Reddit reviews UbiGear Network/Phone Cable Tester + RJ11/RJ12/RJ22/RJ45 Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315)

Read through the links before you add anything to your cart, the tools at the top are what I personally use and can vouch for, the tools at the bottom are in kits and case save you some money if you only do this once in a while but I can't vouch for the quality. I'm also assuming you own a wire stripper.

Crimping tool(17$):

TRENDnet 8P/RJ-45 and 6P/RJ-12, RJ-11 Crimp, Cut, and Strip Tool, TC-CT68 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZK4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_piZVAbZZVWPM7

Has a built in perfect cut wire strippers

Connectors(9$):

Cybertech Cat6, Cat5e RJ-45 8P8C Ethernet Modular Crimp Connectors Plugs Pack of 100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LG6DQUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YiZVAb72959BY

Cat5e Cable(25$) (200ft, pre-made but you can clip and make your own out of it)

200FT Feet CAT5 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable - RJ45 Computer Networking Wire Cord (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XBHM6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RkZVAbZ8D2F00

The cable is actually not that good of a deal because you can get 1000ft for 50$ without any ends, but I was aiming for sub 50$.

Total cost: 51$

Additional extras I'd recommend:

Cable tester(8$) tests if the cables and connections you made are good. A great investment for beginners and pros)

Zoostliss Network Cable Tester RJ45 RJ11 RJ12 UTP LAN Cable Tester Networking Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZYXN63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tnZVAb616Y59H

Cable boots(6$) protect your cable ends from having the tips broken and looks cleaner IMO


uxcell 100 Pcs Soft Plastic Ethernet RJ45 Cable Connector Boots Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K82RNX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qoZVAb54MHXCJ


They also have combo kits like this that exist, I can't speak to their quality but the tools are simple tools so this may save you some scratch

>UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hqZVAb8RM9GVK

Has the tester and everything, includes a wire stripper which is nice

>Maxmoral 7 in 1 Cable Tester + Crimp Crimper + Wire Stripper + 50 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug + 100 Cable Ties + 100 Cable Cord Holder Clips + 2 Ethernet Connector Network Tool Kits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7S5X6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VrZVAb10QP91E

Same deal, has boots though.

well, rj45 plugs and a crimping tool.
something like this.

Do check the outlets if they have been wired properly. Mostly they are color coded and should be either in A or B variable. Wikipedia has a list of how they should be put into the connector.

After that connect everything to a switch and it should all work automagically. But this entire setup seriously looks like someone wanted to link multiple phones to one number so I will say you need to check every last wallmount to see if and how they are wired.

don't worry dude, the other 99'11" of this line is still good, no need to rip it out

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518894673&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet+kit&dpID=51DjZejC9oL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch should have everything you need for under $15 - will sort you out perfectly.

It took me about 20 minutes to learn to use the tools, and now whenever I need a short cable I can just make one. Boot split and frayed? Who cares, I'll just replace that bad boy, no throwing out the entire run for me. Drilling through a wall to feed a cable outdoors, how will the plug fit? No problem. So convenient as a future-proof ability to have under your belt.

Unsurprisingly, excellent instructions for dummies like me are incredibly prolific on the internet, including lots of great YT videos

As others have mentioned the interference from multiple unshielded cables right next to each other will be slowing your entire network down right now (loads of dropped packets and failed attempts), so I agree this is more /r/techsupportgore than MacGyver. Fix this right and everything will be significantly less laggy, plus you only gotta buy cheap tools once and then you're set to be able to make incredibly low price Ethernet lines wherever you live for the rest of your life

Why not buy the right tools and do a proper job?

Bonus: New tools

Paying someone to run Ethernet is a huge waste of money. Even with buying all the tools and supplies yourself you will save lots of money.

In your situation I would go up into the attic then run down into the walls to your wall jacks.

Stuff you'll need: (not including drywall saw and gang boxes/gang frames to mount the wall jacks)

http://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network- Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457464334&sr=1-2&keywords=rj45

http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-Go-19958-Steel/dp/B0017RAHSA /ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457464421&sr=1-2&keywords=wire+fish

http://www.cablingplus.com/t/networking/jacks-and-connectors/cat5e-keystone-jacks-25-packs

http://www.cablingplus.com/t/networking/wall-plates/classic-keystones- wall-plates

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Punch-Down-Impact-Blade/dp/B0072K1QHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457464708&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=110+punch+down&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Cat5e-Ethernet-Cat-5e-VIVO-CABLE-V001/dp/B0092TG310/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1457464781&sr=1-5&keywords=cat5

For around $165.00 you'll have everything you need. Less if you need less than 1000' of cable.

It's true that the cable I listed is not plenum rated but you're not going to be in the attic if your house is on fire anyway. I wouldn't worry about it or waste the money on it.

I've installed hundreds of miles of cat5 in my earlier career before switching to sysadmin stuff.

Here's a cheap kit with everything you need

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-us-Tester-Crimper-Connector-Network/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425623073&sr=8-2&keywords=rj45+crimper

You're also going to need a router/switch to stick where all those runs terminate.

You can buy the tools to do this yourself for pretty cheap and you'll use them in the future. Example: http://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Tester-Crimper-Connector-Network/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450368467&sr=8-2

If you can match colors you can terminate network cables.

Cable tester, RJ-45 crimper, jacket stripper, and 100 RJ-45 terminators:: $14

250 ft pull box, cat 5e cable: $21.50

Just make sure you get the color order right when crimping the modules onto the end of the cable. Getting the pattern right is not optional; just any old pattern won't do, even if they match on both ends. (Yes, really. It has to do with the way the wires are twisted internally, and avoiding "crosstalk" from one wire to another inside the cable.)

There should probably be a handy guide printed on the crimper itself, but if not, it goes like this: with the pins of the RJ-45 facing up and the retaining clip facing down, and the open end of the RJ-45 facing you, from left to right: white-orange, orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, brown.

https://www.handymanhowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TIA-EIA-568B-Ethernet-RJ45-Plug-Wiring-Diagram.png

You will screw up quite a few of these, most likely. Don't sweat it, that kit comes with 100 of 'em. Just make sure you cut your cable a few feet long to start with, and if it doesn't test out right, clip off the end you feel the least good about, crimp another one on, and test again. Still doesn't test out right? Then go clip the OTHER end off, crimp a new one on THERE, and try again.

You get the hang of it pretty quick.

Man, Amazon does not make it easy to search your order history. At least not when you order as much as I do. But I found it:

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0

Thanks for explaining. 1000ft of cat5e, a bag of connectors (and covers) plus the crimping tool and tester

Here are the links for exactly what I bought.

SolidLink CAT5e 1000ft Premium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019POIH2E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Three Pack of Your Cable Store 15... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYLGWSY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I don't ever make enough custom cables to bother with much more than the standard cheapo. The mechanics of crimping are pretty simple. Find a brand name tool with a life time warrenty or just buy a couple $8 cheapos.

https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487354206&sr=8-2&keywords=cat6+crimper That little yellow tool or something like it is the deal breaker for me when working on ethernet. (I assume we are talking ethernet.)

I'm gonna copy and paste my comment from a similar post. I didn't add something like a 110 block to the list cause at that point I feel it's a bit ridiculous.

As an 06 (low voltage technician) this hurts me to see x.x there are other options for repair that would be much better than this current set up. Here's a few methods;

1. For under $5 you can get these [IDC connectors]
   (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ideal-Yellow-IDC-Connectors-25-per-Pack-85-950/100036034)
   
   basically you put both ends of the cut cable inside color for color then use pliers to push the yellow button down. If you're able to trim the cable a bit then you could maintain the twist going into these connecters (the twist is important) and it'll be a fairly solid splice. I believe their also gel filled so the copper won't tarnish. It has some protection.
   
   
2. For around $20 you can get this punchless termination tool plus two cat 5e Jack's and a short patch cable
   
   This method would add solid connections all the way through. Even though you experience a little loss at each jack, it would probably be negligible for home use. You'd just terminate the two Jack's and plug them in to one another.
   
   
3. For around $28-$30 you could get the [punchless termination tool] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ADWQHK6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uAArDbNF31QH4)
   One Cat5e jack and an Rj45 crimper tool that comes with Rj45 connectors (Ethernet plug ins) and a 4 pair tester you could use to verify you punched it all down correctly. The idea here is you'd plug the cable with the Rj45 termination directly into the Cat5e jack. It's similar to the last method, youll just have one connection instead of two.
   
   
   Spend any more than that and you're better off just replacing the cable all together.
   
   Keep in mind, I don't do these quick fixes professionally unless it's a matter of safety (a customer that deals with life safety calls, etc) and need to be up while replacing their data drop. The most ideal method would be to replace the cable entirely, but any of thes could work fine. Also leaves less of a headache for the next guy.

I just got this, that look ok? And the 1000M lights up, so yea I'm betting it's his wiring....

So that pic doesn't do the the other two cables justice but neither have lights on their ports. So is it possible both of those were meant for phone connectivity and I need to hook up the two detached white wires to get data on my bedroom ports?

you can get a [kit] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UY5WL0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
for pretty cheap and I got over 700' of cable for $20 on craigslist.

You can crimp ethernet cables quite easily - just need the end pieces and a crimp tool (this kit is GREAT)

Power cables can also be done but are a bit easier then Ethernet or telephone cables as they are just a positive/negative/ground wire into an end....pretty straight forward but I advise getting a cord that is already destroyed and working on it first...duh :P should just be copper inside colored tubes that goes to a specific end...typically red is power spot / grey or black is negative / and a completely different color is for ground - but that is a guess on my part as I've not taken one apart in forever as it is cheaper and faster to just get a different/new one.

Telephone cables are basically the same as Ethernet, just need to know the wire pin layout <-- that link is both RJ11 telephone and RJ45 ethernet layouts and its the same process (obviously need telephone ends to crimp onto it - that link has 50 to a bag).

Most cables are straight forward ESPECIALLY with the internet having the answer to cable layouts and everything :)

EDIT - once you do an ethernet cable crimp job everything else becomes very easy haha.

> landline

> im older

lol

anyways, what you want is an ethernet switch. (with Gigabit speed preferably) you don't necessarily need new RJ45 cables unless your existing ones are damaged or you don't have enough. it might be worth the cost to get a crimping toolkit and spend the time to make 1 cable into 4 shorter cables that go to a switch, so you don't have to buy more cable for each device.

here's a listing for an 8 port gigabit switch that should work

existing combo modem/router/switch/AP boxes can be configured as a wireless access point/switch.

information on how to use a second router as an access point/switch

here's that crimping kit I was talking about

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-us-Tester-Crimper-Connector-Network/dp/B008UY5WL0

http://www.amazon.com/Cat5e-Ethernet-Cable-000ft-Cat-5e/dp/B0092TG310/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416346085&sr=1-2&keywords=ethernet+1000ft

http://derose.net/steve/guides/wiring/cat5split.png

I can almost guarantee this is cable-related, especially given the intermittent nature of the issue. First, make sure the cable isn't loose, and try to push the cables into the connectors a bit. If this doesn't fix your issue, you will need to fix the cable.

A cat5 cable is comprised of four twisted pairs, a total of 8 little
wires. Somewhere in those 20m, one of those wires is cut or damaged.

It is most likely to be at the tip where the RJ45 connector (clear piece) attaches, and if the cable is run through the floors, you better hope this is the case.

Figure out what order the cables go into the connector by looking at them. They are identified with pairs of colours, as shown here

The connector will most likely look like this

Notice that there are two distinct standards. It's important that you use the same standard when re-crimping the cables on both ends.

You can simply cut about 10cm off each end, and obtain a crimper tool to reattach new connectors.

To use the crimper, insert the ends of the cables into the slots in the "empty" connectors, and then press down with the crimper to lock them into place. It's not very difficult, but you need to decide if it's worth your time and effort.

If the break in the cable is in the middle (unlikely, but possible) you're looking at ripping out the cable and running a whole new one. I don't know how exactly the cable is run, if it comes through a plate in the wall, or if it's just a cat5 cable shoved through a hole drilled in the wall, but either way replacing it is going to be pretty expensive unless you do it yourself. I would personally recommend doing this professionally, and getting two "plugs" installed in the walls.

edit: If you know any computer geeks who might know how to do this, or who already have a crimper, invite them over for a beer or something it'll take them 5 minutes

edit2: If you live in Montreal i have the day off and like beer

You might be able to call up some cabling companies in your area and tell them you just need the cat5 cable terminated. Not sure how much they'll charge you... but it's probably more expensive than just buying the crimper and doing it yourself (it's not really that hard).

https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473190092&sr=1-1&keywords=cat5+crimper

These should work...not high quality, but will get the job done.

https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468289842&sr=8-2&keywords=cat5+crimper

It's easier than it looks...just take your time and use scissors to cut the ends of the Cat5 straight. A few YouTube videos and you'll be a pro in no time.

Highly recommend Unifi AP's with a mikrotik controller. Even better if you can leave an old laptop on site for managing the unifi stuff remotely.

A single unifi outdoor model might be a good place to start, then it doesn't need to be located inside the tenants premises-- no one wants to have a tech banging around in their attic to re-align the antenna. They are also very impressive with better range than the enterprise or long range hockey puck units.

Adding additional units if necessary (and the software will be able to tell you unlike other brands/models) is a cinch, the controller software sets them up so that the network is seamless and centrally controllable.

A mikrotik rb2011 would be a good choice for a router. It has 10 ethernet ports which is formidable, and it has lots of horsepower so that you can implement content blocking if necessary to preserver the quality of the network.

http://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RB2011L-IN-10-Ethernet-Ports/dp/B008GZ7NEC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405127763&sr=1-4&keywords=rb2011

http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UniFI-Outdoor-Access-802-11bgn/dp/B0066DV06I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405127813&sr=1-1&keywords=unifi+outdoor

Don't forget CAT5e, RJ-45 connectors, and a crimping tool if you don't have them already:

http://www.amazon.com/Cat5e-Ethernet-Cable-500ft-Cat-5e/dp/B0092THNDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405127939&sr=8-1&keywords=cat5e

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Tester-Crimper-Connector-Network/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405127990&sr=8-1&keywords=rj-45+crimpers

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004RGYL/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UY5WL0

Are you sure this is where it is bad/what is causing the problem. It is hard to tell from the picture exactly, so here is some general info.

The outer black layer is pretty much just for protection/shielding and could be replaced with electrical tape in a pinch (which it sounds like you have tried).

Inside you have 8 wires in 4 color pairs (a solid and a stripe). One or more of those wires may be damaged/disconnected.

I would look at them closely, peal back the black outer coating more if needed, and see if you can find any breaks in the 8 smaller wires. If you find one and absolutely don't want to buy anything to fix it right or run another cable, you may be able to strip off the outer coating on the individual wire to expose the copper wire inside.

Do that on both sides of the break, twist it together, cover with electrical tape, then try it out. If it works, cover the whole thing back up with electrical tape.

If you don't see any obvious breaks or issues, check into other issues (like is it maybe the router, the XBox, the cable RJ-45 plugs (the ends), etc).

Anyway, good luck. If you really want to fix it right, you could get a not that great, but serviceable crimper set for under $15:

http://smile.amazon.com/Wild-us-Tester-Crimper-Connector-Network/dp/B008UY5WL0/

Cut the cable on either side fo the tear, use that to put an RJ45 jack on each end of the break, then use a coupler like this to join them back:

http://smile.amazon.com/Britta-Products-271710-Coupler-Straight/dp/B000BSLW8U/

I know that isn't what you want to do, but it may be the best way if that is the true cause/location of your problem.

I'm sure sure what you mean. Are you using keystone jacks, or just making your own male connectors with a crimper?

You need four connected wires in total, because if you have something like 6 functional wires in there instead of 8, your network equipment might try to negotiate at gigabit, and it won't work. Whereas if you have 4 wires at positions 1,2,3,6, it'll go straight to 100mbps, afaik.

Edit: If you were using a pre-terminated cable that you are now modifying, you'll need buy a crimper.

UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits

I have everything in my media center. The biggest thing I did to clean it up was custom cut-to-length ethernet cables. You can get the tools to do it yourself quite inexpensively, it's easy to learn, and it makes a big difference. Plus, then you'll get the itch and re-wire everything in your house.

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Unfortunately a lot of the power cables are non-standard so it's harder to get different lengths. I have a cable management box that I shove a power strip and all the power plugs into, and then velcro all the cables into a bundle to run to the hubs.

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Quick Guide on custom cables:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX17FF47deI

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Toolkit on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541653653&sr=8-3&keywords=ethernet+crimp+tool

(Note: This only includes cable ends, but you can do what I do and cut up the longer cables you already have to make shorter cables, instead of buying cable stock... until you need more)

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Cable Management Box:

https://www.amazon.com/Management-Organizer-Storage-Holder-Computer/dp/B074T8BBGV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541653791&sr=8-3&keywords=power+strip+box

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You can get an ethernet crimper and some RJ45 ends for very cheap online, there's a ton of guides on the internet on how to properly terminate cat5/6 cable, no point getting a shop etc to cut a cable when you need to size it for your needs in the room really :)

EDIT: here you go - linky

If you can build a pc you can run some cat5e cable where ever you live. People say im just renting and I can't put holes in the wall and all other kinds of things. You can run it along the base boards using cable clamps or do any number of things to make it work. Just get some cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092TG310/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_haCnzb6BHCV61 and here's everything else you need including the tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_DdCnzbFAGCRX7 so for about $50 you can run as much cable as you need. I would run one line to your gaming room and use a Gigabit Ethernet switch for everything in the room. A real gamer never uses wifi because they know about networking.

UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315)
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Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_7efzCbDCN9H6S

UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It comes with the crimper tool the cable tester the RJ45 connectors all for $15.

I used this when I ran CAT5e for my Security Cameras and I had to make sure the cable still worked after pulling through the run and the cable tester worked great. Just plug in a short CAT6 cable in each room and attach the cable tester then go to your utility room and hook up the other end of the tester until it passes, label and move on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysYLdFxNVuc

If you want to take it off you have to cut the old one and put on a new one..

it can be done..
Thought a crimp tool does not cost that much and they will come in handy one you have one.. No more will you be forced to use whatever length you buy..

I recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/ECore-Cables-93-100-018-Professional-Crimping/dp/B01LX16ZCH

Or you can get this little kit for the sameish price which is adequate..
https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0



IF you are truly cheap LOL - You can cut the cable with about 6 to 10 inches from the end and then cut the rest of the cable to length THEN cut the rest of the cable to the length you want and strip both ends and splice all 8 wires back together (but THIS is NOT recommended LMAO)

While you could put a keystone on the other end and then use a short Cat6 cable to connect to the AP, I'd recommend doing it this way instead:


https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522779845&sr=8-4&keywords=rj45+crimper&dpID=51DjZejC9oL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

IMO you just need a box cutter and wire cutters.

It would also be handy to have a cable tester.

Edit:

>I definitely can't afford them

I call shinannegans. Cheap af

There's this RJ45 cable tester that's a part of this kit (crazy how popular this model is), if you don't have one and if you just moved in, you might find it useful to double check to make sure the cabling is "correct", and that all 4 pairs/8 wires are actually working.

https://www.amazon.com/UbiGear-Crimper-Connector-Network-Crimper315/dp/B008UY5WL0

All the cat5 cables ive seen have 4 pairs; blue, brown, green and orange/red and a striped counterpart. In the image posted it looks like the colors are still there, they just went with different patterns and shades.

So im seeing the orange one come out of the wall, and it LOOKS like its going into the third block from the left, but i notice its actually connected to the second from the left, so its matched with the solid orange. The fourth from the left appears to be the solid greens, as i can also see the third block contains the striped greens (as well as some of the leftover from the wall cable). And of course the far right block houses the orange striped wires. So it looks like someone was bridging the orange and green pairs, but the green striped line is broken or cut on purpose.

So like i said before if it was coming from the phone line we would only need 2 to get data to the modem, but as this is coming from a router, itll need most, if not all, of the 8 wires connected. There is a guide to wiring all this up and it goes by color of the wires, but thats just a guide and may not always be the case in how it was actually wired up.

This is how a standard ethernet cable is hooked up

Also cat 5e is just a cat5 cable that can handle more data and is better shielded so thats a non issue.

So long story short, its looks like all of them need to be hooked back up. All the suggestion in my first post should still be valid and if i were doing it i would probably run a whole new cat5 cable from the router to the pc. Failing being able to do that, i would trim up the cables in your pic, crimp new heads on following the diagram color chart, and patch them together with a female-to-female rj45 patch socket. Failing ability to do that, i would solder each wire to the other and shrink tube the joint. And lastly i would resort to twisting them together with electrical tape, or using a wire block like in your pic to join them and throw the whole thing in an enclosure like a plastic bag or something lol. Basically anything to get those wires touching and not falling apart will net some degree of success.

You'll need:

Edge trimmers

Cat5 head crimper

F2F rj45 coupler

Cat5 heads

Something similar to this 8 wire bus bar will work, but smaller would be better

And thats about it, depending on how you decide to go about the repair. Also no problem at all. shoot me another message if anything else pops up and ill help however i can.

A coax line would not work, because it cannot be used in place if an Ethernet line. A cable modem (which is the only device that will except a Coax, requires a CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) in order for it to function. CMTS's are thousands of dollars. You could use an Ethernet over power, which is the power line adapter you are talking about. The only issue, an especially with old houses, the wiring is done in sections. Which is why you have circuit breakers for turning off parts of the house, without needing to turn the whole house off. In other words, you wont be successful with the Power Line Adapter, because your room is most likely in a different section of the house, than the modem. Also, appliances that use large amounts of energy, such as washers, dryers, microwaves and fridges can cause your latency to spike up into the 4000ms (You can see how Ethernet over Power didn't really catch on).

Your best option, is buying a 350 ft of CAT 5 Cable, and fishing it up to your room. This will require Crimpers and CAT 5 ender and cable tester. This will cost you about $50 dollars, and it's really easy to do. Here is a Guide



Edit: Never heard of MoCA adapter's apparently that works too

That's so much more work than cutting it and crimping on a new end... crimper kits are actually pretty cheap.