Solsop Pass Through RJ45 Crimp Tool Kit All-in-One Ethernet Crimper Cat7 Cat6 Cat5 Crimping Tool with Network Cable Tester, 50-Pack Cat6 RJ45 Pass Through Connector, 50-Pack Connector Boots

There are several items as part of this package. I will review them one at a time. 1. Crimpers pros are the multifunction all in one tool. first there are wire cutters and are very sharp and precisely cut the CAT5/5e. The cutters are not meant to cut heavy gauge wire. Next there are two wire strippers, one for round cable and one for flat cable. I can't speak to the flat wire stripper because I don't use flat cables but the round CAT5/5e stripper worked perfectly without knicking any of the inside wires. Although I would warn that the round cables can become more oval when handling but just a quick squeeze to reshape the cable before using the strippers works perfectly. Finally you have the actually crimping function. I only used the RJ45 8P8C but there are RJ11 6P and 4P crimps also. The RJ45 connector slid in easy and hit the stopper without pushing through too far. A firm squeeze on the handles crimped the connector. The handles are just long enough to provide good leverage without using two hands to squeeze. The one con for the crimps are it doesn't have a ratcheting mechanism or a final click when the crimp is complete. But as long as you perform a full closure of the handles the crimp comes out great everytime. 2. Testers pros are the ease of use and versatility to use with RJ45 8P and RJ11 6P connectors. The testers attach together which is great when testing a short patch cable and can be reverse attached to keep the test ports on the same side. I used these between three floors without the need to constantly run up and down stairs to check connections. I was not able to find any cons with the testers. 3. Stand alone wire stripper - There's not much to these but it does work well. There are several different stripper positions for different sized cables. It is very easy to slide the cable into a smaller position and knick all the inside wires. Also you don't want to rotate the strippers around the wire too many times because it will dig in and knick the inside wires. As a bonus on the stand alone strippers is a punch down tool for seating the twisted pairs into a jack assembly. The only con i found with the stand alone stripper is it's not very heavy duty but to be honest I will use the wire stripper on the crimpers most of the time. Overall at this price this package is a very good deal and would be a good addition to a tool set. One last mention is this would not hold up well for everyday professional use but as occasional use this will hold up great.

This kit has everything you need to work with ethernet cables, and I mean everything. If you're someone who does any kind of networking work, whether professionally or just around the house, this is one of those purchases that'll make your life so much easier. The crimping tool itself is really well-made. It's got a solid feel to it – not flimsy or cheap like some of the budget options out there. The pass-through design is a game changer if you've never used one before. Being able to see the wires go through the connector means you can verify everything's in the right order before you crimp, which saves you from wasting connectors and having to redo cables. That feature alone makes this worth it. What really sets this kit apart is that it works with Cat5, Cat6, and Cat7 cables. That versatility means you're covered no matter what kind of cable you're working with. The tool handles all of them smoothly without any issues. The crimping action is clean and consistent – you get a good, secure connection every time. The kit comes with a bunch of useful extras too. You get the cable tester, which is super handy for making sure your cables are working properly before you run them through walls or ceilings. There's nothing worse than finishing a cable run only to find out there's a problem with the termination. The tester takes all the guesswork out of it. Just plug both ends in and the lights tell you immediately if everything's wired correctly. They also include connectors, which is great for getting started right away. The pass-through connectors that come with it work perfectly with the crimper. Having those included means you can start using the kit immediately without having to order anything else separately. It's nice when a kit actually includes what you need to get going. The wire stripper and cutting tool are quality pieces too. The stripper is adjustable and doesn't damage the internal wires when you're removing the jacket, which is important for maintaining signal quality. The cuts are clean and precise. These aren't just throwaway tools they included to round out the kit – they're actually useful and well-made. Storage is handled with a decent carrying case. Everything fits in there neatly, and it keeps all the pieces organized so you're not hunting around for different parts. If you're taking this to different job sites or just want to keep your tools organized, the case does its job well. The quality of the crimps you get with this tool is really impressive. They're tight and secure without being overdone. I haven't had any issues with cables coming loose or connections failing. When you crimp a cable with this tool, you can be confident it's going to work and keep working. For anyone who needs to make custom length ethernet cables or do any kind of network installation work, this kit is an excellent value. You're getting professional-quality tools for a reasonable price. It's got everything you need in one package, and all of it works well together. The pass-through design, the cable tester, the quality of the crimper itself – it all adds up to a kit that makes cable work straightforward and reliable. I'm really happy with this purchase. It's made working with network cables much easier and more efficient. If you're in the market for a crimping kit, this one definitely delivers.

Product as described, the hand held strip works better than expected

My first ever ethernet cable! The instructions were clear, the pinout was well presented and next day delivery. Great content for the money, far more boots and connectors than I'll ever need, and I found the tool itself well made.

Great tool for the money! I updated my old house with Ethernet all through the house. This tool is a mush have and did a great job!

For me, this is something I need rather rarely but I needed it for a project in my house. It had everything I needed, the tool is of good quality, and the instructions were clear. It got the job done.

Tool set is great! Recut my Ethernet cable due to dog chewing up! Followed color code and tested great!

I haven't used the crimpers. I really only wanted the cable tester, but for the price vs other products why not get the crimper for later use too? I like so many have been working from home during COVID. My kids are also home from school. There were many times I would be seeing a patient over telemedicine and the browser would crash. I finally tracked that down to a bad stick of RAM. Replaced that and the browser crashes stopped, but my internet just wasn't fast enough to chart, have video conference, and have the kids doing all kinds of things. I upgraded, but was still only getting 100mbits at my wired desktop. After many calls to the cable company and a lot of trying this and trying that, I realized that my old Netgear router only had 100mbit ethernet ports on it. So I did my research and purchased a Ubiquiti gigabit router. See a separate review for that amazing piece of kit. Problem solved, right? Wrong. I would get gigabit speeds for a few minutes then it would drop back down to fast ethernet. The day this product came, I put batteries in it, tested a couple patch cables so I knew they were good, then tested the cable run from my office to the closet with all the networking equipment in it. Turns out I had wired the wall jack in the office quite wrong. Fixed that with a little Googling. Then tested again. #8 wire wasn't working. Went to the other end and fixed that. Then, #6 wire wasn't working. (Most likely from manipulating the jack to fix #8 wire.) Fixed that. And.... viola!! I now get full internet speed in my office. The kids are pretty much still limited to 100mbits as their devices are all wifi and the WAPs tap out at that speed I believe, but I have had no further slow downs while working. If you do your own network cabling, this is an inexpensive tool that does what it is supposed to, and will alleviate a lot of headaches and hair pulling. As I said, I haven't used the crimpers yet, but they have a good heft to them. They feel quality, which was surprising at the price point. I expect them to do their job just fine when the time comes. Best part, I didn't have to watch for the cable guy to come between noon and four, to interrupt my work and eventually tell me the problem was my poor wiring.