Ethernet cables are essentially the lifeline of our home networks, and our internet. Almost every home network uses ethernet cables to connect either their modem to their router or their routers to their computers. Ethernet cables are especially important for those users who are still on wired networks, and haven’t made the jump to wireless yet. For those of you that have had to go out and purchase ethernet cables in the past know that these cables do not come cheap for anything over 10 feet or so. If you have to stretch it up to 20+ feet the price increase is exponential, when in fact, it doesn’t really cost that much more to make a longer cable. In today’s post we’re going to show you how to make your own ethernet cable.

Materials For Making Ethernet Cables

• Wire Cutters/Strippers- I’m sure you have atleast one pair laying around, if you followed my article on how to assemble the ultimate PC toolkit you should have a pair in your amazing PC toolkit.
• RJ45 Crimping Tool- This is used for crimping or “terminating” the ends of the cable so they stay attached, you can get these at a radioshack-type store or save yourself some money and get them off Amazon for cheap.
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