This is genius…. +1 all my own wired cables go to rubbish at some point overtime. I can’t get them reliably working over the years, is it the tools we are using?

Indeed a genius solution. Looking round t'internet, similar(ish) ready made clips can now be bought rather than 3-d printed yourself. For example on Amazon:

Intellinet RJ45 Clip, For RJ45 modular plug, Transparent, 50 pack
RJCLIP - Broken RJ45 Connector Solution

There may well be cheaper or better offerings elsewhere on Amazon or t'internet.

Edited by GonePostal (Wed 24-May-23 15:09:02)

If the cables were properly installed with strain-relief straps (cable ties will do) then there would be no broken plugs that needed a bodge-fix.

In reply to a post by gomezz:

If the cables were properly installed with strain-relief straps (cable ties will do) then there would be no broken plugs that needed a bodge-fix.

Think thats a little harsh, its like saying we would never have any accidents on the roads if everyone followed the highway code although we know not all accidents are caused by bad driving.

In reply to a post by gomezz:

If the cables were properly installed with strain-relief straps (cable ties will do) then there would be no broken plugs that needed a bodge-fix.

In my experience that is not how they get broken but anyway, thanks, I guess.

I generally find that getting the clip snagged in something when repatching - e.g. a cable tie, conduit egress, another cable etc - is generally the cause of snappage. Therefore installing strain relief straps is more likely to cause the problem,

YMMV

In reply to a post by andynormancx:

It isn't going to any difference unless you upgrade the devices the cable connects to 10 gigabit. You are only 20% along towards the maximum length for cat5e.

I did not think it would, thanks for the reply and everyone else who replied, it means I can leave the cable from upstairs to the router as it is, just replaced the one from the TV side. When I get my head in gear. Went out for a couple of pints yesterday and ended up more than a couple. slowly recovering

As for crimping a new plug on as some have said, I would have to buy a crimper, so looking at around £20 or more and I have never crimped one before.

The cable was a tenner.

As for the old one breaking, it is getting on and have been used in different places around the house over the years, so no doubt got caught on something at some time.

In reply to a post by smouty:

I thought this was genius

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/ethernet-rj45...

it is a good idea, but sometimes the socket is in recess

Have a look on eBay for Tool-Less RJ45 plug. I have used the metal ones and they do a good job. Also, if you have a crimper, I prefer to use the type of RJ45 plug where you push the 8-wires all the way through and then cut off when the plug is fully fixed.

The above are ideal if you are atop of a ladder, or in a tight place. Especially if terminating SWA CAT5 or CAT6.

Cheers!

But make sure you use the correct type of plug. Off-the-shelf patch / extension cables usually are stranded for flexibility, the plugs for solid core cables make unreliable connections to them.