Top products from r/telecom
We found 10 product mentions on r/telecom. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. TRENDnet Crimping Tool, 8P/Rj-45 & 6P/Rj-12, Rj-11 Crimp, Cut, & Strip Tool, TC-CT68,Blue/Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Professional tool crimps, strips and cuts cable for 8 and 6 position modular plugsThis user friendly device works with any Ethernet or telephone cableCompact design with easy handle hand grips1 Year TRENDnet Manufacturer’s Warranty
Show Reddit reviews2. RCA RJ45 Wall Plate - White (TPH552R)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The product is RJ45WHT Flush Wall JackEasy and simple use kitThe product is manufactured in ChinaRJ45 Surface Mount JackConnects to CAT 5e wireMounts on RJ45 jack on your baseboardRJ45 Surface Mount JackConnects to CAT 5e wireMounts on RJ45 jack on your baseboard
Show Reddit reviews3. Radial Cable Stripper, Coaxial Cable Stripper, Cable Crimper, Punchdown Tool Klein Tools VDV110-061
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Exclusive sliding cable stop pre-measures cable for fast, accurate and repeatable stripsPreps and strips RG59/RG6/6Q coaxial cableTwo-level coaxial prep - 5/16-Inch and 1/4-Inch (7.9 mm and 6.4 mm)Sliding depth gauge for easy debris clean-outDurable high-carbon steel pre-set cutting blades automatic...
Show Reddit reviews4. Monoprice Cat6 Plug Solid W/Insert 50U 100pcs/Bag
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Help reduce noise caused by crosstalk and system noiseCrimp on RJ45 connectors with inserts for holding wires in placeGold plated contacts
Show Reddit reviews5. CommScope Automated Tool for FSJ4-50B
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
EASIAX Plus Automated Cable Preparation ToolCable Type: 1/2" FSJ4-50BConnector Type: 44SPCW, F4P, F4TReplacement Blade: (482164) CPT-BKSF4
Show Reddit reviews6. PTE Wire Tracer & Circuit Tester - Tone Generator and Probe Kit - Find & Trace Wires and Cables, Test Circuit Continuity, Network Telephone Lines - Features Alligator Clips and RJ-11 Plug
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
FIND WIRES QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY - Detect wires in a range of applications including buried wires (including single strand, broken wires, etc.),SAVE TIME AND BE SAFE - Thanks to the tone signal you will track your cable quickly and you don't have to take the risk of not knowing exactly where your w...
Show Reddit reviews7. VIVO Black 500ft Bulk Cat5e, CCA Ethernet Cable, UTP Pull Box, Cat-5e Wire, Waterproof, Outdoor, Direct Burial (CABLE-V011)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CABLE TYPE - Cat5e bulk ethernet cable, 500ft roll, connector freeMATERIAL - Solid CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) 24 AWG, Waterproof Shielding. Gigabit Network Ready (NOT UV rated)SOLID UTP - (4-pair unshielded twisted pair) wires for economic useEASY SPOOL BOX - Ideal for network installation. Applicat...
Show Reddit reviews8. Ubiquiti NanoStation M2 - Wireless Access Point - AirMax (NSM2US),White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ubiquiti Networks networks networks networks 2.4GHz Nano MIMO airman
Show Reddit reviews9. Cybertech Cat6, Cat5e RJ-45 8P8C Ethernet Modular Crimp Connectors Plugs Pack of 100
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Works with most RJ45 Crimp Tools (excluding AMP)RJ45 Stranded Modular Connectors /PlugsSupport both Cat 5e and Cat 6 Connection50 micron Gold Plated ContactWorks with most RJ45 Crimp Tools (excluding AMP)
Show Reddit reviews10. Tonor TM RJ45 RJ11 RJ12 CAT5 CAT 6 UTP Network Lan Cable Tester Test Tool
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Keep your network running smoothly by testing your cables to uncover problematic shorts, openUse for testing your homemade Ethernet patch cables to make sure they are in working order prior toTests RJ45 cables, RJ11 telephone cables and network cablesEasy to read LED display indicates problems.Hand-...
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Ok. So, it looks like you are currently wired for phones. It looks like Cat5, but without reading the writing on the sheath, I can't know for sure. If it is, you are in luck and will be able to get hard wired data in each room.
It looks like there are 5 cables coming into the closet. This should mean that 5 rooms have wall jacks like the one pictured in the first picture, correct?
It also looks like you have an alarm system? It looks like there is some kind of access control or alarm panel that the phone line is connected too. Disclaimer: Disconnecting anything may render other low voltage systems inoperable. If you do not own the building, check with the owner to make sure nothing will be disturbed. Also, use common sense and exercise appropriate safety precautions. Also be sure to follow your local government's building and electrical codes where applicable.
What you will need (assuming 5 rooms)
First, start inside your closet panel. Separate the 5 Cat5 cables (blue). Terminate each one with an RJ45 connector.
See this for detailed info on how to do so.
If the modem is not already installed, it can be, right inside your closet panel there with one of the white coax cables on the right (broadband.. not sure what to tell you about DSL). Have the ISP tech hook it up because I am not sure what is happening with all of those splitters and/ or filters on the coax. (If you are nice, they may punch down and terminate the Cat5 for you if you have the rest of the parts.)
Using a patch cable, connect the modem to a nice Ethernet switch.
Then, plug in each of the newly terminated RJ45s into each port of the switch. There will be empty ports. I always like to leave room for future expansion.
Alternatively, if your modem has a built in switch (most modems are modem, switch, wifi router combos these days), you can use as many ports int the back of the modem as you can. You may need to get a separate switch and daisy chain it from the modem depending on how may ports the modem has.
Then, go to each room and terminate a wall jack on each of the Cat5's coming up through the wall.
Power up and test. Should be pretty straightforward pending any unfortunate happenings.
Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
The advantage of using Ubiquiti stuff is the amount of info available: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ubiquiti+nanostation+ptp
PtP means Point-to-point, which is the kind of link you want to do. You will need some outdoor ethernet cable and a crimp tool + connectors. A simple cable tester would be useful too to make sure the cable is OK.
Also, Ubiquiti uses passive PoE. Plug your injector correctly or it will fry your computer's network card!
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions!
How about this:
https://www.amazon.com/CommScope-Automated-Tool-for-FSJ4-50B/dp/B007JSCJ1E
Looks like what u/pi3832v2 posted, but cheaper.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tracer-Circuit-Tester-RJ-11-Alligator/dp/B00ADHQCIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=wire+tracer
Get one of these or you'll likely never figure it out.
What do you plan to do about it? Are there extra pairs? Or does new wire need to be pulled through?
Only name I've ever called them
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Cat6-Solid-Insert-100pcs/dp/B005E2Y6BS
Are you really trying to cut and strip 1/2" coax, or just normal residential coax?
For the latter, I just use this. Works fine.