Strange Ethernet Cable Connectors

[Network Freak 2009]

This Is an Ethernet Cable Cat 5 I want to make my own Cat 6 Cable though and I need to know where I can purchase a metal Ethernet connector like the one in the photo

Below Is The Photo



Thanks For Your Replys

 

[jdabbs]

Could be a coupler or keystone jack, depending on what the other end of the device is.

 

[Jay_S]

I want to make my own Cat 6 Cable

Are you talking about making your own PATCH cables? As in, crimping RJ45's on the ends of bulk cat6 cable? DIY patch cables are not a terrible idea, but terminating bulk runs at patch panels & keystones is usually a more durable, more expandable, easier and less expensive cabling solution. Making cat5 patch cables is easy. Cat6 is more difficult to do well.

Have you checked prices on the required tools for making patch cables? Those RJ45 crimp dies are pretty expensive. You can get a 24-port cat6 patch panel for half the price of a good crimp die. Keystones are a few dollars each. And the only tool needed is a 110 punchdown tool, which is included with the patch panel. Very easy.

Premade cat6 patch cables are insanely cheap.

On the other hand, you may have some special application in mind and everything I wrote is irrelevant!