Monoprice [50pcs] RJ-45 Color Coded Strain Relief Boots - BLACK
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These boots are slid onto the cable before the end plug is crimped on. When the cable is hanging from a wall jack, the boot will slide back up and over part of the end plug, preventing it from being pinched. I hope this information is useful.
Yes, the boot can accommodate cable with a diameter of 23AWG.
They don't work well with cat6. A section of the boot that would normally grab around the cable had to be sliced off. Initially, the diameter of the cat6 cable was too large to pass through.
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Selected User Reviews For Monoprice [50pcs] RJ-45 Color Coded Strain Relief Boots - BLACK
br>br>Other than that, I'm here to tell you that it's perfect. br>br> When you're feeling fancy and want to do it right, it's a rubber boot for your networking cables.
I did manage to get it to fit with the help of a heat gun, but I would not recommend them for anything larger than 24 cat 5e. They're fine and inexpensive, but only because the seller (Monoprice) responded to a question about 23 AWG by stating that it would fit, when it doesn't - Because of the false advertising, I can only give it three stars.
When I first made a few cables for my house, I had no idea what they were called or that they could be purchased. I assumed they were just molded into professionally made cables. Obviously, I discovered they're known as strain relief boots, and it was simple to look up the term. For cables that will hardly ever move once they're in, the lack of them is probably not a big deal. However, I believe they are necessary for items such as home entertainment equipment, which seem to necessitate periodic rearranging or reconfiguration. Because if you don't, the connector ends will twist and become weak, possibly breaking. Also, for a laptop station where a cable may be disconnected and reconnected, I believe that if you don't connect several times a day, you're putting yourself at risk of a connector failure. I'm using these with the cable I bought: br>br> "NavePoint Cat6 (CCA), 250ft, White, Solid Bulk Ethernet Cable, 550MHz, 23AWG 4 Pair, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)" and they fit perfectly, snugging up nicely and making my home-made cables look like they came from the store.
Wow! I chose the Green color because it makes a clicking sound when the boot is properly seated. It's a washed-out green that looks like turquoise; this was a disappointment, and it could be due to the batch that was sent out. I believe I also paid an additional fee for the green color. But man, do these fit like a glove; when they're in place, they actually make a clicking sound and don't move or have any play. The only drawback is that the color was not what I had expected or ordered. The color is more turquoise than green. Because the color green is clearly visible in the image, I gave it four stars. They're not even close when you see them in person.
I'd like to report that I'm using Southwire Cat6 Riser cabling (the kind you can buy at Lowes/Home Depot in 500/1000 ft lengths) and it works great; it's just snug enough that it's not loose, but not so tight that I can't drag it properly. It's the ideal match.
You might have trouble getting these to fit on CAT6, and given the thickness of that cable, there's no way they'll fit on CAT6A. br>br>The color blue varies from bag to bag; I received the darker bag, but other buyers have had different results.
The ladies who worked at the office where I set up. This item looks fantastic when combined with the Monoprice Cat6 (purple). It's a huge hit with the ladies at the office where I installed it. Combining the colors of your cables and boots can make a system appear more expensive than it is. Anyone would benefit from this. It has a soft texture and a good grip on the cables. However, a thick cable will be required. On that really skinny stuff, it wouldn't look right. I just need to track down some hyper green boots!.
The lock tab is protected by these boots, which prevents it from being broken during removal. recovery of a cable This is a very cost-effective and simple solution. The plastic is stiff, which is exactly what I require. Pressing the lock tab down through the boot to release the connector becomes much more difficult if the jack is even slightly recessed. It's not a deal breaker, but it's something to keep in mind when making a decision. br>br>It also gives the impression of being more professional. I purchased a gray that was generic. Multiple colors could be used to distinguish cables end-to-end for a little extra money. continue for a longer time applications that are more complicated br>br>Summary: br>br> highly recommended.