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    Issue with Monoprice cable and RJ45 plugs

    @tigerwillow1: the conductor is solid. I agree with you, their web page is confusing, and I share with you the same 'interesting' aspect of the job. @looney2ns: thanks for the suggestion. I never had any problem with the few products I purchased from Monoprice in the past, but I am having...
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    Issue with Monoprice cable and RJ45 plugs

    @TonyR: No insert, and I have read the reviews, many insist it's feasible when you get used to it, but very hard. So I am looking for other options. Since pretty much no supplier indicate the acceptable wire diameter, I have to assume that shielded connectors hopefully take the larger size into...
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    Issue with Monoprice cable and RJ45 plugs

    Thanks tigerwillow1, you were right on both counts. After a chat session with Monoprice this morning, they confirmed I did'nt have the right connectors, and actually recommended a shielded connector https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7301 Apparently, it accepts thicker wires, so I am good...
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    Issue with Monoprice cable and RJ45 plugs

    Here is a picture. It shows I was only able to partially insert some of the conductors into the insert, and I pushed as hard as I could while rocking them a little. That insert really looks too small. And yes, the holes are staggered, and I am pretty sure I was pushing the wires on the right...
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    Issue with Monoprice cable and RJ45 plugs

    I have this Monoprice cable (Monoprice Cat6 Ethernet Bulk Cable - Solid, 550MHz, U/FTP, CM, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 23AWG, 500ft), and a bag of Monoprice standard RJ45 plugs (PID 7266, MP-MP6U8P8C Cat6 Plug Solid W/Insert 50U) I was under the impression that they were compatible, but although I...
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