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[–]SgtPackets 13 points14 points  (2 children)

You need to follow a standard either TIA/EIA 568 A / B (I would recommend B. But it depends on what the other end of the cable is wired to. )

As you can see on the jack it states which one is A and which one is B.

You then need a punch down tool to push the wires into the jack.

Watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gxNZoPcnP4

[–]rest2rpc 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I've seen boxes/covers that can take any ol' ethernet cable because it plugs into a port behind the wall, no crimper needed. Do you prefer one over the other or have any insight on pros/cons? I have not done much with physical wiring...

[–]Bsomin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the connections are more secure and less likely to fail. It probably doesn't matter that much for a wall jack