AT&T came today to connect their router to the ONT device. Installer connects two fragments of cat 6 with scotchlocks. Do they really expect gigabit to work over this? Am I being silly?

  • sfxer@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    These connectors work perfectly for their intended implementation.

    They are great for cable repairs and joining where it’s required.

    The speed will be unaffected.

    Is it a nice install? No way!

    Very weird to chose to do this rather than just put a plug or keystone wall mount on the end of the white cable.

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      1 year ago

      They are fine until they’re not.

      Came across some in a company, touched them and the connection using them dropped, was intermittent before that. Replaced with coupler boxes which are by far better.