StarTech.com CTK400LAN User Manual

Installation Manual

CTK400LAN

PC Repair Tools

Professional Network Installer Tool Kit

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Overview

The StarTech.com Professional LAN Installation Tool kit provides all the necessary tools
to install and test RJ45 networks in a compact, handy, carrying case. Tools included are:
a RJ45/11 Crimp tool, a 110/66 Impact Punch Tool, a wire stripper, several RJ45
connectors, and a RJ45 network cable tester with remote loopback plug (same as the
StarTech.com REMOTETEST tester).

Getting Started

Unpacking the CTK400LAN

This package should contain:
1 x Remote Cable Tester (in own carrying case, same as StarTech.com’s LANTESTPRO)
1 x Combo Crimper (same as StarTech.com’s RJ4511TOOL)
1 x Punch Down Tool
1 x Stripping Tool
30 x RJ11 Connectors
30 x RJ45 Connectors
24 x Boots for Cable Ends (various colors)
2 x Blades for Punch Down Tool
1 x Carrying Case

Building a Cable

1. Use the Combo Crimping tool to trim both ends of the cables by using the blade
closest to the handle. Be sure that both ends are cut square.

2. Use the trimming blade to strip the jacket off both ends of the cable. thus exposing the
individual color coded conductors.

3. Remove a length of jacket so that, when conductors are pushed all the way to the
front of the connectors, the jacket extends under the slot on the connector where the
crimping operation will hold it for strain relief.

4. Insert the conductors into the RJ45/RJ11 connector so that the blue conductor goes to
pin 1.

Cutting Blade

Crimper 8-pin

Crimper 6-pin

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5. Insert the RJ45/RJ11 plug into the crimping tool as far as possible. There are two
modules: a 6-way one for RJ11 connectors (used on phone jacks) and an 8-way one for
RJ45 connectors used on computer jacks. Close the tool as firmly as you can to crimp
the plug into the cable.

6. Repeat steps 2- 5 for the other end of the cable.

Stripping Copper Pairs

1. Prepare the wire that you want to strip. Determine the appropriate stripper size by
reading the number shown as AWG or MM.

2. Open the tool by rotating the lock latch downward.

3. Place one end of your wire in the V-groove. Leave approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) of
wire protruding beyond the edge of the tool.

4. Close and lock the stripper. Pull outward to strip off the insulating sheath.

5. Open the tool and remove the wire.

Note: Be sure that no strands of braid are loose, or they may cause shorts.

Seating Wires into Terminal Blocks

1. Put the wire into the V-groove, both beside colour coded tips, on the connecting block.

2. Use the punch down tool to establish a connection. Put the punch down tool above
the wire; then, punch the handle of the tool to insert the wire into the connecting
block, and the tool will cut the wire to the appropriate length.

3. Repeat these steps for additional wire seating.

Testing Connectivity

After you finished building up the RJ45/RJ11 connector, you can verify the integrity of
the connection done by using the remote cable tester provided in the CTK400LAN. Refer
to the cable tester’s user manual for more detailed information on its use and operation.

Appendix A

Networking: Networking consists of sharing information and services. Computer

networking provides the communication tools that allow users to
share information.

LAN: A local area network (LAN) refers to a combination of computer hardware and

transmission media that interconnect a relatively small number of machines. A
typical LAN usually does not exceed 10km in diameter.

Stripper

Punch down tool for use on 110/88 type of termination