[timewizard]

> push-thru modular connectors

Yep. Very fond of the "EZ RJ 45" line in particular. The strain relief that's built into them does not interfere with loading the cable and actually gets a good bite into the jacket once crimped.

The other advantage I've found is that it's harder to accidentally make defective cable ends. Trying to trim and face yourself you run the risk of one of the lines being too short or pulled back during the crimp and not mating well with the lug. The EZ RJ 45 effectively eliminates this as there is always wire under the lug during the crimp.

[Aloha]

Trim and face is the part thats really hard to learn, and do consistently well - also if you do trim and face well, you're likely untwisting too much wire to get it aligned correctly so it doesn't roll over in the connector while putting it on.

EZ RJ 45 does solve all of these issue, and makes for a reliable cable 100% of the time.