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  • jackeryjoo@lemmy.worldtoFunny@sh.itjust.worksWhat a moron
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    1 day ago

    While this is an obvious/facepalm miss, the protective boot is not a part of the RJ45 specification and is not required for the cable to function in any way. It’s only there to protect the plastic tab from being bent/breaking too easily.

    In a data center environment, that’s less of a concern, as it’s just more unnecessary waste/space taken up as well. Most cut the protective boot off or buy cables without, because that boot gets in the way of more than just this router design.

    Again, while facepalmy, this isn’t as bad as it seems at first glance.