Reddit reviews SF Cable, CAT6 Junction Box, 110 Punch Down Type UL Listed
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Junction box is for splicing two Ethernet Cat.6 cables together without the use of connectors and couplersIf you're going to joint 2 wires together permanently, it's best to have as direct a connection as possibleThe punch down connection provides secure continuity; Wire gage: 23 to 26 AWGFor use with Cat.6 cable; UL listedLifetime Warranty
Cat 6 Junction boxes have worked for me countless times.
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Junction-Punch-listed/dp/B0059DRCGI
So if this was a business with pro installation, you would re-pull it all.
Personally I would get a splice box and connect them that way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0059DRCGI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
If you have enough cable to cut the damage out, you could get an inline splice like this, and just cut the damage out, and punch them in.
Other possible alternatives:
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Junction-Punch-listed/dp/B0059DRCGI
https://www.amazon.com/MANHATTAN-Modular-Inline-Coupler-504768/dp/B002HMTSK2
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-CAT5E-Junction-listed/dp/B0059DRC3G
I'm surprised the Cat 6 one (the first one) is the least expensive, of course that would also work for Cat5/5E.
thanks, I was thinking about doing something similar to this.
im thinking about using one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Junction-Punch-listed/dp/B0059DRCGI/
the only question is, will it be ok if I have a cat5e cable on one side and a cat6 cable on the other side?
Thanks
I'm going to disagree with some of the other commenters here. I would first try using something like one of these Cat6 Junction Boxes:
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Junction-Punch-listed/dp/B0059DRCGI
It is only $6.25 and if it works then you have solved the problem. Sure you can be pedantic and insist that there's only one right way to do something, but when that "right" way could cost hundreds of dollars (if you hire someone to do the job) and/or damage your home, and the relatively simple alternative only costs a few bucks, I'd at least try the alternative first and see if it works. At worst you have wasted a few bucks and at best you have solved your problem.
The thing to remember about ethernet is that it is digital, so generally speaking it either works or it doesn't. I'd definitely try a ping test to another system on your local network and make sure you have zero packet loss, but if that's the case then I would not worry that my solution doesn't meet the standards of the perfectionists (who must have big wallets if they can so quickly dismiss a simple solution). I do not disagree that a continuous run of new cable would be "better", all else being equal, but if you balk at tearing up your drywall, as I certainly would in your situation, then maybe give one of these junction boxes a try.
I'm sorry. I meant to type 4P copper cables. And not an electrical junction box but this:
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Junction-Punch-listed/dp/B0059DRCGI