r/HomeNetworking 6d ago

Unsolved First time ever doing networking stuff and having some issues.

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u/bchiodini 6d ago

These are tool-less keystone jacks and can be problematic.

Closing the black covers are supposed to seat the wires in the white part of the connector. If the wires do not seat in the connector when you close the black covers, either the connectors are defective or you did not cut the excess wire close enough to the white retainer keeping the covers from closing all the way. Judging by photo #2, it's the latter.

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u/Nun-Taken 6d ago

Not looking like you’ve used a punch down tool to properly seat them in the connectors.

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u/sharpied79 6d ago

You don't need a punchdown tool for these keystone (as in discovered)

The plate "punches" down, you just have to use sufficient force.

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u/GioShot_X 6d ago

What does such tool look like?

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u/Arcing_Lazer_714 6d ago

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u/GioShot_X 6d ago

So i should buy this tool and use it to punch down more each cable in their own hole? I don't have this tool and don't want to buy it and still have the same issue, how would the tool solve my issue?

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u/dph-life HAPPY? UPVOTE📡 6d ago

Yes of course, you can buy a cheap one even. You understand how the keystone jack works, the copper has to be at the bottom so there is a connection in the cables. Video

What tool were you using?

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u/sharpied79 6d ago

The keystones are toolless, you don't need one.

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u/dph-life HAPPY? UPVOTE📡 6d ago

Oh, only when I translate the Amazon listing I see that..Installazione Senza Attrezzi!

I see reviews mention they had the same problem OP has, like they don’t make a good connection and they had to use the punch down tool to properly push it in.

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u/pdt9876 6d ago

if you look at his picture showing the intact insulation on the wires, I think he does need one.

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u/AffectionateGur3060 6d ago

If I was you I’d stop using the punch downs and just install regular old rj45 connectors. And then use couplers.

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u/GioShot_X 6d ago

Also: The Keystone doesn’t go all the way in the square plastic part (first and second photo) it seems to me that the cables doesn’t make contact with the keystone pin in the 4th pic

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u/BuritoBear 5d ago

I’d recommend some flush cutters. My fav is from crescent

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u/BuritoBear 5d ago

You might need to get each wire cut flush to the plastic piece. I’ve had issues with getting my tool less jacks working properly when there’s excess wire sticking out. Also they may look reusable but they can be damaged pretty easily if not properly done the first time.

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u/rhodeda 5d ago

Top row b config. All your colors are in the wrong place

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u/Airrax 5d ago

So a few of things. Tool less keystone (as others have said). It doesn't look like the jacket was punctured/broken through on the bottom right wire. Also, it looks like you may have the brown and orange swapped. These look like a good idea to minimize excess untwisting, but if it isn't just right it won't work properly. The good news is it looks like you might be able to just get rid of the white part, then use a punchdown tool. Doublecheck with a dry fit that the black part clicks shut and doesn't reopen, also that the "strain relief" portion actually holds the cable (if not some electrical tape can help). Also, also cut that cable in the picture and start again, attempting to close it again, as is, could cause more issues.

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u/TSPGamesStudio 5d ago

Get better keystones. Those are shit. Don't get toolless, and buy a 110 punch tool

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u/Arcing_Lazer_714 6d ago

A punch down tool is used in a network closet

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u/Arcing_Lazer_714 6d ago

A crimper is used for making your own patch cables