2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
High quality, easy to use, Jan 17 2011
By Kevin M. Kershner "kmk51" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cables Unlimited UTP-7020-50 2 Piece Cat6 Connector for Stranded Wire (Clear) (Electronics)
This was my first homebrew patch cable project and I decided to buy these connectors because of the two piece assembly. Once I figured out the direction that the insert needed to be installed, it was quite easy to assemble a functional cable on the first try, every time. I used a very inexpensive (~$4) cable tester sold on Amazon to test my cables.
One thing to take note of is that the insert has a flared side that mates with the 8P8C connector in a particular direction. Due to its very small size, this wasn't obvious the first time I made a cable so I installed it incorrectly, resulting in shorted connections. Once you know what you're looking for it's very obvious, and quite simple to make the connection.
Another reason for buying this connector is that it is made specifically for stranded cable. It seems there are a lot of connectors out there rated for stranded AND solid core, but I've read that they don't work particularly well for either. In short, it's probably best that you use stranded cable with this connector, as the product description implies.
Great quality product. I'm ordering another set of 50 to have on reserve for future needs.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice connector, Aug 9 2010
By Russell J. Deible - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cables Unlimited UTP-7020-50 2 Piece Cat6 Connector for Stranded Wire (Clear) (Electronics)
What makes this very nice is the second piece. There is a second piece that you put the wires into, then you insert that into the end and crimp it. This makes it a lot easier than just sticking he wires in the connector and crimping them. If I ever need more of these I will buy this kind.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just don't bother., Feb 2 2012
By Arthur Kineard "K Toris Cleaning Service" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cables Unlimited UTP-7020-50 2 Piece Cat6 Connector for Stranded Wire (Clear) (Electronics)
I have installed I do not know how many ideal connectors. These things I had maybe a 30 percent success rate. Ideal I have a 99% success rate and when they screw up it is always my fault. These things are a waist of money and time.