Downward pointing ethernet socket

Harnser · 7 Jun 2020 at 16:59

In the forum archives I came across pictures of an ethernet socket where the cables came out pointing down, not straight into the room. Seems a great idea.

I can't find the post again, or the product on Amazon. Where I can get them? Thanks.

Harnser · 7 Jun 2020 at 17:30

SupraWez said:
Try searching for angled rj45 wall plate, seems to give the result your looking for

Easy when you know what to search for

Thanks @SupraWez!

It didn't give what I'd seen but those look very useful and can be flush mounted. What I'd seen (and now found using your search term) was these:

Harnser · 7 Jun 2020 at 19:52

Thanks @WJA96 found it! Am digging the Connectix stuff.

Harnser · 7 Jun 2020 at 22:04

Whatever socket I pick is going to be my first time doing punchdown, so Im expecting much trial, error and swearing.

Harnser · 11 Jun 2020 at 15:03

bremen1874 said:
'Looping' was quick and easy with Cat5/Cat5e. The much tighter twist and thicker conductors of Cat6 and above make it much less practicable.

I'm leaning towards Cat5e as can't see the need for faster at home, max run is ~30m, and it's easier to work with.

Any good reason to do Cat6 instead?