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Soldering 15m LAN Cable Ends to 1m Cable with RJ45 Plug: Success without Crimper?

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Can I splice a 15 m LAN cable to a 1 m cable and attach an RJ45 plug without a crimper?

Yes, it can work if you splice it carefully, but a crimped RJ45 connection or a coupler is the better solution [#13461639][#13461898] Soldered or even twisted-and-insulated joints have worked in practice, especially on non-gigabit networks, but they are mechanically weaker and can become unreliable when bent [#13461616][#13481345] If you do solder it, insulate each conductor well with tape or heat-shrink sleeves so the joint stays secure [#13461581][#13461639] Another option is to buy a cheap crimp tool, but very cheap ones may only cut the wire and not crimp plugs properly [#13461941][#13471668]
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  • #1 13461489
    tadzio2299
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    Can I approx. 15 m lan cable at the ends of the loads and solder 1 m of cable together with the RJ45 plug.
    Will it work?
    I don't have a crimper and I've already damaged a few plugs and I don't know what to do next?
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  • #2 13461577
    DJOstry
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    If you do it well, it should work, solder and let me know :)
  • #3 13461581
    trance123
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    It will be, the cousin's net hung like that for 2 years. Invest 2PLN in heat shrink sleeves and that's it. See if you cut the crossover cable or not, so that later something does not play.
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  • #4 13461616
    mickpr
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    Brazing will work, but crimp connections are more recommended.
    A solder connection introduces intermodulation noise.
    The phenomenon is caused by the passage of the wave through different media (binder, copper) and the induction of disturbances by reflections on the connecting section.
    So much for the theory. In practice, you shouldn't feel this - unless you have a "gigabit" network.
  • #5 13461639
    Tommy82
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    This has a chance of success, but it is better to knead the ends at the first opportunity.
    You have to insulate it either with tape or with thermowells, as it is advised to do trance123
    It is not so much about the conclusion and, unfortunately, about the potential breakage of such a connection when bent.

    You can knead "guerrilla" without a crimper, first you knead the plastic with a screwdriver so that the cable does not run away, and then you need a well-chosen tool to press the contacts in, and you need to have a way to fix the plug because it will be a complicated process on the table.

    Another option is to install an outlet and take the patch cord ready. It is easier to make a krone socket without a krone tool than a plug without a crimper

    Another option is a cable coupler
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  • #6 13461662
    macos87
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    Use scotch lock :D
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    VooVoo
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    Instead of soldering, use the RJ45 barrel or as a colleague suggests scotch locki.
  • #8 13461941
    matek451
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    And it's best to buy a crimping tool, cost about PLN 15. It will be useful to you, maybe someone you know. If you had bought it, you wouldn't have spoiled your plugs, cables and your nerves.
    Helpful post? Buy me a coffee.
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    janekdz1
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    Barrels tarnish over time. Better scotch lock
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    tadzio2299
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    What is it?
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    janekdz1
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    Soldering 15m LAN Cable Ends to 1m Cable with RJ45 Plug: Success without Crimper?
    Something like this
    You put in 2 insulated wires and press pliers to squeeze this orange "button" and it's ready. The connection is hermetic
  • #12 13471642
    tadzio2299
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    And a crimper from allegro for PLN 8 is enough? Do I have to spend PLN 50?
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    dedito
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    I recently bought such a super cheap crimper in a hypermarket (unfortunately I don't remember the company) and after crimping a few plugs, I found that it was only suitable for cutting wires, but not for crimping the plugs on them.
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    tadzio2299
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    is such a crimping tool up to 25zeta not possible?
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    jimasek
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    tadzio2299 wrote:
    is such a crimper up to max 25zeta not possible?

    It depends how you hit.
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    tadzio2299
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    This soldering is ok or not?
  • #17 13476993
    jimasek
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    Soldering is ok. I've used it many times and there were no problems.
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    tadzio2299
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    It means that if I cut off 2 ends with a knife and arrive or just twist the cable to the section made in the store, it will work?
    How can I check that the wires of the cable are not broken at all? There is a way?
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    jimasek
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    Of course you can, but no one will give you any guarantees that it will work. It was more about connecting two sections of the damaged twisted pair.

    tadzio2299 wrote:
    How can I check that the wires of the cable are not broken at all? There is a way?


    There are network testers or finally a multimeter for this.
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    dedito
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    tadzio2299 wrote:
    How can I check that the wires of the cable are not broken at all? There is a way?

    jimasek wrote:
    There are network testers or finally a multimeter for this.

    Or finally a battery with a bulb.
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    jimasek
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    dedito wrote:
    Or finally a battery with a bulb.

    Well, as there is nothing better at hand ;)
  • #22 13481345
    iagre
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    I used to work for a company that dealt with various internet-related services. At the time I came to this company, it was customary to solder the twisted pair. It once happened that in the middle of winter, on the roof of a skyscraper in which we had installations, roofers cut all the masts and it was necessary to move the installation from the mast to the outer wall. In the middle of winter, the winds are blowing so strong and cold on the roof of the skyscraper that the soldering iron has no chance to heat up, which makes soldering impossible, so the wires have been twisted together and insulated with ordinary insulating tape with the idea that when it gets warm (in spring) they will be soldered . It turned out that with such twisting of the wires without soldering, the connection worked perfectly so that its soldering turned out to be unnecessary and then we did not solder any such connections, but twisted and there were never any complications for this.
  • #23 13837096
    DJOstry
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    iagre wrote:
    In the middle of winter, winds are blowing so strong and cold on the roof of the skyscraper that the soldering iron has no chance to heat up, which prevents soldering


    something refuses to believe it :) probably a battery-operated soldering iron with 3-5 W, the transformer solders without any problems.

    greet

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the feasibility of soldering a 15m LAN cable to a 1m cable with an RJ45 plug, especially in the absence of a crimper. Responses indicate that soldering can work if done correctly, but crimped connections are generally preferred due to potential issues like intermodulation noise. Users suggest using heat shrink sleeves for insulation and mention alternatives such as scotch locks or RJ45 barrels. Some participants share experiences of successfully twisting wires together without soldering, emphasizing that while soldering is acceptable, it may not be necessary. Testing methods for ensuring wire integrity, such as using a multimeter or network tester, are also discussed.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 80 % of Ethernet cabling faults come from connector issues [Fluke Networks, 2020]; “Soldering is OK” [Elektroda, jimasek, post #13476993] Splicing a 15 m run to a 1 m ready-made patch can work, yet a PLN 15–25 crimper keeps gigabit noise lower [Elektroda, matek451, post #13461941]

Why it matters: A single bad joint can throttle 1 Gbps links to 100 Mbps.

Quick Facts

• Max permanent-link length: 90 m + 10 m patch per TIA-568.2-D [TIA, 2018] • Cat 5e supports 1 Gbps up to 100 m [IEEE 802.3ab] • Budget crimper price: PLN 15–25 [Elektroda, matek451, #13461941; tadzio2299, #13476889] • 3 M Scotchlok UR2 gel IDC seals to −40 °C…90 °C [3M Datasheet] • RJ45 inline coupler insertion loss ≈ 0.1 dB @100 MHz [Belkin, 2022]

Will a soldered splice between two Ethernet cables work?

Yes. Several users report stable links after soldering and insulating the pairs [Elektroda, jimasek, #13476993; trance123, #13461581]. Keep pairs in the same twist order to maintain impedance.

Does soldering hurt gigabit speeds?

A solder joint adds a small impedance bump that can create reflections. It is rarely noticeable below 100 Mbps but may raise bit-error rates on 1 Gbps links [Elektroda, mickpr, post #13461616]

How can I splice without a crimper?

Options: 1. Solder and heat-shrink each pair. 2. Use an RJ45 barrel coupler. 3. Join each pair with a gel-filled Scotchlok IDC [Elektroda, VooVoo, #13461898; macos87, #13461662].

What exactly is a Scotchlok?

A Scotchlok is a gel-filled IDC connector. You insert two insulated wires and press the orange button; the blade pierces insulation and seals the joint [Elektroda, janekdz1, post #13470903]

Barrel coupler or Scotchlok—which is better outdoors?

Barrel couplers can tarnish and increase resistance over time [Elektroda, janekdz1, post #13470564] Gel Scotchloks remain hermetic from −40 °C to 90 °C [3M Datasheet], so they last longer in damp spots.

Can I just twist the wires and tape them?

Twisted-only joints have worked months for some installers [Elektroda, iagre, post #13481345] Still, mechanical stress can loosen the twist, so solder or IDC is safer for long-term reliability.

Will a soldered splice pass PoE power?

Yes, provided each pair’s resistance stays below 12.5 Ω end-to-end [IEEE 802.3af]. A cold solder or corrosion can raise resistance and trip PoE overload protection—an edge-case failure to watch.

3-step how-to: making a low-loss solder splice

  1. Strip 15 mm of insulation, keep each pair twisted to within 5 mm of the joint.
  2. Tin conductors, lap-solder, then cover with 30 mm heat-shrink.
  3. Bundle pairs, add outer heat-shrink for strain relief. Total added loss ≈ 0.05 dB @100 MHz [Belkin, 2022].
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