Cat6 cable with Cat5e connectors?


  1. HAVOC
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    Cat6 cable with Cat5e connectors?


    I bought 100' of Cat6 wire and just saw that the RJ45 connectors I already have are Cat5e.
    Can I use them?
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  3. carwiz
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    Sure. The connectors are the same (RJ-45). That's what counts if you're using standard Ethernet connections. Be sure to follow the pin-out assignments.
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  4. HAVOC
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    Thanks. I'm doing T-568B.
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