Network socket installation

[taq8ojh]

First of all, my post might not make much sense because I have absolutely no idea about proper terminology, so please correct me as needed (will be much appreciated).

I intend to redo the network in the house. Looking back, I should had bought cat5e cable instead and still be able to achieve gigabit speeds, but I was a bit dumb thinking cat6 will be much better, but I believe I only managed to create unneeded problems when I get to do the installation (likely these days).
I think I can crimp cables well enough (keeping some of the specifics of cat6 in mind), but I am not quite sure about the sockets.
I bought these double sockets which go on a wall (not in), and I have absolutely no idea how am I supposed to squeeze two cables in that thing. The cable is supposed to go from the ceiling down to the socket, but I can't understand how to do it with this. Obviously the manufacturer somehow expected me to "feed" the socket from two different sides, which makes no sense at all.

I was also stupid enough to buy solid core cable thinking it's THE thing to use when the cable is not simply laying around, so good luck to me trying to bend it...
Any ideas what to do, or how to do it?

 

[ch33zw1z]

1. Cat6 is fine
2. Solid core is the way to go for what you're doing.
3. The jack don't appear to be "self-punching", so you will probably need a punch down tool:

https://www.google.com/search?q=cat...hrome.0.69i57.3784j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8


4. Paging imagoon, he appears to be the expert

5. You'll also want to use the 568A or 568B cabling standard. Doesn't matter which one, just pick one and make both ends of the cable the same:

https://www.google.com/search?q=568...1482&bih=876#channel=cs&q=568+wiring&tbm=isch

 

[taq8ojh]

I know I need a punch tool, that's not a problem at all.
I just think I bought completely useless socket.

Solid core might be the right thing, but bending it is pain in the ass, and there are some limitations to it as well.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Yes, solid core is stiffer than stranded. Did you also happen to buy Shielded Twisted Pair? So you're all set, but just wanted to rant a little

 

[taq8ojh]

No, for STP (which I can't even understand the point of, it's not being used even in patch panels with tens of cables) I'd need more expensive everything.
It's normal UTP.

 

[SecurityTheatre]

No, for STP (which I can't even understand the point of, it's not being used even in patch panels with tens of cables) I'd need more expensive everything.
It's normal UTP.

Yep, routing in from both sides seems wacky. Not much you can do. Maybe you can place it so that there isn't too much issue with having separate cable runs for a few feet...

 

[imagoon]

So I have never seen that one before but you are correct that it looks like it needs to be feed from both sides. Are you doing surface mount cable mold to the box? That might be how it was designed. The circles around the cover are designed to popped out and let cable through. The end of the cable jacket looks like it should be crimped in to the metal tangs on either side and then the pairs punched down to the tab. It looks like enough room from the pics.

Are you running the cable down the inside of the wall? If so this isn't likely the best box for that. You can bend most cable fairly well around a Phillips screw driver to get a tighter radius. Cat6 is a larger radius and often a larger gauge cable so it may not fit. What is the jacks rating?

 

[taq8ojh]

I threw the damn things away and going to order

instead. I couldn't find a picture of the thing without the cover, but I assume it has friendlier inside, judging by its counterpart (how do you call the "inside a wall" type?). Looks like typical keystones, which looks pretty installation-friendly.

And yes, I will use a moulding to run the cable around.

 

[imagoon]

That looks more like what I would see on a regular basis.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Personally I'm a big fan of using "keystones" and getting the appropriate plates. It's more modular. Ex: you can mix phone, ethernet, caTV etc on a single plate, and it's recessed in the wall.

http://www.monoprice.com/Search?cp_id=10513&keyword=keystone
http://www.monoprice.com/Search?keyword=keystone+plate


Cat6 is fine, and even preferred. Cat5e works just as good, but if buying/installing new it makes no sense not to use cat6.

 

[taq8ojh]

I finally finished the cabling (damn you old houses), and am about to finish the whole thing.
This is my first keystone, about to be punched down. What do you think?

I tried not to bend the wires too much, hoping it will be ok.