WakeUpWolfgang Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 In my network bag I always carry a 8 foot CAT6 cable. I grabbed that first since I had it on me and I was going to use it on my pineapple MK4. I found out that the CAT6 cable would not fit in the pineapple. I am wondering if it is just mine or if all are like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) In my network bag I always carry a 8 foot CAT6 cable. I grabbed that first since I had it on me and I was going to use it on my pineapple MK4. I found out that the CAT6 cable would not fit in the pineapple. I am wondering if it is just mine or if all are like this. Cat-5 and cat-6 connectors are identical, at least every one I've installed are. You sure it's really a cat-6 cable? It doesn't have these ends does it? Edited March 9, 2012 by barry99705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If it is an RJ-45 connector it will fit. Some old school ATM like cables were RJ-45 with a plastic tab (along the side) that prevented it from going in the RJ-45. That and I don't think they are Category 5/6 cables either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfam Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 RJ45 is RJ45. Cat6 is fully backward compatible with cat5e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreidiv Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) He is probably confusing it with a rj48 t1 cable Edited March 9, 2012 by mreidiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTaco Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 In my network bag I always carry a 8 foot CAT6 cable. I grabbed that first since I had it on me and I was going to use it on my pineapple MK4. I found out that the CAT6 cable would not fit in the pineapple. I am wondering if it is just mine or if all are like this. I have my Cat6 cable plugged into my pineapple right now... works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakeUpWolfgang Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 I tried it again and my cat6 works now. BUT cat6 and cat5 ends are not the same. Yes they are both rj45 but the cat6 end has to be modified slightly the inside of a cat6 is a bit bigger for the extra shielding in it. The same goes with CAT7 ends but they are all rj45 ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I tried it again and my cat6 works now. BUT cat6 and cat5 ends are not the same. Yes they are both rj45 but the cat6 end has to be modified slightly the inside of a cat6 is a bit bigger for the extra shielding in it. The same goes with CAT7 ends but they are all rj45 ends. That doesn't make sense. RJ45 is RJ45. That is the connector, it is a standard constant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I tried it again and my cat6 works now. BUT cat6 and cat5 ends are not the same. Yes they are both rj45 but the cat6 end has to be modified slightly the inside of a cat6 is a bit bigger for the extra shielding in it. The same goes with CAT7 ends but they are all rj45 ends. Pick the Cat-6 connector. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telot Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I tried it again and my cat6 works now. BUT cat6 and cat5 ends are not the same. Yes they are both rj45 but the cat6 end has to be modified slightly the inside of a cat6 is a bit bigger for the extra shielding in it. The same goes with CAT7 ends but they are all rj45 ends. Insides yes, outsides no - so any/all should fit in the pineapple. But I think I know where you're coming from in all this. My 2 rj45 ports on my pineapple are a bit...shall we say...fragile? The board inside kind of flexes a bit when I try to plug an ethernet cable in. Its a bit scary at times, as I just got this thing and I seriously doubt the hakshop would warranty that (even though they are amazingly understanding - don't get me wrong). telot Edited March 9, 2012 by telot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakeUpWolfgang Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Insides yes, outsides no - so any/all should fit in the pineapple. But I think I know where you're coming from in all this. My 2 rj45 ports on my pineapple are a bit...shall we say...fragile? The board inside kind of flexes a bit when I try to plug an ethernet cable in. Its a bit scary at times, as I just got this thing and I seriously doubt the hakshop would warranty that (even though they are amazingly understanding - don't get me wrong). telot yes that is how it is. Mabe I have not use that cable much and the tab is still rather fresh and will not bend as easy. The plugs did bend when I tried the cat6 so I completely agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Insides yes, outsides no - so any/all should fit in the pineapple. But I think I know where you're coming from in all this. My 2 rj45 ports on my pineapple are a bit...shall we say...fragile? The board inside kind of flexes a bit when I try to plug an ethernet cable in. Its a bit scary at times, as I just got this thing and I seriously doubt the hakshop would warranty that (even though they are amazingly understanding - don't get me wrong). telot Ahh!! I hadn't noticed that. This should fix it. They're a couple foam "shocks" from an external hard drive enclosure kit. Though anything will work. You could even use the two feet you had to take off to get to the screws in the pineapple! They'll need to be stacked though, so you'll need all four. A piece of 1/4" weather striping will probably work as well. Should be squishy enough to still allow the top to go back on. Edited March 10, 2012 by barry99705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telot Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ahh!! I hadn't noticed that. This should fix it. They're a couple foam "shocks" from an external hard drive enclosure kit. Though anything will work. You could even use the two feet you had to take off to get to the screws in the pineapple! They'll need to be stacked though, so you'll need all four. A piece of 1/4" weather striping will probably work as well. Should be squishy enough to still allow the top to go back on. True dat Barry - I will make the modification today! Thanks for the pics dude telot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfam Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ahh!! I hadn't noticed that. This should fix it. They're a couple foam "shocks" from an external hard drive enclosure kit. Though anything will work. You could even use the two feet you had to take off to get to the screws in the pineapple! They'll need to be stacked though, so you'll need all four. A piece of 1/4" weather striping will probably work as well. Should be squishy enough to still allow the top to go back on. Or a styrofoam packing "peanut", flattened down...ask me how I know. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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