How To: Terminate a Shielded Toolless Keystone Jack

For shielded Ethernet cable, it bears mentioning that putting RJ45 plugs on can be a bit frustrating. Thicker outdoor shielded Ethernet cable can amplify frustration unless you have a great deal of practice.

Another item worth mentioning is that permanent links change up permitted lengths. You get more flexibility, but there are a few more rules to be aware of as outlined in Maximum Ethernet Cable Length.

Professional installers and DIY folks will benefit from this video! Not every keystone jack is alike, from manufacturer to manufacturer. Shielded Ethernet cable termination also requires additional attention to detail, as the grounding of the cable shield is critical to avoid ground loops or other maladies.

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Video Time Codes:
[0:12-1:20] - Keystone Jack Features
[1:20-5:19] - Stripping Cable, Properly Peeling Shield & Removing Spline
[5:19-11:02] - Attaching Wires to Keystone Jack Cap
[11:02-11:48] - Flush Cut
[11:48-14:48] - Attaching Cap to Keystone Jack

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