Communications: Voice, Radio and Data - Different connectors for Cat 5e solid versus stranded?

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GaetanoL
09-02-09, 03:37 PM
Are different connectors used for terminating Cat 5e stranded and solid wire?

Thanks,
Guy

mango man
09-02-09, 04:21 PM
yes there are plugs for each but some plugs are rated for either

crimping to solid cable is a bad practice solid cable should be terminated to a jack and a stranded patch cord used from there to the switch or workstation