Comments on: Network Wiring Explained: How to Get Your Home Wired (Almost) Like a Pro https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/ And THAT's Good for YOU! Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:54:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-69238 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:54:32 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-69238 In reply to UM.

It was an “in kind” response. You’re in the no-nonsense zone. Please make sure you read, including the comment rules above. Keep your thoughts to yourself or own what you’ve expressed. Take care!

]]> By: UM https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-69237 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:49:24 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-69237 In reply to Dong Ngo.

Your response has a somewhat snarky, borderline unprofessional tone, but I do appreciate the candidness. Thanks… I think.

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-69223 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:27:23 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-69223 In reply to UM.

Q1: I mentioned that in the post, here and here. (Generally if you enjoy something you should enjoy it thoroughly, i.e. read the entire thing.)
Q2: All copper wires transfer data through electrical impulses, but that’s not the topic of this post. For the rest, again, read the entire post and pay some attention. Or you’ll find out as you do it, but paying attention is always the key.

]]> By: UM https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-69222 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:15:36 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-69222 Hi, Dong.

I enjoyed your networking articles. I’m familiar with Ethernet wiring and Wi-Fi, so a lot of what you said made total sense to me. However, I do have two questions on making your own straight-through Ethernet cables.

Q1: What are the major differences (difficulty, time required, quality of connection, etc.) between making ports versus making connectors?

Q2: I plan on making some ports/connectors soon. I actually haven’t made those before, but it looks easy. How are the wires inside of the sleeves transferring data? It looks like they are just pushed into the plastic keystone jack with insulation coverings still on them. I don’t see any metal-to-metal (wire-to-wire) connection. Please explain.

Thanks,
UM

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-65753 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:10:05 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-65753 ]]> In reply to Jack M..

That was resourceful you, Jack! Good job! 👏🏼

]]> By: Jack M. https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-65750 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:34:08 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-65750 Call me lazy, but I used a couple of 30-foot pre-made Cat6a cables with connectors already on both ends. And then I purchased pre-made wall jacks with RJ45 connectors already on *both sides* of the wall jacks.
So all I had to do was run the pre-made cables to the pre-made wall jacks, plug the cable into the rear of the pre-made wall jack, and then run short connector cables from the other side of the wall jacks to the end point(s). This worked great for a 75-year-old colorblind guy with bifocals and a host of other medical limitations. And it wasn’t that expensive. And of course all of the pre-made cable connections were professionally made.

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-63593 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:37:19 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-63593 ]]> In reply to Mark Marino.

👍

]]> By: Mark Marino https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-63585 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 18:53:30 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-63585 Dong,

This is by far the best tutorial I have ever encountered relative to wiring RJ45 network jacks ! The photos are top notch as well. I finally have the confidence to wire the jacks myself. Thanks again and keep up the fantastic work.

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-63579 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:05:33 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-63579 In reply to Philip.

I mentioned that in the post, multiple times, Philip. Generally, it’s not a good idea to make your own network cables (connectors), but that’s a possibility. So, it’s up to you, but you need to start by reading the entire post.

]]> By: Philip https://dongknows.com/get-your-home-wired-with-network-cables/#comment-63578 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:24:12 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=20651#comment-63578 Dong, great article. Quick question. After wiring my home, I am wondering about the connections between a Patch panel and a Network switch.

I originally bought two large reels of bulk Indoor Cat 6A U/UTP ethernet cable to complete our internal home wiring project. There is still some bulk cable left over on the second reel.

My question is, is it recommended to buy ready made Patch cables online to connect the Patch panel (26 connections) to the Network Switch? Or use leftover bulk cable to make 26 patch cables?

From what I understand, the bulk cable is different to ready made ethernet cables. The price of ready made short cables compared to longer ready made cables is hilarious online. The longer cables of 2m or 5m (which is what I bought to connect my computer to my Wall ethernet socket) seem to be better value for money than patch cables of 0.3-0.5m. I don’t have a problem buying the ready made patch cables if that is better to do though. And to be honest, the ready made patch cables probably look aesthetically nicer.

Your advice would be appreciated! Many thanks in advance.

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