Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Need a custom-length patch cable? This is EVERYTHING you need to know about terminating low-voltage cables for both male ends and female ends (aka keystones.) We'll also show you how to test your cables, use a tone generator to identify cables in a switch or patch panel, and some light organizational things that we use to keep your closet nice and clean.

Free Cat6 Wiring Pattern Diagrams:

TOOLS I USE
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RJ45 Passthrough Crimp Tool: geni.us/T2gsSa9
Box of Cat6 Cable: geni.us/TzOm3n

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0:00 Custom Cable Lengths
0:49 My tools
1:09 How To Make A Patch Cable
8:36 How To Test A Patch Cable
12:37 How To Terminate A Keystone
19:18 How To Use A Tone Generator
25:45 Wall Plate Best Practices