Easy as Cut, Strip and Attach
1. Step 1
From left: clamp-style stripper, compression tool and generic wire cutter/stripper.
Cut the end of the cable so that the end is flat and clean-cut. If you also have an all-weather/tension boot, slide that on before stripping the cable. (Skip this step if you have a self-cutting RG6 stripping tool.)
2. Step 2
Stripper tools may come with a diagram (indicated with red arrow) that shows you how to use it.
Apply the RG6 stripping tool to prepare the cable-end for the F-connector. Alternatively, use a clamp-style or "clothes pin" stripper, spinning it around the cable five to seven turns. Pliers-type strippers should be turned slightly while applying pressure to ensure a thorough cut. Open or un-clamp the strippers before removing the stripped material. Remove the stripped pieces by hand rather than pulling with the stripping tool.
3. Step 3
It is normal to have a few errant strands after the end is stripped.
Remove the stripped material and inspect the result. RG6 stripping tools are pre-measured, so the result should look very much like the picture shown here. If the copper core is slightly longer, you can fix it in the final step.
4. Step 4
Now the stripped end is ready for the F-connector.
Trim any small strands from the stripped end with wire-cutters or scissors. With your fingers, gently pull the braid away from the core insulation and spread it down the cable. When you're done, it should look like the picture shown here.
5. Step 5
An "F-COMP" connector seated on the stripped end.
Slide on the F-connector, carefully aligning the smaller center hole with the core insulation. Some physical force may be needed to fully "seat" the F-connector. When seated properly, the white insulation should meet-up with the "shelf" inside the threaded ring.
6. Step 6
A compression-type tool.
Secure the F-connector using the crimp tool or compression tool. While using the tool, be sure to apply firm pressure along the cable so the F-connector doesn't slide out of place.
A finished "F-Comp" connector; notice how the copper core is just visible over the edgeInspect your work. The copper core should be at the center of the F-connector and should barely protrude from the edge of the threaded ring. If the copper core protrudes more than 1/8 inch, trim it with wire cutters.
There should be no visible strands from the inner braid. For a crimp-style F-connector, the compressed metal "skirt" should have a symmetrical shape around the cable. For compression-style F-connectors, the compression die should be fully within the connector with no visible gaps.
You will learn the proper method to terminate a RJ-45 Cat5e or 2-line telephone jack
1. Step 1
Strip the jacket from the colored 4 pairs, leaving about 2 inches of wire exposed.
2. Step 2
Separate the colored 4 pair wires.
3. Step 3
Place the colored 4 pair wires into the corresponding slot on the jack.
Using the 110 impact tool, push the wire to the bottom of the slot until the excess wire is cut.
If you’ll be installing or maintaining a Local Area Network (LAN), one of the most important things for you to know is how to terminate Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 network cables with RJ45 connectors. Rely on our step-by-step guide to take you through your project
STEP 1
Using a Crimping Tool, trim the end of the cable you’re terminating, to ensure that the ends of the conducting wires are even.
STEP 2
Being careful not to damage the inner conducting wires, strip off approximately 1 inch of the cable’s jacket, using a modular crimping tool or a UTP cable stripper.
STEP 3
Separate the 4 twisted wire pairs from each other, and then unwind each pair, so that you end up with 8 individual wires. Flatten the wires out as much as possible, since they’ll need to be very straight for proper insertion into the connector.
STEP 4
Holding the cable with the wire ends facing away from you. Moving from left to right, arrange the wires in a flat, side-by-side ribbon formation, placing them in the following order: white/orange, solid orange, white/green, solid blue, white/blue, solid green, white/brown, solid brown.
STEP 5
Holding the RJ45 connector so that its pins are facing away from you and the plug-clip side is facing down, carefully insert the flattened, arranged wires into the connector, pushing through until the wire ends emerge from the pins. For strength of connection, also push as much of the cable jacket as possible into the connector.
STEP 6
Check to make sure that the wire ends coming out of the connector’s pin side are in the correct order; if not, remove them from the connector, rearrange into proper formation, and re-insert. Remember, once the connector is crimped onto the cable, it’s permanent. If you realize that a mistake has been made in wire order after termination, you’ll have to cut the connector off and start all over again!
STEP 7
Insert the prepared connector/cable assembly into the RJ45 slot in your crimping tool. Firmly squeeze the crimper’s handles together until you can’t go any further. Release the handles and repeat this step to ensure a proper crimp.
STEP 8
If your crimper doesn’t automatically trim the wire ends upon termination, carefully cut wire ends to make them as flush with the connector’s surface as possible. The closer the wire ends are trimmed, the better your final plug-in connection will be.
STEP 9
