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  • Heli-Tim
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2015
    • 159

    Cat 5e junction

    I have recently built a house. I wired 7 runs of cat 5e and brought them all to a central location. I am looking for a junction box, or something similar that would allow 1 input and 7 outputs. Preferably one that doesn't require crimped ends. They won't all be in use at the same time of course. Any suggestions? I'm having trouble finding what I need!
  • Alaric
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Jan 2006
    • 4143

    #2
    Something like this? https://www.digikey.com/product-deta...626-ND/4834935

    Lots more possibilities here https://www.digikey.com/products/en/...tches-hubs/927
    Lee

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    • Heli-Tim
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2015
      • 159

      #3
      I may have to go this route. Ideally I was hoping to find a unit where I can connect the wires I internally. Not sure what it's called, but they use two "blades", and you press the wires down into the blades to make the connections.

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      • Kal Rubinson
        Super Senior Member
        • Mar 2006
        • 2109

        #4
        It is a punch-down block but you would probably be better served with a switch like this: http://us.dlink.com/products/busines...igabit-switch/
        Kal Rubinson
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        • Alaric
          Ultra Senior Member
          • Jan 2006
          • 4143

          #5
          If not, here's a start https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1T...=1511574146434
          Lee

          Marantz PM7200-RIP
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          Schiit Modi 3
          Marantz CD5005
          Paradigm Studio 60 v.3

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          • Heli-Tim
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2015
            • 159

            #6
            Originally posted by Kal Rubinson
            It is a punch-down block but you would probably be better served with a switch like this: http://us.dlink.com/products/busines...igabit-switch/
            Is there a reason to use the network switch over The punch-down block(thanks by the way ). I figured since all the wall port connections were punch-down, it made sense to keep everything that way.

            Alaric, thank you for the suggestions as well .

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            • Kal Rubinson
              Super Senior Member
              • Mar 2006
              • 2109

              #7
              Originally posted by Heli-Tim
              Is there a reason to use the network switch over The punch-down block(thanks by the way ). I figured since all the wall port connections were punch-down, it made sense to keep everything that way.
              I am not an expert on this but here's a discussion of what's what: https://ask.metafilter.com/85162/Ple...d-patch-panels
              Kal Rubinson
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              • Kevin P
                Member
                • Aug 2000
                • 10809

                #8
                The punch down block and the network switch are two different things. A punch down block is used to connect the physical wires either to another set of wires, or to a set of RJ45 jacks. Then you'd use patch cables to connect the block to the network switch, which makes the network connections between the cables.

                The other option is to crimp RJ45 connectors onto the ends of the cables in the utility closet and plug them directly into the switch.

                Here's an 8 port punch down block: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Unsh.../dp/B003SSX1Q6 There are 16 port ones available as well, but if you only have 7 runs, you can get by with the 8 port.

                Here's an 8 port Gigabit ethernet switch: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ether.../dp/B00MPVR50A

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                • Kal Rubinson
                  Super Senior Member
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 2109

                  #9
                  Thanks. I had thought that but was not confident enough to say so.
                  Kal Rubinson
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                  • Heli-Tim
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2015
                    • 159

                    #10
                    Thanks guys . I guess It makes the most sense to buy a crimp tool and some connectors and just set up a network switch. I'm sure the crimper will pay for itself over time. I have approx 800-900 Ft of cat 5e left over. I'll probably make a few cables up over the years, LOL.

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