trueCABLE

trueCABLE

trueCABLE’s KZread channel provides entertaining and educational content relating to the low-voltage and fiber optic industry. We do how-to videos around Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A Ethernet cabling, RG6 coaxial cabling, fiber optic cabling, installation advice, best practices, and termination techniques with our very own RJ45 plugs and tools.

In 2015, we started trueCABLE to shake up an outdated industry. Our simple goal: Deliver the fastest, most reliable low-voltage and fiber optic supplies directly to your door and back it up with stellar customer support. Whether you’re a seasoned installer or a do-it-yourselfer, trueCABLE has what you need, when you need it.

All of our products meet their promised specifications and have been tested to exceed industry standards. Our end-to-end solution of product offerings (tools, connectors, fiber optic, coaxial & Ethernet cable) undergoes comprehensive testing and was shown to outperform other brands!

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  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert1131Күн бұрын

    I would love work in your company one

  • @sonacphotos
    @sonacphotos2 күн бұрын

    Never used one of those tools. I just use regular cheap pliers and it works fine, most ppl have them.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE2 күн бұрын

    Hello! Correct, a pair of decent adjustable pliers will also work albeit a bit imprecisely. The closure tool shown here is designed to eliminate any possible errors in too much or too little pressure and is designed to work with our tool-less keystone jacks and field termination plugs alike.

  • @aasmith78
    @aasmith782 күн бұрын

    That stripper sucks, the pivot pin on mine broke after a few months.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE2 күн бұрын

    Hello and I am sorry to hear that! In going through the RMA for refund or replacement records I have to say that is a rather unusual thing to have happen. It does not look like a design flaw. In your case I am thinking your particular tool was defective. We are happy to replace it under our Forever Warranty. Just send us a picture of the tool that is broken with your contact information on our Contact Us form on the trueCABLE website. We will get you a replacement, at no charge. Thanks!

  • @DiyintheGhetto
    @DiyintheGhetto4 күн бұрын

    Fun fact: Did you know the transceivers for the fiberoptics on both ends do get a little warm and can over heat. Now you know.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE2 күн бұрын

    Hello! Yes, we are well aware that this can occur. With high quality transceivers and base switches, this is really a non issue. It is most often seen with bargain basement hardware.

  • @TechG33k-j2g
    @TechG33k-j2g4 күн бұрын

    What purpose does the zip tie serve?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE2 күн бұрын

    Hello! This is to secure the cable to the strain relief bar found at the rear of the keystone jack.

  • @JeronimoColon
    @JeronimoColon8 күн бұрын

    Just order some patch cables and a push cleaner. Quick question, can the push cleaner be used for the receiving end of the cable as well? A contractor disconnected my existing patch cable, got it full of drywall dust, then reconnected to the jack. I’m replacing the dirty patch cable but I’m worried their dry wall dust is now in the jack as well as a result. If the push cleaner cannot be used, what do you suggest I do for the jack? This is the Jack the internet provider put in which comes from the pole. It then connect to the router via fiber patch cable. Thanks.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE6 күн бұрын

    Yes, you can clean the receiving end of the cable as well. One thing to note is to make sure you have the correct connector type so we offer the LC and SC type click cleaners. Select the correct one for your fiber cable connector type. Once you have the click cleaner, remove the guide cap from the top of the nozzle, and then it will be set to insert into a coupler or bulkhead adapter.

  • @JeronimoColon
    @JeronimoColon5 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLEthank you so much.

  • @kystalsaldana1209
    @kystalsaldana12099 күн бұрын

    Try dressing 50 ft like a MDF closet 😂

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE9 күн бұрын

    That does not sound like fun, but it sounds like an interesting challenge. What installation called for 50ft of service slack in the ER/TR (the standard does not call them MDF/IDFs anymore)?

  • @cybernotesdev
    @cybernotesdev10 күн бұрын

    My cowowkers need to watch this video. I keep on telling them to clean there connectors but they never listen. They are getting readings of -16 dBm and im over here getting -13 dBm at the houses. 😮‍💨

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE9 күн бұрын

    Hello! We all know those folks. Cleaning end faces is one of the easiest ways of eliminating performance issues and preventing equipment damage. It takes very little time, and the payoff can be hours of time saved. Share the video with your co-workers or bait them into a pizza party lunch where this video is playing :>)

  • @Miki-Fiber
    @Miki-Fiber11 күн бұрын

    Very well explained. I am a splicer and we also have a workshop and we make our own materialand assemle connectors. Greetings from Munich

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE9 күн бұрын

    Hello and greetings back from the USA! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoy the content and found it useful.

  • @huhkang2546
    @huhkang254611 күн бұрын

    Very attractive and creative marketing activities! Cheers ^^

  • @OunissiMalak-yj5kq
    @OunissiMalak-yj5kq12 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @goremando2238
    @goremando223812 күн бұрын

    Great videos. I'm planning on running a new coax line in my home and piping around some ethernet. The currently plumbed cable in the walls is old rg59 from when the home was built in the 80's and pulling through cable isn't possible. Previous owner piped in some rg6 but it's really sloppy looking and in a weird spot so I'm gonna do it right. Just waiting for a day that isn't triple digit heat.

  • @JasonsLabVideos
    @JasonsLabVideos14 күн бұрын

    WOO HOOO some fiber content :)

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE12 күн бұрын

    We've got plenty more coming! Glad you enjoy them!

  • @JasonsLabVideos
    @JasonsLabVideos12 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE I sure do !!

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79514 күн бұрын

    I need it in UK type G socket...

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE14 күн бұрын

    Hello! When (if) we starting selling our products internationally we will have multiple socket versions available. Right now it is NEMA standard since we sell in the North America and Puerto Rico only. Also, I don't recommend attempting to use a NEMA to G adapter as the resistance may increase and result in ineffective bonding to ground.

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79515 күн бұрын

    I plan to run multiple cat6 cabling outdoor underground in a countryside camping place. No interference of heavy powerline or EMI. Besides outdoors underground there is no other reason as such. Do I run unshielded cat6 cable In conduits or SFTP cat6? Please advise.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE14 күн бұрын

    Hello! Taking your stated environment into account, your best bet is to use our Cat6 Unshielded Gel-Filled Direct Burial cable. It will provide maximum water resistance and is pretty easy to work with compared to shielded cable. Technically, you don't even need conduit as you can direct bury it--as long as you bury at least 24" deep. If using conduit, then bury the conduit at least 10" deep, but be sure to use a synthetic wax-based lubricant when pulling the cable through it to avoid cable damage. We sell everything you need. If you are in the USA or Puerto Rico, you can order directly from www.truecable.com, or if you are in Canada, you can order from Amazon CA. We don't currently ship internationally.

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79514 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE in based in Africa

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE14 күн бұрын

    @@shaibannatha795 Hello! trueCABLE sells in North America and Puerto Rico only at this time. In the future, we may start offering products internationally.

  • @jaylord55
    @jaylord5515 күн бұрын

    tyvm i have been trying to figure this out some of the cables in my house are 10+years old and are all cat5e cable but where wired in T568a but i have since moved where the router is in the house and was planning to cut few of the long runs in the middle i checked the ends fount out they where T568a but for all the other runs in the house are running T568b didn't know the difference just wanted to check if i could just rewire the split with a or if i had to redo both ends.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE15 күн бұрын

    Hello! That sounds like a mess! If you restore the original color code pattern at the split, then that is the way to go. All parts of the cable run, end to end, MUST be using the same color pattern or you will end up with a cross-over cable. Alternatively, this might be an opportune time to pull the Cat6 U/UTP Riser using the existing Cat5e as the "pull string". This will ensure you are ready for 5Gbps Internet, which is already being deployed in some areas of the USA! As to either T568A or T568B--pick one and and stick with it. I personally use T568B since I standardized on it after memorizing it. There are no performance differences.

  • @jaylord55
    @jaylord5514 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE yea well i got it working for now without the hassle of re running the wires and ripping out a wall or 2 as when we put this wire in the first time it was all tied up with cable loops every 3-5fee

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE14 күн бұрын

    @@jaylord55 Hello again. I am glad you got it figured out. I completely understand about not wanting to rip out walls!

  • @agilrahimov9726
    @agilrahimov972616 күн бұрын

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

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 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.

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79517 күн бұрын

    Firstly, I have learnt a lot from your videos on Cat6A SFTP cables. Thank you. Secondly, is the crimp tool for pass through connectors only or it can crimp the traditional connectors?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 күн бұрын

    Hello, and thanks for watching our content! We are glad you find it useful. To answer your question: The trueCABLE All-In-One RJ45 Crimp and Termination Tool will terminate all RJ45 plugs, including pass-through and standard solid-nosed types. It will even crimp RJ45s without a strain latch provision by disengaging the strain latch presser bar. The exceptions to this would be proprietary RJ45 plugs, such as the EXO-EX line from Platinum Tools, or the old AMP style, which require you to use a specific termination tool.

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79517 күн бұрын

    Kindly assist in my little confusion. In the previous videos you had advised not to remove the cable shield. but you have done the exact opposite here by removing the cable shield.?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 күн бұрын

    Hello, and sorry for any confusion! We added a new accessory, our copper fabric strips, that stand-in for the cable shield when terminating. You remove the cable shield, fold back and wrap the drain wire around the jacket, and then tack down the drain wire with the conductive adhesive copper fabric strip. This makes the job a lot easier. If you don't have the copper fabric strips then you would still leave the cable shield on and wrap the drain wire around that.

  • @profosist
    @profosist17 күн бұрын

    Can't wait for you guys to make cat6a cables since I just rewired for 10GbE and have 5gig fiber coming in. I plan on buying your cat's six patch cables for any of my 1G or 2.5G devices.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 күн бұрын

    Hello! We are eager to offer the Cat6A patch cords, too, but it will take time to get perfect. We won't release them until we are satisfied with the performance and reliability of them. As to our Cat6 patch cords, they easily handle 5Gbps. For 10Gbps, if the patch cord is used alone from powered device to powered device (and our patch cord is the only cable being used for the entire "channel"), you are guaranteed 10Gbps!

  • @bow-89
    @bow-8917 күн бұрын

    hello everybody my name is Portuguese

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @shaibannatha795
    @shaibannatha79517 күн бұрын

    How Can i buy this Shileded patch panel and shielded keystones and unshielded keystones. Like love the management bar.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE16 күн бұрын

    Hello! We are glad you like our products and wish to buy them. If you are in the USA or Puerto Rico you may order our products directly from www.truecable.com or via Amazon. If in Canada, you may order via Amazon CA. We don't sell to other countries at this time, however.

  • @Saturn2888
    @Saturn288819 күн бұрын

    Was one of those from Monoprice?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE18 күн бұрын

    Hello! trueCABLE is taking the high road on this. Being that we are not an independent review site, we are not naming any other manufacturers. The reason is considering we sell our own patch cords, information of that nature would be considered biased (for obvious reasons). However, we cannot stop anyone in the comments section from sending the video or underlying blog to an independent review site to pick up on and perhaps take further action.

  • @caskervold1
    @caskervold120 күн бұрын

    I bought and installed my whole house Cat6a cable from you. Do you have cat6a patch cable ? Or will cat6 be good enough ? Thank you

  • @9ballz
    @9ballz18 күн бұрын

    Same question I have. Also, when you say you wired your whole house up with Cat6a I assume that is all the wiring from your gateway / router to you wall plugs. Are those also not considered to be patch cords in the sense of the network? Might be a stupid question and sorry it it is. Thanks

  • @MariaDumitrescu-fo7pt
    @MariaDumitrescu-fo7pt21 күн бұрын

    Hello! Great content! I was wondering if it matters using FTP cable in my case. I want to connect two houses. There are no magnetic interferences in my area that could affect the cable so much i guess. Would it be ok to use UTP even though I use it outside? Thanks!

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE20 күн бұрын

    Hello! Thanks for the kudos and we are glad you find the content useful. As to the choice between shielded and unshielded Ethernet: Don't use shielded Ethernet cable unless you have a specific reason to do so and are looking to avoid a problem area you know about. Using shielded has benefits in some scenarios, but not yours. Incorrectly installed shielded Ethernet cable will cause far more trouble than resolve any non-existent issue.

  • @MariaDumitrescu-fo7pt
    @MariaDumitrescu-fo7pt20 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE thank you very much! 😊

  • @timbit1996
    @timbit199621 күн бұрын

    Thank you, great video

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE20 күн бұрын

    That's what we are here for!

  • @johnc3601
    @johnc360121 күн бұрын

    Crystal clear ! Thanks my friend !

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE20 күн бұрын

    Always happy the help!

  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert113121 күн бұрын

    Do you do shopping outside US

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Unfortunately, we do not ship outside of the United States.

  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert113121 күн бұрын

    OK

  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert113121 күн бұрын

    It's difficult to get this type of rj45 to buy in my country.

  • @tomsmith5784
    @tomsmith578422 күн бұрын

    Xfinity responded to house service interruption and supplied new fiber optic cable but used the blue UPC whereas before there was the green APC. Should I have them return to change the connection? Thanks for the helpful video.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Hello! You have a keen eye, and we would recommend you contact Xfinity to find out why the change was made. It is possible they were correcting a problem, as opposed to introducing one.

  • @tomsmith5784
    @tomsmith578421 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE Thanks. I will assume the UPC will technically not cause an outage for internet and cable service and is compatible to a residential application

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE20 күн бұрын

    @@tomsmith5784 Hello and you are welcome. We would not want you to assume anything, however. We recommend still checking with Xfinity to be sure the right cable is being used and the end face polish is correct for the equipment. It won't hurt to ask them!

  • @user-vh8gs1sw1j
    @user-vh8gs1sw1j22 күн бұрын

    There are some situations and possibilities, but most of the time it is overstated. With a properly terminated cable (the norm) this is rare.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Hello. Properly terminated means not only the correct wire map but also proper plug-to-cable fitment to achieve the expected Category performance and, therefore, expected speeds. Up until lately, 1G and even 100Mbps were pretty common and affected to a lesser degree. That said, 2.5G and higher speeds are starting to become the norm, and any cable issues will start showing up with a greater frequency. Literally.

  • @sadsack1040
    @sadsack104022 күн бұрын

    I would like to offer my story regarding a bad patch cable. I am currently running a Unifi setup with patch cables from Truecable and Blue Jeans Cable (they are another company that certifies every cable before shipping and also includes a test sheet with every cable). I use Blue Jeans cables for longer runs and Truecable for shorter runs. I noticed that I was experiencing packet loss according to my Unifi logs and also saw that my Netgear CM2000 upload link light was blinking constantly. When I looked into this, I noticed that my cable from my Dream Machine SE wan port to my Netgear CM2000 wan port was a so called "premium Cat7" big brand cable. When I replaced this cable with a certified Truecable patch cable, the upload link light on my Netgear CM2000 turned solid and has remained solid since the switch. Also, my Unifi logs are now clean with no more packet loss warnings! Do quality patch cables matter? In the data world, you bet it does! Granted my scenario is a home setup, but in commercial environments, it is critical!

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Hello, and thanks for sharing your story. I often use the same Ubiquiti equipment you do for home and small business installations. So, I have used the same method to track down quite a few less-than-quality patch cords. Cable quality matters not only in big data environments but also with smaller-scale setups! Consider that 2.5G is becoming the norm, and you will understand why. As to your "Cat7" cable, that is no Cat7 cable. If it were, it would have been terminated with GG45 or TERA connectors at both ends. The ISO/IEC 11801 standard does not call for Cat7 to be terminated with 8P8C (aka RJ45) connectors, and therefore, it was counterfeit before you took it out of the bag. You also discovered, as I have, that a solid Cat6 patch cord will easily outperform poor-quality Cat6A, "Cat7", and Cat8 patch cords. The more you know!

  • @soheilyazdani9517
    @soheilyazdani951722 күн бұрын

    free electrons run on the outermost layer and not in the core (which are not free and are bound) therefore it should not matter which to use both are the same in terms of resistance

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Hello! Beware claims regarding the "skin effect." It is suggested that the skin effect, where electrons run across the top of the copper, renders the underlying aluminum irrelevant in CCA cables. It is not quite this simple, and CCA cables behave differently when it comes to twisted pair communications cables as opposed to coaxial. CCA cables have a higher DC resistance and DC resistance unbalance problem that prevents them from meeting testing standards. The cable fails to meet expected standards and cannot be certified. In addition, the DC resistance of copper-clad aluminum is 55% higher than that of pure copper. Therefore, the claim that the skin effect negates the issues with CCA is unfounded and provable with test equipment.

  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert113123 күн бұрын

    Why don't u use the non- pass through RJ45? It's too practical

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE23 күн бұрын

    Hello! We offer pass-through and load bar-style plugs when it is absolutely necessary to terminate an 8P8C (aka RJ45) plug onto solid copper Ethernet. Both are equally good when used with Cat6 straight-across terminations operating at 250MHz, but the preference goes to load bar *staggered* non pass-through plugs for Cat6A 500MHz terminations. That all said, the fitment of the plug to the cable is the most critical factor, and some plugs are better suited to certain cable SKUs. It is on a case-by-case basis.

  • @nanahubert1131
    @nanahubert113123 күн бұрын

    Please, do u have any other way that I can chat you through there

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE22 күн бұрын

    @@nanahubert1131 Hello! Our customer success team is available to help with any trueCABLE-related questions! You can find our contact form here : truecable.com/pages/contact-us

  • @MERK_JEY
    @MERK_JEY24 күн бұрын

    Hey, I got a question! Is it possible to install internet via optic cable without electricity between provider and a client? If so how far?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE23 күн бұрын

    Hello. Indeed, and that is how it is done. The power is provided at the provider and client ends only. Power is required at both ends but power is not and cannot be transmitted along the actual fiber itself. As for possible distances, fiber optic is capable of transmitting data up to a number of kilometers depending upon the mode of fiber and bandwidth needed.

  • @Henry_Jones
    @Henry_Jones25 күн бұрын

    What brand are these failed cables?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE23 күн бұрын

    Hello Henry. We at trueCABLE take the high road on such things, so we won't be calling out manufacturers by name. trueCABLE is not an independent review site, and since we sell our own competing products, our motivations will always appear biased for obvious reasons. That all said, we cannot stop anyone in the comments from forwarding this video (and the baseline blog that goes behind it) to some other independent reviewers to potentially pick up and further investigate.

  • @ghanus2009
    @ghanus200925 күн бұрын

    Hello, good video. I wanted to further protect the inside of the coupler male / female connection point. I have seen instances where there may have been a bit of humidity trapped inside the connection chamber, sealing it in. If it is not 100% dry, it can eventually corrode. Can you recommend any particular dielectric silicone grease product to coat the actual connection points? I have seen several on Amazon, however most are for marine electrical connectors. I can assume these would work for ethernet connectors but would like to verify. Im not as concerned about the waterproofing than keeping the connection good and the pins from eventually corroding.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE23 күн бұрын

    Hello! Thanks for the compliment and we are glad you enjoyed the content. Your idea carries a great deal of risk. We have not tested either insulating or conductive greases for this purpose so we cannot answer the question. We would be speculating. I can speculate, however, that coating the conductive contacts of low voltage communications cable in (whatever kind of grease) is likely to result in degraded performance. I agree that any moisture present might result in corrosion after sealing up the coupler. Perhaps a small dessicant pillow is the answer?

  • @chadmckean9026
    @chadmckean902625 күн бұрын

    I am going to guess these ''competing cables' are no name stuff on amazon with brand 'names' made by RNG and not a real budget brand like monoprice Did you forget to go back and include why cat7/8 is a load of marketing bs? or did i miss it somehow, maybe it was lost in editing... The way i rule of thumb test cables to check for cat5e is a pinch test (making sure the cables are twisted) another issues with cheap ones that pass can have crappy insulation that cracks, you know what cables have given me the worst PITA problem over the years... SATA cables, if shielded sata cables were a thing i would have bought some. have also found trash RJ11 cables that have ~6kohm resistance over 4 feet you can't even repurpose that, i could not even solder to that junk. i will use old telephone wire for basic GPIO with micro controllers (button, led, photocell, switches) i have used dielectric grease to protect all connection for my HDDs, replaced sata cables more than once, and was at the point of if i have to do this one more time i am wrapping them in aluminum foil w/ tape/heat shrink and connecting said foil to my PSU's ground one time i bought cables i though would be blatantly fake for scrap wire so i could get a refund via buyer protection... usually fake network cables just run at 10/100 speed and 'work' fine in the eyes of the random person

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE21 күн бұрын

    Hello! You can be sure that the patch cords we tested were obtained from the larger and more recognizable manufacturers. We at trueCABLE take the high road on such things, so we won't be calling out manufacturers by name. trueCABLE is not an independent review site, and since we sell our own competing products, our motivations will always appear biased for obvious reasons. A YT influencer review channel can dive in if they like. Now that we made this old news new again maybe someone will peel it back fully. This issue has been well-known in the ICT industry for 2 years. Fluke Networks and CCCA can both point to largely the same results. Anyway, it affects IMPORTED (read: from Asia) patch cords, not domestically sourced ones or patch cords that indicate they are Component Rated and 100% Certified (as are ours). Agreed on the SATA cables. I had my share of issues, too. Yes, these poor-quality patch cords seem to work just fine in the eyes of the average person because most are not pushing higher than 1G. Often not exceeding 100 Mbps. That is changing, as you are likely aware. 2.5G NICs and capable routers are becoming more common. Coaxial Internet speeds are going higher--often available at 1 Gbps. Fiber Internet speeds are approaching 5 Gbps. Also, whoops on our part. Yes, the information I was going to provide on Cat7 is that you cannot have a patch cord that is terminated with RJ45s. Not how that works, and not in the ISO/IEC 11801 spec. They are supposed to be terminated with GG45s or TERA connectors. Essentially, any patch cord stamped with "Cat7" terminated to RJ45s is counterfeit immediately. That was lost in editing, and thanks for pointing that out!

  • @Saturn2888
    @Saturn288819 күн бұрын

    @@trueCABLE I ran into 5Gb Internet issues worth Slim Monoprice cables and these fixed my issues. Monoprice's thicker cables still work for me, but I wonder.

  • @hughwynn6193
    @hughwynn619326 күн бұрын

    This guy is the biggest liar on the planet. He is trying to sell his own compamy cables.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE26 күн бұрын

    Hey @hughwynn6193, we appreciate you taking the time to watch our video! If you haven't had a chance to read our blog that compliments this video, here is a great excerpt for your reference: “To get an idea of equipment cord quality, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) completed large-scale, electrical performance testing of Category 6 copper patch cords, which tested nearly 500 samples that included 379 cords from offshore, lesser-known manufacturers and 120 cords from well-known North American manufacturers. Of the 379 offshore patch cords, 322 of them failed electrical performance parameters specified in TIA 568-C.2 standards with 78% failing by a margin of 3dB or more and 45% failing by a margin of 6dB or more. These cords would have likely led to significant network problems once included in the channel. All the patch cords from recognized North American manufacturers showed 0% failure rate.” - Fluke Networks. We are more than happy to answer any further questions, comments, or concerns you may have. Feel free to comment below or reach out to us directly. Thanks again for tuning in!

  • @Saturn2888
    @Saturn288819 күн бұрын

    I tried them out. I'm local to their HQ, so returns are easy, but I didn't return any of the $2K of stuff I bought. My slim Monoprice patch cords kept having issues with 10Gb and 2.5Gb PoE. TrueCABLE fixed all those issues.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE18 күн бұрын

    @@Saturn2888 Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @bryandulock5286
    @bryandulock528627 күн бұрын

    You should coordinate your research with an independent IT/Network researcher who can publish an article (based on his own testing) which shows results and names vendors who are culpable. This would give negative publicity to vendors who are peddling low quality cable products and might discourage such behavior.

  • @Obtuse94
    @Obtuse9426 күн бұрын

    This sounds like an incredible idea for a Linus Tech Tips and True Cable collab!

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE25 күн бұрын

    Hello! At trueCABLE, we prefer not to call out other vendors or manufacturers by name. While there might be some cathartic value in such an approach, it's best handled independently. Someone else might take up this idea after watching the video and reading the blog, though. And, of course, we can't stop anyone in the comments from sharing this video and blog with others. Thank you for watching!

  • @thanhha2686
    @thanhha268627 күн бұрын

    Well stated. Love this video. Me, after using CCA for my solar panels and batteries bank, all my fuse breakers tripped. Then I increased from 50A to 80A fuses, 10awg wires started to smoke. I threw all the CCA wires, not given, away and started to use oxygen free copper for my solar project. Ty

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE27 күн бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate the feedback. Copper is the way!

  • @The30JAG
    @The30JAG27 күн бұрын

    My 4k smart Tv is like 5- 10 ft away from my Wi-Fi router, with no walls blocking but I notice that my 4k picture isn't always great and I sometimes lose a couple of seconds of sound through my soundbar and I'm in an apt, so I'm wondering if going wired would fix the issue.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE27 күн бұрын

    Hello! Interestingly enough, you can be TOO close to a WiFi AP. You are right in suspecting that as an issue. Interference in your environment may also be a factor. I would suggest going wired Ethernet and see if that resolves the issue. It is certainly a quick and easy way of starting your troubleshooting process. I recommend using a 100% Certified and Component Rated Cat6 Patch Cord like the one trueCABLE supplies. They are guaranteed to perform.

  • @TheUserbob123
    @TheUserbob12328 күн бұрын

    Was interested right up to the statement pass through. And Nope.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLE28 күн бұрын

    I fully understand. Different strokes for different folks. Passthrough 8P8Cs have their place, and as long as they properly fit to the cable you are using they can be a great time saver.

  • @TheCitygear
    @TheCitygearАй бұрын

    Normally, Blue is UPC...?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Hello! Per ANSI/TIA 568.3-E, the connector color for UPC is blue and green for APC.

  • @itpugil
    @itpugilАй бұрын

    Will any crimper work on this specific type of RJ45 passthrough connector? Or does it need a crimper designed to cut those excess wires protruding out the connector?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Great question! Pass-through connectors require a pass-through crimp tool, which has a flush cut blade on it designed to shave off the conductor excess during the crimping/termination process.

  • @itpugil
    @itpugilАй бұрын

    @@trueCABLE thank you for taking the time to answer. Been in IT for almost 15 years now, still learning new things everyday because oddly enough, even though I've seen passthrough RJ45 connectors, I never actually got a hold of one!

  • @maelo9x
    @maelo9xАй бұрын

    Outstanding explanation, I'm a network engineer with 15+ years and this by far the best explanation thanks 🤙😎

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Thanks! We appreciate the compliment, and we are glad you found the content useful.

  • @YTTHROWAWAYCORONA
    @YTTHROWAWAYCORONAАй бұрын

    Helpful note to anyone out there who's had troubles with correctly levelling before (appears level but not once install is done or appears slightly off) - go and get yourself a level from Stabila (I'm not affiliated). I've had issues where I couldn't get things to properly level and have a few mates in construction who suggested it. Once I got it the difference were night and day - it's so damn accurate. Note, it is expensive, so honestly for non-perfectionists out there, a regular will be fine, but man, the difference is phenomenal. Additional pro tip (independent of brand or type of level): When you buy your level, go and get it physically from a hardware store and put 2-3 of the same type on the ground. After I started doing this I noticed that almost HALF of the levels were out of calibration. Doing this has saved me a lot of pain in the long run. Note, my big box store was particularly haphazard with how they handled their levels, so your accuracy findings may vary.

  • @YTTHROWAWAYCORONA
    @YTTHROWAWAYCORONAАй бұрын

    I'm in the process of stumbling across the internet to try and gain a greater general understanding of network runs that I could implement in my house (my ignorance has lead me to purchasing plenty of atrocious ethernet cable, RJ45 connectors and loose boots LOL) and Don has been great with these video series! Thank you for your excellent help, Don! Please ignore the criticism from others, you are helping thousands across your playlists who do not stop to comment.

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Hello, and thanks for the compliment and words of encouragement. We do look at all criticism and will consider it if we believe it is offered in a genuine fashion and will result in more beneficial videos. We, like any other channel, get our fair share of disingenuous criticism that we ignore, as you suggest!

  • @alittlebyte
    @alittlebyteАй бұрын

    but what is the solution?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    The solution is multi-fold and depends on what you are doing. Avoid too many turns in your drops (which creates a lot of pull points) and use synthetic wax-based lubricant where feasible. In addition, over-pulling sometimes occurs during a pull because of kinking or binding at the spool/box which can be addressed by having someone at the feed-end watching and correcting that as it comes up. Finally, a pull sock with eye swivel will go a long way to not only allowing multiple drops to be pulled at once, but preventing binding and kinking in cable pathways. I hope that helps!

  • @Adn-op5gh
    @Adn-op5ghАй бұрын

    hey question if my internet is 866mhz which cable should i go for while gaming?

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Hello, I have not heard of 866MHz Internet. Are you referring to 1G or 2.5G Internet ISP speeds? Cat5e can easily handle that, but I would defer to Cat6 or higher to cover future needs. Cat6 supports 5Gbps over 328 feet, and Cat6A supports 10Gbps over 328 feet. Cat5e handles 2.5Gbps over 328 feet. That 328-foot number assumes 68 degrees F ambient temperature. The MHz operating frequency does not fully correlate to the actual application speed you can achieve. When considering the best Ethernet cable for gaming, defer to component-rated 100% Certified patch cords that are guaranteed to give you the Category performance stamped onto the side of the cable. Most of the market is selling counterfeit patch cables that do not actually Certify to the Category they claim to be. Case in point: A fully Certified Cat5e patch cord will massively outperform a poor quality so-called "Cat6A" patch cord that fails testing. trueCABLE sells 100% Certified Cat6 patch cords, and you might want to check them out!

  • @fieonshakespearenut
    @fieonshakespearenutАй бұрын

    Thank you so much! I almost feel like you know me personally because I am prone to accidentally hurt myself while doing simple things. Thank you for the reminder to be safe. I did not gouge myself.🎉

  • @trueCABLE
    @trueCABLEАй бұрын

    Hello, and you are welcome. I can fully identify! Yes, the videos we put out are pretty personable and identified with. Our folks on video are real installers with the scars, marks, scuffs, and bad knees to prove it!