It really has been a long time since any videos from my main man Alan! Hope all is well. Good thing its easier to hook up an internet jack than to study for the MCAT or something. Big help!
This video is the best one out there for this topic, you explain it very well! I completed this, but the other end of the wire outside of my house does not have all of the colored wires connected, do you have a video explaining what to do on the outside of your house with the Ethernet connection?
Wow it’s been a long time since your last video. You will be happy to know I am having some speaker wire installed per your instructions on a tight place in the attic where the roof meets the wall. I sent my installer the message you sent me on how to do it. And he agreed it was the best way to do it. Thanks and happy New Year!!🎆
That’s awesome!! I’m really glad to be of help and thanks for watching! I started back in school so I’ve been busy but I’ll be posting more often now that I have a tad bit more free time.
It needs to end up plugging into your router. The easiest way to do that is to run the wire through your walls and attic or whatever from this location to the router leaving several feet of slack on the router side. Then you’ll put on a male connector. I have a video on how to do that too. m.ua-cam.com/video/0Ti2y4xK-Q0/v-deo.html
Hi Alan long time with no videos, mate how are we going to learn about wiring if you don,t teach us. Can you do some videos about setup up a network switch and whats purpose of a patch panel if you have a switch .Also happy new year to you and your family.
Thank you! My goal is to make more videos this year. I already have one made that I need to edit then post. I’ll put the network switch on the list. I can probably make that one easily since I kind of already have all the components in place already. Thanks for watching and be on the lookout. Hopefully I’ll get new videos up really soon.
It probably means the opposite. It probably has been wired professionally. My guess is that the end that needs to go the router is probably in a panel in the master bedroom closet or garage.
The blue end is for your device (computer, TV, etc) and the other end needs to be plugged into your router. If you’re not sure, you’re almost definitely not tied into the network
Alan Clegg the router is far from my bedroom. What I have in my bedroom is that a wall outlet (female blue outlet- I’m sure not for electricity) what I’m not sure is that whether it is connected to the main router or not.
I’d pretty much guarantee it is not connected to your router- especially since you don’t know if it is or not. You would be the person to plug it in so if you didn’t, it’s probably not plugged in. Most likely, you have some kind of small wiring cabinet somewhere in your house; your master bedroom closet most often but could be garage or anywhere else. Your router would have to be placed there in/by your wiring cabinet in order to activate the lines.
You can use a toner or a Cat5 tester. If you don’t have one you’ll have to just do a guess and check by plugging in the wires to the router and seeing if the network goes active to that device.
No... i am educated in this field and removing the revolution on the cable pairs is NOT good for performance. If you take a professional test with a proper tool that connection will not pass. You need to keep the revolutions all the way to the terminating point. The reason without getting too technical is that you get interference between each of the pairs when you open them like that.
The other end goes into the modem, router, or network switch. For a home installation, you should probably be putting a male connector (called RJ45 connector) on the other end. This will simply plug into your internet device (router, etc). I have a video showing how to put on that connector too. ua-cam.com/video/0Ti2y4xK-Q0/v-deo.html
I got really good instruction on how to untwist the wires and how make the wires straight but WOW the hooking up the wire and the "punch" was kind of rushed through. I certainly could not see any of what and how you were actually wiring into the punch block and how and what the punch tool was actually doing. I appreciate the effort but please concentrate on the actual hard thing that people are coming here to see. The untwisting part is pretty intuitive, you can speed through that part.
Thanks for the feedback. To punch the wires down, lay them in the correct slot by referencing the color of the wire to the color on the block. There is an "A" and "B" color code pattern. It doesn't matter which pattern you use as long as you use the same pattern for both sides of the wire (one side is on the wall like I show here, the other side is the end that plugs into the router). Once you have your wire in the correct wire slot on the block, use the punch-down tool. The punch-down tool forces the wire down into the bottom of the slot and cuts off the excess wire. Sorry for not making this clearer. Let me know if this explanation clears it up for you.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you so much for the reply. OK so you are not feeding the wire through any hole just laying down the middle of the block then out through it's corresponding color slot. Then the punch tool pushes the wire down to make a connection and cuts off the excess wire?
Alan Clegg you are correct Me got the cat6 stranded and steel, can't use solder to make it harder... created a plug and it works. Thank you for the reply.
This is an excellent video, everything very well explained. Followed your instructions and did my first two punchdowns today. Worked great, thank you!
Sweet! That’s always cool when you do something new and it works. Thanks for watching!
Followed your video and installed a network jack myself, worked really well. Thanks a lot for making this video.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment!
It really has been a long time since any videos from my main man Alan! Hope all is well. Good thing its easier to hook up an internet jack than to study for the MCAT or something. Big help!
What a deep insight into my regular lifestyle. It's almost like you know me on a personal level...
Color blind and still does a great job cabling! Just subscribed!
Thanks!
Very good instruction. Thorough without too much wasted time! Thank you!!!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
This video is the best one out there for this topic, you explain it very well! I completed this, but the other end of the wire outside of my house does not have all of the colored wires connected, do you have a video explaining what to do on the outside of your house with the Ethernet connection?
Is it for phone or for internet? Do you want a female connection that would insert into the connector that I used in this video?
Thanks. I was considering doing a jack now I know I can do it with your instruction.
Congrats on being the first comment! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this very informational video. Might come handy soon.
Let us know how it goes
Wow it’s been a long time since your last video. You will be happy to know I am having some speaker wire installed per your instructions on a tight place in the attic where the roof meets the wall.
I sent my installer the message you sent me on how to do it. And he agreed it was the best way to do it.
Thanks and happy New Year!!🎆
That’s awesome!! I’m really glad to be of help and thanks for watching! I started back in school so I’ve been busy but I’ll be posting more often now that I have a tad bit more free time.
Great video, very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to put this together....
Thanks for watching! I’m glad it helped
Thanks dude
Thanks for this. But Where does the other end of the cat cable go to? I’m confused
It needs to end up plugging into your router. The easiest way to do that is to run the wire through your walls and attic or whatever from this location to the router leaving several feet of slack on the router side. Then you’ll put on a male connector. I have a video on how to do that too.
m.ua-cam.com/video/0Ti2y4xK-Q0/v-deo.html
Hi Alan long time with no videos, mate how are we going to learn about wiring if you don,t teach us. Can you do some videos about setup up a network switch and whats purpose of a patch panel if you have a switch .Also happy new year to you and your family.
Thank you! My goal is to make more videos this year. I already have one made that I need to edit then post. I’ll put the network switch on the list. I can probably make that one easily since I kind of already have all the components in place already. Thanks for watching and be on the lookout. Hopefully I’ll get new videos up really soon.
Bendy bendy bendy!
Lol
You know your stuff & you have the perfect personality for instructing, pleasantly engaging
Thanks for your help!
Hahaha! Thanks for the comment and thanks watching
Thanks man. Just what I needed!
Awesome! Glad to help!
U made this look soo easy lol. Maybe cuz u are pro
Thanks! I used to do this for a living. I’ve done this well over a thousand times and it hasn’t changed in the last 15 years.
Great Video Man. God Bless.
Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Aye Its okay you dropped the connector lol keep making those karate sounds everytime you clip those wires😂
It’s the closest I’ll ever be to being a karate master.
So do i just plug an ethernet cable into the wall jack and idk what cat to use because it was already installed in my apartment plz help
You plug your computer into the wall jack using an Ethernet cable. The other side of the wire (wherever that is) needs to plug into your router.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV The jack was already installed when i moved in does that mean that it dosent work?
It probably means the opposite. It probably has been wired professionally. My guess is that the end that needs to go the router is probably in a panel in the master bedroom closet or garage.
will a cat5e cable work in a cat6 port/jack?
Yup. You'll be fine
Do you really need that punch down tool ? I used a thin screwdriver .
It can be done without one, but it isn't as easy or clean and you run the risk of damaging the jaws in the connector.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV well B scheme didn’t work so I’ll try 😝A. After a nap !
@@itmaslanka Good luck! Feel free to ask questions if you have any.
I have this blue thing in my wall but not sure if it is live or not.
The blue end is for your device (computer, TV, etc) and the other end needs to be plugged into your router. If you’re not sure, you’re almost definitely not tied into the network
Alan Clegg the router is far from my bedroom. What I have in my bedroom is that a wall outlet (female blue outlet- I’m sure not for electricity) what I’m not sure is that whether it is connected to the main router or not.
I’d pretty much guarantee it is not connected to your router- especially since you don’t know if it is or not. You would be the person to plug it in so if you didn’t, it’s probably not plugged in. Most likely, you have some kind of small wiring cabinet somewhere in your house; your master bedroom closet most often but could be garage or anywhere else. Your router would have to be placed there in/by your wiring cabinet in order to activate the lines.
Be All that you can Be...
That’s deep. The military should use that as their slogan.
My outlet have two different blue cable and dont know which one is for internet or phone ? Do u know how to figure? it out
You can use a toner or a Cat5 tester. If you don’t have one you’ll have to just do a guess and check by plugging in the wires to the router and seeing if the network goes active to that device.
No... i am educated in this field and removing the revolution on the cable pairs is NOT good for performance. If you take a professional test with a proper tool that connection will not pass. You need to keep the revolutions all the way to the terminating point. The reason without getting too technical is that you get interference between each of the pairs when you open them like that.
Every single video shows only how to install the jack...where does the other end go to? How do I get power to all of my jacks??
The other end goes into the modem, router, or network switch. For a home installation, you should probably be putting a male connector (called RJ45 connector) on the other end. This will simply plug into your internet device (router, etc). I have a video showing how to put on that connector too. ua-cam.com/video/0Ti2y4xK-Q0/v-deo.html
I got really good instruction on how to untwist the wires and how make the wires straight but WOW the hooking up the wire and the "punch" was kind of rushed through. I certainly could not see any of what and how you were actually wiring into the punch block and how and what the punch tool was actually doing. I appreciate the effort but please concentrate on the actual hard thing that people are coming here to see. The untwisting part is pretty intuitive, you can speed through that part.
Thanks for the feedback. To punch the wires down, lay them in the correct slot by referencing the color of the wire to the color on the block. There is an "A" and "B" color code pattern. It doesn't matter which pattern you use as long as you use the same pattern for both sides of the wire (one side is on the wall like I show here, the other side is the end that plugs into the router). Once you have your wire in the correct wire slot on the block, use the punch-down tool. The punch-down tool forces the wire down into the bottom of the slot and cuts off the excess wire. Sorry for not making this clearer. Let me know if this explanation clears it up for you.
@@AlanCleggYouDoAV Thank you so much for the reply. OK so you are not feeding the wire through any hole just laying down the middle of the block then out through it's corresponding color slot. Then the punch tool pushes the wire down to make a connection and cuts off the excess wire?
Yes! You got it. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
That is a CAT 5 Cable, (Solid core)
It's cat6. I promise. All my home network is cat6.
Alan Clegg you are correct
Me got the cat6 stranded and steel, can't use solder to make it harder... created a plug and it works.
Thank you for the reply.
@@zedjo02 Thanks for watching and for the comment!