Mathew Newton wrote:

I did consider the plug-coupler-plug route although whilst I've got
some plugs here I believe they're meant for stranded cores.

I have always found terminating solid core cat5 into a RJ45 is as easy
(if not actually a little easier) than the proper patch cord cable. If
it is not a joint that is going to be moved frequently it will also
remain reliable.


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Cheers,

John.

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