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This post outlines how to use a Punchdown Tool (110) to install a Leviton Cat 5e Network Jack and the decommission of the associated box that you could put it in. Prerequisites:  - Punchdown Tool (110) - Leviton Cat5e Gigamax Network Jack - Cat5e+ Network Cable  Removing the Jack from the Box: 1. Apply some pressure removing the back piece from the front overlay on the box. 2.  This will reveal the inside of the Box, flip it over so you can get access to the back tab and apply pressure to release the Jack from the box. Adding/Removing Cable from the Jack: 1. Take off the top cover from the Jack 2. This will reveal the pin-outs, using a 110 Tool you can push your new cable in, or simply remove the old cabling that has been installed. 3. The color coding is marked along the bottom of the Jack depending if you are T568A or T568B. Typically I use T568A being in North America.

This post will outline the steps associated with installing a RJ45 (Cat 5e) Wall Jack using Beldin Wall jack. Parts List: Cat 5e or Better Cabling Belden PS5E BIX DVO Outlet Nordix Punch-down Tool Steps: 1. Start with a basic Cat 5E Ethernet Cable 2. Cut cable back approximately .5 inches, which gives you enough room to pull on the thread back. 3. Make a small incision on the shielding which allows you to pull back the thread further. Do not use the associated .5 inches on the end portion of the Belden as you do not know if you accidentally cut the wire. 4. Pull back on the thread, revealing more of the cable up to 2 inches worth. 5. Clip off the shielding and the thread used to cut back the shielding. 6. Open up the container holding the Belden PS5E and separate the faceplate from the Belden Outlet. 7. Pass the cable through the cable management portion on the Belden Outlet, and then begin wiring. 8. The pattern for wiring the Outlet is: w/bl, bl, ...