Belkin R6G088-R-10 10Pack RJ45 Modular Connector Kit For 10BT Patch Cables

 (5 customer reviews)

I have crimped many an RJ45 connection in my home. In attempting to patch a new cat5 wire, I tried four times with these Belkin connectors, two on each end, then gave up. I went to Radio Shack and bought new connectors (paying $8 for five). The Radio Shack connectors worked perfectly the first time. I noticed that the wires seemed to slide home more securely in the Radio Shack connectors. They were well worth the extra money to me. Wish I'd just gone to Radio Shack in the first place (no, I'm not connected in any way to Radio Shack!)

These plugs worked exactly as I expected them to. I also bought a Belkin crimper tool in order to crimp the actual cables into the plugs. However, even though they are so cheap here, it might actually be cheaper to go to the store and buy them because the S&H is greater than the actual cost of the product! If you don't want to bother with the hassle of going to the store, then this is a find product for you.

These connectors were frustrating to use. I got some from another manufacturer (sorry forget which one) at a local electronics store and had much better luck with those.