At 2/20/01 01:00 PM, Mick Fitzpatrick wrote:

>I'm looking for an easy, self assemble RJ45 plug. Every plug I have come
>across so far requires some forn of expensive crimping tool.
>
>I am wondering/hoping that there is RJ45 plug out there that is east to fit
>and needs no special tools?

I've not found "inexpensive" ones, but I get most of my miscellaneous
hardware like this from Computer Network Accessories:

http://www.cnaweb.com/sp9914.html

They have a crimping tool at 12.95 and 100 RJ45 plugs for 11.95.

You have to watch when buying some of the plugs that are self crimping
(using Pliers only).  Some require that you use the special flat ribbon
wire and the twisted pair cable will not fit in the plug.  CNA has a good
variety of a lot of different hardware.

Doug

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