quick question: Does the RJ-45 Tooless jack require a crimper tool?

[LordSnailz]

I going to wire up 2 of bedroom with catt3 wires and was wondering if the tooless jack require a crimper tool or not?

Cat5E RJ-45 Tooless Keystone Jack in White
http://www.monoprice.com/produ...&seq=1&format=2&style=

Essentially, I can grab a couple of these, a couple faceplates and cat5e wires and I'm set right? I can install these on the wall next to the router and then put a couple in the bedroom as well right?

 

[jlazzaro]

you never need a crimper when doing jacks.

at the very worst you need a punch down tool (which is usually included). however, with toolless jacks the mechanism on the rear of the jack hinges up to allow wires to be inserted, then hinges back down to firmly seat the wires into their connections. a plastic key is included to lock the mechanism in place once all wires have been seated.

 

[JackMDS]

A self terminated Keystone does not need any thing.

http://www.9thtee.com/networkingts.htm

 

[LordSnailz]

Thanks for the reply, saved me some money on getting a crimper.

Thanks for the link as well ... that should help me out. 🙂