Connecting Broken Ethernet Cable

[funkylad20]

Hi all, we have a very long Ethernet cable spanning the length of our house going from our main router to an extender. This cable has broken at one end. Obviously we can’t easily rewire the whole lot, but is there a way to change the end that is broken by putting a new connector plug on it?

[andy-hughes]

Probably a job for your provider - if you mess with it and break something they'll hit you with charges to repair / replace it.

[royfromaus]

The simplest way is to cut and expose the wires, same with a different short ethernet cable fix both together (same colour wire to same colour wire obviously) hey presto

[alavahalf]

What you need is a crimp tool for an RJ45 connector ..
.. and of course the connectors.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331330453784

[royfromaus]

Depends what funkylad's expertise are and how long he wants to wait.

My suggestion will work fine.

[JimF]

As has been mentioned, this isn't a particularly difficult job so long as you a) know what you're doing and b) have the correct tool.

Alternatively, this won't break the bank:
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[alavahalf]

Sorry I should have added get a few connectors as you may not get a good connection on your first attempt at crimping. Just cut the bad one off and have another go, you will improve with practice.
Go on Youtube and search for fitting cat5 connector.. RJ45 or data cable crimping connector.
You will have too many to choose from .. it is easy but just a bit fiddly if you haven't done one before.
Good luck .. !

[royfromaus]

If it's plastered in the OP will not want to change the whole thing.

[Togo]

I am assuming that the cable is direct from the router and not part of a network that needs a crossover cable or connection. There are also two wiring configurations of either 8 wires or 6 wires. The 6 wire connections are mainly for voice data linkage only so I would think that you have the 8 wire cable. Without the crimping tools and a new Ethernet plug to fit it will be a tough refit, but this may help. The pin numbers 1 to 8 are left to right as you look at the ethernet plug with the little spur away from you. The colour codes of the internal wires are shown in the link. Good luck.

https://thumbsnap.com/i/eLmRyRhU.jpg

[alavahalf]

Should you want to do a better job and save buying a tool that you are unlikely to use again, why not use your cash to install a powerline adapter setup. This will do away with very long cat5 cable. With simple additions you can have data connection points in every room. Just plug them into any power outlet.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/5742734

Or better still data outlets and wifi ..

https://shop.bt.com/products/bt-broadband-extender-600-kit-084284-BVFL.html

[alavahalf]

Whooops sorry .. this is the wifi and data extender ..

https://shop.bt.com/products/bt-mini-wi-fi-home-hotspot-600-kit-084288-BVFF.html

[mjwman]

Maybe you could get Powerline extenders that use the house ring mains and use an Ethernet from those. I have a few and they work really well.