Finally fixed a network issue here.  Re-terminated the cat-5 run (both ends) from the attic to the basement.  I was only seeing a 10 Mb connection negotiated between my two 1 Gb switches.  Now I see 1 Gb.  Crimping sucks.  I switched this long run to keystones.

It’s the run from my attic to my basement.  I had to terminate it somehow.  When I realized the connection speed wan’t negotiating properly I did a little testing to ensure there was no other culprit then cut off the crimped ends and installed the keystones.  I was worried after doing the first one (and seeing no change) I was going to have to replace the cable run.  Thankfully re-terminating the opposite end fixed it.

I’d have to drill two large outdoor holes (in and out) for the factory-crimped ends.  Not a very good option.  Keystones are better.  And once I get wall-plates on it will look almost like it belongs.

If it were my house I’d run some cat-6 in-wall and it would be done.  Actually, I’d run a lot of cat-6 and be done.