dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3530 I'm all for buying it, as it 
> appears to be the same/better quality than what we could buy for $35 in 
> Australia.

Note that RJ45 connectors for solid core cat5 are subtly different from 
the ones for stranded core cat5. The solid core cable is usually used 
for fixed in-building wiring, stranded core for patch cables. If you use 
the wrong connector, they often don't latch into the sockets very well...

Andrew