How to Wire Up Ethernet Plugs the EASY WAY! (Cat5e / Cat6 RJ45 Pass Through Connectors)

How to make up CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables from scratch using RJ45 pass-through connectors, sometimes called EZ Pass Through or Snap Plugs.

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Learn how to make a network cable (patch lead) and fit an RJ45 connector using a pass-through RJ45 crimping tool for Snap Plugs. This type of RJ45 plug allows the 8 conductors to pass through the end, making it easier to ensure the correct order of the coloured wires (T-568A or T-568B) and perfect placement inside the jack before crimping.

Now you know how to crimp ethernet cable!

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00:00 - Intro & The problem with regular RJ45 plugs
01:21 - Stripping the outer sheathing from the network cable
02:19 - Untwist and straighten out all 8 wires
03:09 - Organising the colour-coded wires in the correct order
04:03 - Sliding on the RJ45 Snap Plug, allowing wires to "pass through"
04:55 - Crimping the end and trimming the wires
05:24 - Testing your home made ethernet cable with network cable tester

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[McMillanScottish]

Note to the newbies: always put the cables into the connector with the push-tab facing down as you look at it from the top. (Or tab-up, but make sure you do them both like that. But tab-down is standard.)

[Mrbobinge]

Your vid has been priceless. New Fibre connection installed. Fibre guy needed to fit a LAN cable plug. Tested 500Mps all fine. Weeks later, Speed test alternated between <100 and 500Mps. Discovered he'd switched white-green with white-blue wires (easy mistake under poor lighting). Reliable 500Mps for weeks on end. Now, I really is a LAN techie.

[ChipLinck]

I remember when I saw one of these the first time walking through a big box store. I snatched it up immediately and a box of connectors, and never looked back. Speed of making cables, and elimination of errors make these the best style of connector and crimper.

[jerrydeanswanson]

I have been making ethernet cables in my computer business since 1983. Always said the person who came up with an easy way to put ends on the cable would be a hero...and millionaire. Discovered the pass-thru method a few years ago. Love it...but still...too much cable un-twisting, alligning, and stuff for me...close...but no cigar! Smiles.

[johnjacob]

I worked for a company that installed network and phone systems. We switched over to this style years ago and made life a lot easier for our technicians out in the field.

[colbyscott]

The passthrough RJs was a game changer when I first found out about them. much easier to get a good wire length and housing crimp.

[Dad-ijqy]

Thank you so much for making this helpful video! I had no idea that the RJ45 connector crimping tool had recently changed. I am glad to see there is a protective boot to help lengthen the lives of the plastic push-tabs! YAY!

[ericeddy]

I've been doing this for over 20 years, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this tip! I just ordered 1, 000 tips and a new tool. Thank you!

[stevedentt]

I just remember we wired the pairs a certain way because it made a stronger connection on longer runs.I mostly remember hot attics and thinking about life choices...enjoyed the vid.

[oneporschefan]

Great job covering in proper detail what might be considered an unimportant topic by some. Having taken these self-taught steps since the late 90’s, it’s great to actually feel I “did it right”! I’ve always tried to use snag proof boots on my cables and having varied colors can often help in identifying otherwise unlabeled cables. I was unaware of the pass-through connectors, but what a game changer. Love the job you’ve done with this.

[wekkimeif]

This indeed is super useful... I remember when I had to tens of new Cat6 wires in my old workplace with the connectors that had no pass through. That was painful and this pass-through makes it lot easier for sure.

[SAJWS]

I followed this video and the color coding diagram that came with the KLEIN CRIMPING TOOL for the recommended sequence. Made a jumper from the router to this computer as test lead. Turned out perfect. Getting those wires as smooth as possible and cutting them straight is important for ease of installation. I bought the KLEIN crimping tool and the KLEIN ethernet tester and the KLEIN RJ45-6 snap connectors. The tester verified polarity on both ends. I turned off the WI-FI and used the new wire from the router to this computer to write this comment. I used the T-568-B color code with the lock tab down. Some sites have it with the TAB up. Thank you for posting the video.

[mikeking]

Yup, made two patch cables this week and then broke down and bought a kit that had both the new passthrough crimper and the tester. It's only for one Cat 6 cable but it should make a huge difference, and I'll have the tools for future need and can pass on my old kit to my son or one of his friends.

[MrKen-wydk]

Thank you! I mastered this in 5 tries. Hundreds of dollars saved from just passing it on to someone who probably learned it from YouTube.

[zandadoum]

25y crimping RJ45 (ocasionally) and this is the first time I see these pass through ones. thank you!

[Lovelyu]

Important points to remember -
1) While inserting the wires into the adapter, make sure that the lock faces down.
2) The first orange-white should be at the left then solid orange and so on.
3) If the adapter is not the ‘pass through’ one, then make sure that ALL the wires reaches the end of the adapter in the correct order and the wires-ends should be clearly visible when looking from the front.

[IwishIcanFLighT]

Excellent tutorial, straight to the point and very detailed. Wired my home with it. Thanks!

[sgidley]

I've been wanting to learn how to do this for years but presumed it was incredibly difficult. Seems with the right tools it's easier than I thought. Thanks!

[luciflash]

I own 5 crimp tools. I kept buying more and more expensive versions thinking they're the reason for my bad plugs.
Until I discovered the pass trough plugs and crimp tools. It's wayyyy easier to work with. A lovely bit of engineering. Haven't had any problems with any of the plugs, and I've been crimping for a few years.

[sbtube]

It's been ages since I crimped a RJ45 I can't believe there are pass through plugs that makes is so much easier 😁