what am I doing wrong with my ethernet port
what am I doing wrong with my ethernet port
Hey everyone. I'm new to ethernet setups, but I need a smooth method to run a cable through the wall from the crawl space so my computer can reach it. I decided to use an ethernet port as a solution. I bought one that looks like a standard plug socket and installed it neatly. (link provided) After that, I gathered the cables and positioned them correctly before securing them with the tool. The cable passed through two metal plates, but the port didn't respond. When I pulled out the wires to inspect, the insulation remained intact—just tightened and compressed. It seems I'm on the right track, but I'm looking for advice on why it's not working properly. Any tips would be super valuable!
Using cable with stranded wires requires special tools. The punch down tool and jacks perform best with solid core wires since they don’t compress as much and avoid damaging the solid core inside the plastic. If you have a soldering iron, you might remove the white section using the blades and then solder the copper directly onto the board.
Hey team, I realized there might be a mistake in my approach. I'm going to focus on building a strong foundation.