On Fri, 01 May 2015 16:16:03 +0100, News wrote:

Of course, this also involves putting plugs on CAT5, which is even more
scary. I do have the kit, and even a tester, but last time, it took me
about three tries at each end --

I shouldn't. Use solid core CAT5, and terminate in sockets (which is
easy).

Then use pre-made patch cables.

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