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Brand: Cables To Go
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Modular Plugs from Cables To Go are the perfect solution for creating custom lengths of modular or Cat5 network cables. The Modular Plugs are manufactured from high-impact clear polycarbonate to withstand everyday wear and tear. And with their UL/CSA listed rating, you can expect error-free data transfers.
  • Plug Type: RJ-45
  • Position/Conductor: 8x8
  • 50µ gold-plated contacts
  • Conforms to FCC Part 68 requirements
  • Designed For: Data applications
  • Compatibility: Round Solid or Stranded Cable
More information for the RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.8 stars
(based on 14 reviews)
42% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Good length(3), Reliable(4)
Best Uses:
High-end equipment(4)
Describe Yourself:
High bandwidth user(3), Power user(8)
Primary use:
Business(13)
Computer Platform:
PC(3)
 
Useless and time-consuming
By DWP_BossVerified Purchaser from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/29/2011
Cons:
Energy Inefficient
Best Uses:
Useless
Describe Yourself:
High bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
PC
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

Wow... that's all I can say. These things are completely useless. I'm a professional I.T. guy. I've been making CAT5 Cables for years and can blast them out in minutes so I'm no amateur. These connectors take no less than 10-15 minutes to assemble... per end. But to give it a fair shake, I brought the connectors back to my office and had 3 other techs attempt to assemble cables with these. All 3 Techs are faster than I and all three said, "What the "expletive deleted?". I bought these for a job with tight margins and thought I'd save a buck but that's not an error I'll make again. Save yourself the headache and get the more expensive single unit without inserts. These are the worst I've ever seen.

 
Not worth buying
By glwrnsnVerified Reviewer from Sioux Falls SD on 6/27/2011
Cons:
Too difficult to put on, Too many bad connections
Describe Yourself:
High bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
PC
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

Sadly, I threw these away too. They are just too slow to work with. I can put on 5 normal RJ45's compared to one of these, and then the likelyhood of it not being good in contact is high. Very unreliable and difficult/slow to put on.

 
Great Product!
By Adam IT GuyVerified Purchaser from Anaconda, MT on 8/16/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

These come in perfect condition, have all the extra pieces ad work incredibly well.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Installation Tip
By HughVerified Reviewer from Bakersfield, CA on 7/14/2010
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

This is the easiest way I have found to use these plugs with the little power bar.

* Untwist all pairs to the required length, then cut straight.
* Bend up every other strand, and then slid the other strands through the full holes.
* Bend down the 4 other strands through the half holes.
* Cut excess off the end.
* Push the bar almost off the end, then feed it into the plug.
* Crimp and repeat for other end.

Hope this helps anyone TRYING to use these plugs

 
Good engineering; needs instructions
By Martin160Verified Reviewer from Shirley, NY on 4/26/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Cons:
Needs instructions
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

Excellent product, but electronic tools are required for proper implementation. I use Xcelites and Crescent miniatures, mostly with spring loading. The load block is too small for hand manipulation-any sized hand, and other tasks such as untwisting, straightening and aligning wires are only reasonably done with these tools. This modular plug hangs up in my Ideal ratcheting crimper, requiring disloding the crimped plug by a gentle push from the plug side. Don't try to drag it out by the cable end. Make sure you color print the instructions, available online. If you do all of this, you will not go back to ordinary RJ45's.

 
I threw these away
By snydl0gaVerified Reviewer from Nashville , TN on 3/24/2010
Pros:
None
Cons:
Cumbersome
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

I threw these away and bought the RJ45 EZs and more standard crimps. I don't have time to fumble around with these stupid things. My hands are just to big and the Power Bars would not keep the wires aligned. I can't afford to loose that much time. I didn't realize what I was buying.

 
Don't buy this
By AV GuruVerified Reviewer from Santa Barbara, CA on 2/23/2010
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

These are nearly impossible to thread. I think they were made to be used with a machine because the common man can't thread the cables through that load bar nonsense

Cables To Go Response: Please reach out to customer service if we can help you.
 
Works Great
By EricVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma City, OK on 1/11/2010
Pros:
Good Length
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

As some have stated, instructions would be useful. Just feed the wires into the tiny hole guide, and cut the length of wires coming out of the guide so that there is minimal untwisting of the pairs (the CAT rating will be voided if the pairs are untwisted for too long a length). Then simply feed the wire with the guide into the jack and the guide will help place the wires in the proper hole.

Service & Delivery comments:

Arrived fast!

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not Easy - Returning to the vendor
By ChrisVerified Reviewer from Novi, MI on 9/4/2009
Cons:
No Performance Increase
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

When I received this item, I said to myself, what the heck did they send me. After coming to this site, I figured out what the "power bar" was intended to do. It is way too cumbersome. It must have been designed by a person with little tiny fingers. You made something so simple more complicated. I'll be returning it to my vendor. If you are new to putting on ends, make SURE you don't purchase this item.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I agree
By JonBoiVerified Reviewer from NYC, New York on 8/24/2009
Pros:
Good Length
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

Needs more information on how to use the product. Maybe better tips or tutorial. I'm using stranded cat6; therefore, more difficult to install.
Would only recommend to experience data cable installer.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not very hard
By Joe UserVerified Reviewer from Cleveland,OH on 8/22/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

Anyone who complains these are too complicated just doesn't know what they're doing and shouldn't be building their own connectors anyway. The sleave has 8 slots, you start with Orange/Wht and work your way over to Brown.

 
Load Bar Does Not Hold Wires Securely
By TheGeekVerified Purchaser from Austin, TX on 8/17/2009
Cons:
Load Bar
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

One side of the load bar had open half-holes that you snap the wires into. But they would not hold when inserting the load bar into the plug.

Suggest using a plug with a load bar that has eight full holes in it, through which you thread wires. Available at local home centers.

Cables To Go Response: There are different ways to approach this with the loading bar, we've found that customers will either agree with our philosophy or disagree, and that's fine.
 
Still too tricky
By Jay BeeVerified Purchaser from USA on 7/29/2009
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business

Comments about Cables To Go RJ45 Cat5E Modular Plug for Round Solid/Stranded Cable 50pk:

The insert is supposed to make it easier to line up the wires with the slots in the plug, but it isn't clear how that works. It takes some trial and error to get it right. A "Tips" or instruction sheet would have been helpful.

Cables To Go Response: Thanks for the feedback, we'll see what we can do.
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