Can I bound the shield of the cable from only one side? In other words, one end with the metal keystone jack connect to earth and the other with plastic keystone jack.

@trueCABLE

Жыл бұрын

Hello Paolo! Yes, you can do this when you need to avoid a ground loop. Otherwise, bond both ends to the same AC ground. Hope this helps!

Should I be using shielded patch cables then if the we have shielded Cat6A terminated on shielded RJ45 (Panduit minicom)? Or does that patch cabling not matter?

@trueCABLE

8 ай бұрын

Hello Darrell. The general guideline is to use all shielded hardware and accessories when installing solid copper shielded Ethernet drops. That would include patch cords, any type of connection hardware, etc.

@darrell214

8 ай бұрын

@@trueCABLE Thank you. Follow up question. To provide a little perspective, we're not in a high EMF environment. Shielded cable/jacks were installed because a sub-contractor misunderstood the drawings. We use short patch cables (8 inches) between the patch panel and network switch. Would there be any issue with just using UTP patch cable? Rack and patch panels are already grounded.

@trueCABLE

8 ай бұрын

Hey Darrell! You are all good. The path to ground is already set from the patch panel to your AC ground. The patch cables do not have to be shielded UNLESS you are pushing 10G and you are concerned about ANEXT (Alien Crosstalk) from one patch cord to the other. If you are pushing 10G, then shielded patch cords are the best way.

I will have to swap out my shielded cables where they are only in a metal socket at one end.

@trueCABLE

3 ай бұрын

Hello Wisteela! I would advise doing that, yes. The cable is not able to perform fully without shielded hardware at both ends. Hope this helps!

What if I DIY wire all shields to ground directly? Will it then be OK to use unshielded keystones?

@trueCABLE

16 күн бұрын

Hello. No, that would not be a good idea. End to end, the entire channel, including the terminations, should be shielded. It defeats the purpose of using shielded Ethernet if your terminations are also not shielded. Using shielded keystones to help bond your shielded Ethernet system to the ground makes your installation easier, not harder.

Would a cat 8.2 be overkill for home networking? Do I have to worry about shielding if I just plan on using a cable from Amazon? I'm guessing this video is for more intermediate users.

@trueCABLE

2 ай бұрын

Hello! Cat8 is definitely overkill. If you need 40Gbps networking, you should be considering running fiber optic. Cat8 won't provide 40G past 98 feet, however. After 98 feet, it is back to 10Gbps like Cat6A. I would say the top copper Ethernet Category you should consider is Cat6A, and shielded cable is not likely needed in a residential scenario. Shielding does NOT increase cable performance, it is designed to mitigate interference you already know you have (big motors, higher AC voltages, radio frequency problems, etc.). It should be noted that shielded will dramatically increase the complexity of the installation if done properly. It is more difficult to terminate, the termination hardware costs more, it cannot bend as sharply as unshielded Ethernet, and most importantly, it must be bonded to ground. Don't use it unless you know you have to.

Been going through your videos, so this may be answered, but other than just "knowing" that your cable runs by some AC equipment or other things, are there any tests or indicators that a cable should be shielded? What situation would you be using a computer and then think "something is wrong, the cable needs shielding"?

@trueCABLE

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Generally, EMI/RFI that is affecting your cable will show up with excessive dropped packets resulting in much lower than expected network speeds or even intermittent connectivity in very severe cases. Doing a test that measures excessive dropped packets will tell you. That will take a working network and PC with software, however. Keep in mind that MANY factors can affect your speed (especially if you are relying on ISP speed tests to measure it) and the best test would be from PC to PC with a switch & router in the middle. I would suspect EMI/RFI interference as the least likely cause of low speeds, especially in a residential environment. Hope this helps!

Would love to get my hands on these shielded CAT6A connectors in Canada :)

@trueCABLE

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ashton!! You are in luck! Many of our products are available on Amazon Canada (amazon.ca). Check it out and comment below if you end up purchasing some of our connectors. We would love to hear what you think of them.

@scorpio21x

Жыл бұрын

@@trueCABLE I have been waiting for another trip to the US. Unfortunately the Canadian Amazon price is more than $150USD for 12 connectors compared to the US Amazon $91+22USD to Canada. Your site price is the most attractive at $66USD. I will be buying several once a date is set.

@trueCABLE

Жыл бұрын

@@scorpio21x Understood! We look forward to you being able to buy them when you have a trip set!

@DustinLRodriguez

Жыл бұрын

I have personally used the shielded CAT6A connectors and they are fast and effective. I'm in the AV industry and when I use them if I show up on site for commissioning and there's a termination issue. I'll just re-terminate the cable quickly and move on. I understand they are more expensive than others, but also great when you're in a bind. I recommend reading over the instructions to ensure no issues and watching some of True Cable's other videos on a step by step and why you do the termination a certain way. I had a grounding issue because I jumped the gun and didn't read. :)

@trueCABLE

Жыл бұрын

@@DustinLRodriguez Thanks Dustin for leaving a comment and sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear this type of feedback!!

What about the opposite? Shielded connector with unshielded wire.

@trueCABLE

9 ай бұрын

Hello and great question. It really depends on the connector type. If we are talking about a keystone jack or field termination plug that uses IDC style terminations, then you will have no issues at all from a technical standpoint. It just bad form, that is all. Using shielded hardware on unshielded cable runs may lead someone in the future to misidentify the cable type. Now, if we are talking about 8P8C connectors, then DO NOT do that. First, a shielded 8P8C connector is likely only going to accept a larger min/max insulated conductor range than typical unshielded insulated conductor thicknesses. More than likely, the insulated conductor from an unshielded cable would be below the acceptable minimum for the plug. That would lead to shorts. If, by per chance and with careful research, you did manage to marry up a shielded 8P8C plug with an unshielded cable then it will work, but that would still be bad form. Not to mention, shielded plugs cost a lot more than unshielded plugs so I don't see the point in even trying. I hope that helps!

@lightingman117

9 ай бұрын

​@@trueCABLE Thank you. Point is purchasing one connector type over multiple. Makes it easier for field techs and storage. Good info all around. I appreciate it!

@trueCABLE

9 ай бұрын

@@lightingman117 Hello again! No problem. I know it would make logistics easier to have just one connector type, but considering that every Ethernet cable is built differently in regards to conductor insulation diameter and other factors it just never works out that way. Glad I could assist!

Lol I seriously thought u said, "the floating cable shield, can actually act as an antenna, and can actually attract insects ya know" 😆 at that point, I was like, "yo dude, there's actually channels on YT that show ya how to fuck with newbies in the field! I like that 1 lmao.. insects! That'll blow the new guys mind!" 🤣

@trueCABLE

3 ай бұрын

Hey Mikey! Yeah, there are ENDLESS ways of messing with the new guy!

"it becomes one unit electrically" Yeah like how when you plug it into a standard port it's still powered, this is some clickbait. Nothing bad will happen from using shielded cables with your unshielded router or boards. Maybe this idiot hasn't touched an ethernet cable since the 90s, but nowadays they all have a drain wire internally connected, so the circuit is always going to be completed.

@trueCABLE

2 ай бұрын

Hello! Most of the time, nothing bad will happen, I could not agree more. That said, there are scenarios where high EMI and especially high RFI environments can lead to issues if the cable shield is not properly bonded to ground. The requirement to bond to ground is found in the ANSI/TIA 568 standard as well as all BICSI documentation when discussing installation of shielded Ethernet cable. To suggest otherwise would not be responsible. We at trueCABLE will always communicate and defer to the foundational standards and industry best practices that all professional installers are expected to obey.