Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Standard, load bar, or pass-through (EZ) RJ45 — which connector should you use? I show all 3 RJ45 connector installs, then reveal the best one for home and business networks and the one I'd avoid completely. If you're terminating ethernet cable, watch this before you buy any connectors.
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0:00:00 Which RJ45 Connector You Should Choose For Your Home Network?
0:00:35 Standard RJ45 Connector Installation
0:04:45 Advantages/Disadvantages Of Standard RJ45s
0:05:57 EZ RJ45 Connector Installation
0:07:38 Advantages/Disadvantages Of EZ RJ45s
0:08:32 RJ45 With Load Bar Installation
0:13:45 Which RJ45 is the BEST for Your Network?
0:14:28 Which RJ45 You Should Avoid?
Standard, load bar, or pass-through (EZ) RJ45 — which connector should you use? I show all 3 RJ45 connector installs, then reveal the best one for home and business networks and the one I'd avoid completely. If you're terminating ethernet cable, watch this before you buy any connectors.
🛒 Gear in this video (Amazon affiliate — as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Cable Creation Cat6 RJ45 Connectors 50-Pack ( Standard ) amzn.to/4pjgoKH
Cable Matters Cat 6 Pass Through RJ45 Connectors ( EZ ) amzn.to/3NosVyY
Dripstone CAT6 Ethernet Cable 1000ft 23AWG Solid UTP amzn.to/3YNkpft
Big-A - Cat6 Cable 1000ft 23AWG Solid 4 Pair, UTP amzn.to/49yl7Du
Ethernet Tool Links:
Data Shark 70029 Universal Cutter-Stripper for Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 amzn.to/4q3vBRl
Klein Tools VDV226-110 Rj45 Cable Crimper Pass-Thru Connectors amzn.to/4jiUoyf
Cable Matters Modular RJ45 Crimper Non-Pass-Thru ( Standard ) amzn.to/4jlMST5
Cable Matters 200-Pack Cat6 RJ45 Strain Relief Boots amzn.to/3Lj8O4C
Network Cable Testers:
KLEIN TOOLS VDV501-851 Cable Tester Kit with Scout Pro 3 amzn.to/3Y1hCi4
Klein Tools VDV501-770 Cable Tester Set, Scout Pro Max amzn.to/3Nrh5AW
NOYAFA NF-8508 Network Cable Tester / Optical Power Meter amzn.to/3U9MXxK
NetAlly Link Runner AT 1500 Essential Network & Cable Tester amzn.to/4tWxgJH
Fluke Networks MS2-100 Micro Scanner 2 amzn.to/3BOntzM
HT812A Network Cable Tester amzn.to/3YqkBSr
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Ubiquiti Networks UDR7 UniFi Dream Router 7, 10G Gateway amzn.to/4tweVCJ
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 PRO Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router amzn.to/49HYAoi
NETGEAR Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router (RS500) amzn.to/4oxcYo5
TP-Link Tri-Band BE19000 Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router amzn.to/4dsD7jo
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra amzn.to/4dmmqaR
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) amzn.to/4uRmyF2
UGREEN 2.5Gb Switch, 6-Port Switch, 5 x 2.5Gb, 10Gb SFP+ amzn.to/4nPaL6i
TP-Link TL-SX105 | 5 Port 10G/Multi-Gig Unmanaged Switch amzn.to/3R7jciJ
Legrand - On-Q 30 Inch Media Enclosure, Wi-Fi Electrical Box amzn.to/3Pjj675
Sysracks 42U Network Server Rack Cabinet 32" Deep amzn.to/4dwEwFL
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We're proud to support, The Veterans Treatment Court. We support local chapters of the Veterans Treatment Court; 100% of the funds raised support the VTCs. The Veterans Treatment Court is a comprehensive treatment program for United States veterans who are struggling with alcohol addiction or substance abuse. With high success rates, the Veterans Treatment Court works to give troubled vets the treatment and care they need to once again live as productive citizens.
If you'd like to join us in making a difference, you can learn more or donate here: lalondecharityopen.com
0:00:00 Which RJ45 Connector You Should Choose For Your Home Network?
0:00:35 Standard RJ45 Connector Installation
0:04:45 Advantages/Disadvantages Of Standard RJ45s
0:05:57 EZ RJ45 Connector Installation
0:07:38 Advantages/Disadvantages Of EZ RJ45s
0:08:32 RJ45 With Load Bar Installation
0:13:45 Which RJ45 is the BEST for Your Network?
0:14:28 Which RJ45 You Should Avoid?
