Joining two CAT6 cables?

Tinder Surprise

What is the best method for the above.

I've had to move my AV equipment to the other side of the room and running a fresh lenght is not and option, so I've had to run cable from it's existing position to the new position hence creating a joint.

So what's the best method of joining two CAT6 cables?

Crimp both ends with a RJ45 head and use one of those couplers?

Or is there a specific punch down part?

Thanks

ED E

Best option would be a 4port switch.

Real world if the lengths are short a coupler will do grand. I have two 30m runs of 5e coupled and doing gigabit no problem.

ElBarco

I'd have to agree, a switch would be the best option. A coupler might not get the throughput - have you measured the actual link utilisation to determine what speeds you are hitting with the current setup?

KeRbDoG

Use a properly shielded coupler to the same grade of the cable, and you could couple many cables together up to 100m and not have issues.

BigEejit

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0022AKR2C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I've found these to be good quality ...bit pricey though at 3pounds50 a pop

Mockba

This is what you need a a punch down joiner.

Mini5 Cat5e Transition (Joining) Points

minitran.co.uk and search for MT50-C5EB