After a bit of head-scratching he thought about repurposing the four unused wires on one of the RJ45 Ethernet connectors ... router he build a short adapter cable. This is an elegant solution ...

Chances are you’ve come across an Ethernet cable where the small plastic tab that holds the plug in place has broken off. We have a crimper on hand and usually just throw on a new RJ45 connector ...

Cat 8 cables use the RJ45 connector, which means they will most likely work with your router. Check your router’s manual for confirmation. Should I buy a CAT 8 cable for my home setup if it is ...