🔧 Snap, Connect, Go! - Networking made effortless!
The AMPCOM CAT6 Tool-Less RJ45 UTP Keystone Jack is a 10-pack of self-terminating connectors designed for easy installation without tools. Featuring durable materials and Cat 6 performance, these keystone jacks are perfect for future-proofing your network while ensuring compatibility with various applications.
C**G
Not exactly toolless
One reviewer stated that, if you don't already know how to do network wiring then you probably shouldn't be doing it. Nonsense. There are plenty of videos and websites that explain this. If you have never pulled cable, you probably don't have a lot of the tools needed. Research and you will get suggestions for all that you need.These keystones are not toolless, you will need wire cutters to cut off those wires sticking out (see vendors pictures for the product). I also had to use channel locks to crimp down one because it just wouldn't press all the way in on its own no matter how hard I pressed. That all being said, using these "toolless" type keystones is a lot easier than punching the wires down with a punch tool; and less time consuming. What would have taken 15-20 minutes to put three RJ45 jacks on I was able to do in 6-7 minutes.Make sure to have a jacket stripper like this (cheapy; but they work): https://smile.amazon.com/Stripper-Crimping-Stripping-Telephone-BUSHIBU/dp/B0768QBNWQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=Z1CNGCDBZ1EB&dchild=1&keywords=cat6+jacket+stripper&qid=1613340307&sprefix=cat6+jacket%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-5You probably already have wire cutters, channel locks, and scissors.Here is how I would do, let's say, three CAT6 cables:- Have your tools and jacks on hand.- Using the jacket stripper, cut the jackets about 1in from the end, but DO NOT remove them!- Once all three jackets are cut, slide a snap-fit over the end of the wire (make sure it is in the correct direction) and then pull the jacket off and spread the wires out in four directions and untwist the wires.- Move the snap-fit piece to the end of the jacket up against the wires.- Following the color coding, put the wires in the correct position for its color. You should already know if you are wiring for 568A or 568B. For instance, my CAT6 patch panel defaulted to 568B so I just went with 568B. As long as each end is the same standard at both ends of the wire, it will work.- Press the snap-fit onto the cable conductor. There should be no gap once it is pressed into place. You may have to use channel locks to get it to do so. But that doesn't happen very often.- Use wire cutters to cut off the excess wire sticking out- Close the clear plastic lock caps together- Boom. Done. Move to the next wire.
T**.
AMPCOM I HATE YOU! Why did you wait so long to come out with this product!
I cursed your name, I yelled and I was planning on never telling anyone about this product so I can have them all to myself ! Why did you not invent this long ago. These are the most amazing connectors I ever used. At first I was like no way 2 piece I will loose one part or forget to slide one part over. But no! the slide over part is the first and main piece. No fighting the wire each wire locks in the slot it is for and does not fall out. Then when done you snap the jack right on to it. You can not put it on backwards it will not let you. Amazing if the jack ever gets damaged or corroded from weather just snap on another jack end. I was able to terminate faster and 100% more reliable. The plastic is 100x better and stronger than any jack I ever used . No more snapping to a plate and the tab breaks and I have to go get some super glue or the customer plugging the wire in and the jack pops back int he wall and I get a call to come fix it. I do not leave reviews and I buy thousands of products a year on amazon. Yea I am one of those jerks , but this product deserves the time for a review. They fit standard keystone plates and are very snug. Look at the crap AT&T did and I came in and replaced with these jacks and the wire looks great all the way up in the jack. The twist is so close it keeps the certification tolerance perfect. Pro-Tip cut your wire with your strip zip tool as long as you want do not worry about perfect cut . Then snap in the wires in each slot then pop on the connector and twist. Then cut the excess with your dykes. Do not cut excess before locking the jack on the back or a wire could slip back in the slot a little. Thanks for making these jacks I just ordered a lot more. If you do not love these then you should not be doing this type of work.... These are my actual first time using this product photos and video attached replacing an AT&T wannabe tech's work. Thank you for this product enjoy my friends... enjoy!!
K**S
Very easy to use
I am sorry, if you can’t figure these out then you probably shouldn’t be wiring your network. I have been installing networks for over 20 years and this is about as easy as you can get. Step one: strip back your wire about an inch or so and feed through cap. Step two: untwist the wire pairs and fit them into the small channels on the cap according to the wiring diagram. Step three: push the cap onto the jack to terminate the wires. Step four: use some small wire cutters to clip the excess wire. That is all there is to it. I didn’t use the zip ties. It really doesn’t get any easier that.
M**.
These are the only ones I'll ever buy - it's that GOOD!
I have never made these type of network connections before, but needed to fix the ethernet in my office. I looked at YouTube and learned me some lessons, y'all. I have 15 port to do, and I looked locally at Home Depot and Menards, but limited selection and lots of money for what I needed. IF I had purchased these at those stores, I would have needed a 110 impact driver to seat the wires in the metal corridors. These AMPCOM ones required no tools and were just 30% of the cost of what I could get locally. I was still leary.The product arrived the next day. These connectors are not flimsy. I was impressed with how solid everything was made and I am sure that you will be, too. I looked at the rotating mechanism that pulls the wires into the metal grooves and thought it might be hard to crank them down. I was wrong.I successfully put the first one together with success the first time. It was easy. By time I did my third one, I had figured out exactly how to best route the wires and then the assembly process was just effortless.As noted, these are what I will buy. People like LeGrand would be wise to buy this technology, but they would rather sell you a special $45 tool that only works with their ends and charge more for the ends. For $45 I could do 30 ports with these AMPCOM connectors.Note: I am a mechanical engineer, but know very little about electrical/computer engineering. Just because I'm an engineer, doing this job wasn't any easier. I'm sure a degree in common sense will allow you the same success as me!
M**S
Beats the heck out of punchdown jacks
As someone who just finished wiring their entire home up with CAT6, I'm so glad I spent the extra cash on these. They're not that much more expensive than regular keystones, but the installation is *much* simpler! It works exactly like they say; and getting each wire down into the little channel is a lot easier than punching down each of the fiddly little buggers down the old fashioned way.I also like that the wire connection has a dust cover on it. Normally once you terminate a keystone jack you never have reason to look at the back of it again, this ensures that the contacts will stay clean for years to come.I'd gladly buy these again, and I'd recommend them to anyone else in a heartbeat.
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