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Okay, the easiest and cheapest way of doing this is:

• Get a switch like this one https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/
  
  
• Get a network tool kit https://www.amazon.com/Network-Maintenance-Portable-Crimper-Connectors/dp/B0756SN86D/
  
  
• Get some Cat6 RJ45 connectors https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-100-PACK-Connector-Connectors-Transparent/dp/B01K9Z4FT2/
  
  
  What you need to do is:
  
  
• Disconnect all the blue cables from that panel
  
  
• Wire them up with the RJ45 connectors learn how to do that here https://youtu.be/rV5vgk2Mt3Iand here https://www.warehousecables.com/landing/how-to-make-a-cat6-patch-cable.php
  
  
• Check the wiring on the wall sockets, that it matches the pinout from https://www.warehousecables.com/landing/how-to-make-a-cat6-patch-cable.php
  
  
• Connect the blue cables and also the grey cable to the switch, and you should be good to go.
  
  
  Note, you may need to get new wall sockets, but I could suggest to do one test cable first and then run a speedtest using speedtest.ui.com to see if you get the same as your internet provider. One other thing to note, is that I'm not sure that Frontier Communications device is a router and can handle all the connections, you may need to get a router also.

Are you talking about rj45 connectors? You can get a bag of 100 for under $10 shipped. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K9Z4FT2/

The pass-through rj45 EZ are getting popular because people can't crimp properly anymore. Though I don't crimp anymore myself either. It's punched down into a keystone or patch panel and just get pre-made cables. Cables are too cheap to mess around making your own.

You are correct, as you dont want to crack the copper in a solid cat5/6. Take a look at THIS. Specifically the sizes and contacts section.

I recommend something like THIS.

You can buy bulk ethernet and coax cable in 500'-1000' spools as well as the connectors and tools from nearly every hardware, as well as online retailers such as amazon, newegg, and monoprice.

Bulk Cat 6

Cat 6 Connectors

RJ45 Ethernet Crimping Tool

Instructions (Note: this shows both straight through and cross-over cables. You only need to use a crossover cable if you are plugging two computers NIC cards directly together. In all other instances where you are going to a switch/router, you want straight through).

Bulk RG6 Coax

RG6 Compression Connectors

RG6 Compression tool

Instructions

So I literally have a team at my house this very minute as I type this cabling my house with cat6. Now I have worked in IT for over 18 years and have punched down and ran cable in business but thats easy compared to a house and I didnt want to do it myself plus I have the money at this point to have some professionals do it. Anyway back to your question - I have always used Leviton inserts and punched them down but these guys showed up with Keystone Jacks that are effectively couplers which I was not expecting. So in your case this is what would actually work for you. Normally, you would use some inserts at the end of your cables and punch those down and put them into the patch panel BUT.. since you want to extend - you just need to use the same couplers that these guys are using.

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So you get these couplers, one for each cable, as well as an RJ45 connector. You punch down the RJ45 connector to each cable. Then connect that to the coupler, then you are set. THEN another RJ45 connector on the end of the 6ft extension to regular Keystone jacks, put those keystone jacks into the patch panel. Thats your best option and gives you everything you need..... also at that point you say you need to extend 6ft but with this you can extend alot further as well giving you flexibility.

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Cat6 Female to female like this:

Couplers

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Rj45 Connector:

Rj45

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