Help with home network

[Marvel]

Seven out of one box makes it a little difficult to make tidy. If it was a dual gang box you could do this:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA25V1AN6889&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Telephone+Accessories-_-9SIA25V1AN6889

 

and put in blank fills for what you don't use.. I used a surface mount box for my connections, which you could also do, over the regular box.

 

Crimper is for the ends, the punchdown tool is for the jacks and patch panel. The jacks and panel are IDC type Insulation Displacement Connectors).

 

Gotta head home, too many errands to run. I'll try and get on later.

 

Bruce

[tigerwoodKhorns]

I have these in a 3 gang box

[muel]

Sounds like Marvel is getting things covered for you.

There are rj45 connectors for solid wire but best practice is to use your solid wire for in wall runs, terminate the ends at a jack (which looks much nicer at the wall than wire hanging out), and for your patch cables use the stranded wire which is more flexible than the solid.    I like the Panduit jacks and wall plates even though they are pricey.  You will have a professional looking install when finished! 

[Marvel]

I can't find a 3 gang wall plate anywhere, but it's possible you could use something like this Leviton surface mount box to cover the in wall box. The problem is it goes from a 6 port to a 12. Still, you can find some other ideas here.

 

http://www.cableorganizer.com/leviton/quickport-surface-mount-housing.html?gcssku=LE-41089-1#features

 

Bruce

[tigerwoodKhorns]

OK, I am going to finally tackle this project.  Need some advice from you pros

 

I have CAT 6 in-wall prewired and need to add ends.

 

So I think I need these tools:

 

I have a cheap punch down tool,  but assume I should buy on eof these:

 

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Punch-Krone-Blade-TC-PDT/dp/B0000AZK4D/ref=pd_bxgy_147_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BXD48XTYHP57EFM4NV4

 

or

 

http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7043

 

 

I probably need to check the wires after I wire up the wall plates, so I need one of these, right?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Tonor-RJ45-Network-Cable-Tester/dp/B00OUFX38W/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QEKYZYDM0V37S5V7NVK

 

or

 

http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8138

 

 

I already bought one of these for my 1 junction box where I have 9 cables.  I am going to build a box and mount this on the wall:

 

http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7252

 

 - plus, any guides on how to wire this thing up? 

 

Wall plates and ends:

 

http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10517&cs_id=1051703&p_id=6726&seq=1&format=2

 

http://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10513&cs_id=1051309&p_id=5378&seq=1&format=2

[The Dude]

I probably need to check the wires after I wire up the wall plates, so I need one of these, right? http://www.amazon.co...ZYDM0V37S5V7NVK

 

I have that, it works great.