How do you make a good Ethernet contact on a RJ45 wall plate?

macabethiel · 21-02-2020, 22:55

I need to put an ethernet socket either side of a dry partition wall so I can plug in a PC on one side in our Conservatory and connect the other side to one of my BT Mini Connectors.

I have a pair of wall sockets but am having trouble making a good connection with my punch down tool.

Is there a trick I am missing as I just don't seem to be able to make a good connection ?

I have done a few in the past but today it just does not make a connection that works!

Any tips from experienced engineering types ?

I wish they had screw connectors !!

21-02-2020, 22:55	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	How do you make a good Ethernet contact on a RJ45 wall plate? I need to put an ethernet socket either side of a dry partition wall so I can plug in a PC on one side in our Conservatory and connect the other side to one of my BT Mini Connectors. I have a pair of wall sockets but am having trouble making a good connection with my punch down tool. Is there a trick I am missing as I just don't seem to be able to make a good connection ? I have done a few in the past but today it just does not make a connection that works! Any tips from experienced engineering types ? I wish they had screw connectors !!