How to tell the difference between CAT5 / CAT6 solid / stranded core RJ45 plugs

Hi, this 'how to' video explains the differences between cat5e and cat6 RJ45 plugs and also the difference between stranded core and solid core RJ45 plugs.
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[@shawnjnichols]

This was the most helpful tutorial ever for RJ45 plugs. Nicely done!

[@mraesthetic4470]

I want to like this comment but I love how the community decided to leave this comment likes on 69 so imma leave it like that

[@suvam5042]

True

[@dennishamilton6950]

One thing you did not show is the side of the CAT-5 and CAT-6 plugs. Look at the side of each plug, and you will see a BIG difference between the two. On a CAT-6 plug the outer sheath of the cable can come much closer to the gold pins. When you look, you will see the difference without any problem. I thought this might help. Nice video you did on the plugs.

[@TurdInTheHat]

i never really comment on youtube, but had to for this video alone. I purchased 1000ft cat 6 uft solid strand at a great price. I got the plugs, boots, crimper, snipper, network rj45 checker, everything...and couldnt make a damn good wire. Then i saw your videos and saw which way to put the guide and bingo! no more bum wires. Thanks so much for explaining, noone else explained it as much as you did. excellent.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks for commenting :-)

[@DutchPhlogiston]

After watching 8 other video's that only showed how to crimp a connector to a cable, this one finally answered all my questions and then some. Thanks!

[@DavidNorwoodCCRE]

I have looked everywhere on the net and your video clearing shows the difference between Cat6 and Cat5. I recently purchased 3 cables from 3 sellers on ebay, and it reads on the cable cat6. The cables did not have staggered wires so, I returned the cable. I have read that the size of the wire requires them to be staggered, but I have not found any clear photos showing how they are staggered except for your video. Nice job!

[@gwynrogers]

Answered my amateur questions in the first 60 seconds. Trying to choose ‘right’ cable to fit to new house being built and what cables I already have. Excellent, thanks.

[@Defrag]

This video hit the nail on the head, thank you for sharing. To the point, easy to understand. Cheers!

[@IrwinDeGannes]

This is the most informative networking video that I've seen in ages, thanks.

[@diegkol]

Thank you for the video, learned a lot. For more than 15 years, I have had a disgust in stranded or 'soft core' cable. The latter almost always seems to 'deteriorate' the connection. Never mind using the correct plugs. I prefer soft 'stranded' and hardcore not be mixed.

[@MichaelCodyBurris]

Glad to have stumbled upon this. Didn't realize my network was not getting gigabyte speeds until yesterday when my new switch came in. So had to go to lowes and grab some cat 6. They didn't have any cat 6 heads so I went with 5e. Cable tester showed my cable was fine but modem told me there were issues. Tried a few more. Then was like you know what let me get some proper cat 6 heads. Your video did help explain some differences i was looking for. Appreciate it.

[@valamaas]

So thorough! Answered all my questions and more.

[@hakemon]

Thank you for making this video. I just got done running a CAT6 cable to my workstation, and had the option to use CAT6 RJ45 plugs on it, but opted for CAT5e because it was $10 cheaper, with boots. While it's working fine, after seeing this video, I may want to return those plugs, and get the proper CAT6 plugs, just in case I have issues down the line.

[@esaliya]

This is everything in a nutshell that I wanted to find about RJ45 cables and sockets. Thanks!!

[@johntende9885]

Thank you for this video, it's of great help. I have that mistake for the longest time. Cat5 rj45 on Cat6 cables. Am glad that I won't make that mistake again.

[@Naughty_Squad]

FINALLY. Thank you very much!!!!! Now this is absolutely amazing way of explaining things with a good attention to every detail thank you sir!

[@30quitmarkymark]

a helpful video that made that actually answered everything plain and simple, it was a pleasure to watch

[@lawrence150video]

Thanks so much. I had been wondering about this subject for years. You made it all very clear!

[@mav1937]

Spot on! Thanks for the great video which answered my questions that were "is there a difference between cat5e and cat6 RJ45 connectors" and "how to tell the difference". Cheers

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Well Done. Just needed a quick refresh on Cat5e vs. Cat6 differences. Impressed by your camera's auto focus.

[@jerrygarcia3044]

This vid you made...absolutely wonderful!!! Very simply and (even better) VISUALLY demonstates exactly what I needed to know to complete my cable terminations. Now I know exactly what I need to buy! THANK YOU!@!@!

[@jhammer929]

THANK YOU for a VERY INFORMATIVE video! I learned a lot in 12 minutes!! Cheers!!!

[@lewisf18]

One of the most helpful videos I've ever seen. Thanks my mate

[@WorldDefenders]

Great video, You did a really good job of explaining it.

[@yeps2468]

Thank you so much!! I've been wondering how to tell the difference between Cat5 and Cat6 for a while (yeh.... I never bothered to read the actual cable until now!) Thanks!!

[@DJizLurch]

Definitely quick helpful tip. Appreciate your time and effort in explaining!

[@jamesedwardmeader]

Great explanation I really needed to know about terminating solid core cable and didn’t know you can get stranded and solid RJ45 connectors

[@zlatkomalic6664]

Great video. Very detailed, what I was missing in other people's videos. Thanks.

[@rcairtechuk5695]

very nice this is how you make a video clear and in depth helped me out immensely big thumbs up

[@jadehawk]

Thank you!! Best info on RJ45 connectors. Save me lots of searching.

[@witofthestaircase1]

8 years ago and still useful Thank you

[@ImaniHopeFaith]

Thanks my mate Vince! I've been wondering how to tell this difference and even Wikipedia doesn't do it this right.

[@stoptheirlies]

Best description i've found, thanks mate

[@SoundRecordist]

Thanks that was just the info I was looking for! Very Clear explanation!

[@guygadbois8989]

Thank You! This answers many questions other videos do not address.

[@murrayostle7198]

Great video, I finally found the info I needed. Thank you

[@prabhatranjan7727]

I was having problem with my Ethernet. I have a gigabit router and a 250 Mbps connection, But my internet speed was stuck at 100 Mbps. I am glad that I saw this. Now changed the cat5E to Cat6. Issue resolved. Thanks Mate...

[@Demon09-_-]

Cat 5e can pass 250mbps but there are a lot of knock off cables out there that don't use copper so that may have been the issue

[@falconwings6994]

Sunshine & warm greetings to you from Kentucky, USA. Thanks for the great informative video.

[@oleksandrkuzminskyi7789]

Very informative video. I appreciate your effort when you try to get the connectors in focus.

[@vrea7260]

Just really detailed explanation, I hope you have great day and more happiness

[@james2397]

Very very helpful and very clearly presented. I wasted lots of time before I found this reading nonsense people posted on various fora - they talked about the colour being key! Now I know I have no CAT6 in my collection - RTFCL (read the f-- cable label!)

[@mikenichols3849]

thanks greatly! appreciate you taking time to do this.

[@Robynloveshred]

Great video short and to the point. You answered my question in the first two or three paragraphs. Thank You :-)

[@kap79]

Very informative and straightforward. Thank you for this.

[@tjeulink]

Than you so much for this, still very relevant. This should be on wikipedia tbh. maybe i'll put it in and use this video as an source.

[@kumar7e]

Really great video on RJ 45 Connector, Good job. Keep it up 👍

[@MotiurRahman-ku4yt]

I really appreciate your effort sir.. Please take a bow from my end..

[@AbyssinianEmerald]

Everything i wanted to know, and more! Very well explained too - i thank you sir! With all those tiny parts, you'd only do better with a microscope or otherwise magnified view of those small pieces. It was all pretty clear nonetheless - very good job :)

[@sgurprit]

Hi Vince, very informative. I am trying to run the phone on existing Cat5e cable in the house with no luck. I should be straight forward

[@mraesthetic4470]

Thank you this helped me a lot So glad i found your video

[@notafanboy250]

Great explanation. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@MridulKaimal]

really great video sir. well done and good job. please post more of such videos.will watch for sure .

[@Mymatevince]

Mridul Kaimal Thank you!

[@Andrew-Comi]

Perfect video man, saved me loads of time. 🍻

[@bobcongleton9220]

Interesting, good presentation, and useful information... Thanks,,,from the US.

[@millicentbulleen]

Very educative... Thank you

[@JasonJWatkins18]

Great video & a lot of help.

[@derikdang8829]

Thanks for the tutorial - it's very educated. Best.

[@MrYayoperez]

Thanks for the good explanation. I install security cameras and it is very informative.

[@veinrainer1889]

Thanks, you just cleared up everything.

[@jasonlee3247]

Informative as always.

[@thejfchannel4343]

Thank you so much. This helped me avoid buying Cat5 cables marked as Cat6.

[@justonebethanne]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@omsairam007]

Excellent Video Sir

[@rossides6272]

Thank you, really helped me out. :)

[@svenoxtoby4756]

Great information, thanks!

[@SHANUSHAH]

The best Video on youtube, you given me wealth of knowledge, but only one question can I use my Cat5e crimper tool for Cat6?

[@LTDANMAN44]

THIS IS THE GREATEST THING! THANK YOU!!!

[@glynnwillett8293]

Really, really well done! Thank you!

[@StarSunYT]

Very very very informative!

[@Sycro8]

Very informative! Thank you

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good explanation. Thank you.

[@Youtubeuser1_me]

Thank you for a great video

[@cndjx]

Well done! Thank you for sharing.

[@CRTECHPE1]

Good one, Yes the RJ45 plug does cause problem for the networking. in a troubleshooting, you must check the RJ45 plug for the problem cables

[@maritrunks]

Nice video, very helpful

[@onlycodered]

Great information but now I have found out I have solid Cat6 where I wanted stranded and I'm using plugs for stranded. Back to MonoPrice I go!

[@JAlexandrG]

You’re awesome. Great video

[@erick0wu]

Excellent video. Many thanks.

[@GetGood5]

Very informative. Thank you

[@KeithHuang]

awesome and informative video, thank you

[@alexandrupopa5920]

A very useful video.

[@turpy1234]

very informative, thank you.

[@ooanea]

Great details, thanks

[@macartur66]

Great tutorial, thanks a lot

[@mubmapper]

Thank you for this!

[@lubradoon]

Best explain and precise

[@audi_kid]

Great video thank you!

[@hitone4319]

Excellent presentation, learned a lot. I wish I knew that before I ripped 50Feet from underground pipe because I thought that the dam cable was at fault as there was no internet connection..... It would not fit into the back of the wall plug (j45 cat 5) cable was cat6!!

[@erikwilliams5684]

Very Good Video!

[@kelvincrockett2331]

great explanation thanks

[@indikaprabash8084]

Great....Nice explain....thank you. Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@kumarikumari6027]

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[@WayneLeWag]

Thanks a million for your Vid! it all makes sense now!! got sent a pack of Connectors WITHOUT them little plugs that go inside!! do you PLEASE have some plugs for Cat6?? Much thanks and blessing

[@arrchee88]

Thanks a lot for the video info, God bless

[@trendyniro]

Nice job man, thanks

[@Tazz3831]

excellent video

[@jaigyv2]

Nicely explained!!!!

[@ELMAGO14]

Awesome video.

[@easyTree77]

Thanks for making these videos :D. You could use an inexpensive USB microscope to show detail of small items....

[@raymondmcwilliams2823]

Most helpful thank you

[@semelekete321]

Nice video,sir

[@oferbar6886]

Thanks, very helpful!