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Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack

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As technology advances, it's important to keep up with the latest changes to ensure your home or office network is running as efficiently as possible. The TAE socket was widely used in Germany and other European countries for connecting to DSL modems, but now the RJ45 socket is becoming the new standard. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to replace the TAE socket with an RJ45 socket so you can connect directly to your modern DSL modem, like the FritzBox.

Please note that the first outlet in your house typically is a special outlet with a PPA(passive testing termination) that belongs to your ISP and shouldn't be changed.

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  1. Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack, Remove the old socket: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack, Remove the old socket: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew and remove the cover.

    • If you want to add a RJ45 jack but only have the first outlet, that you can’t replace, to work with, you can just mount the new outlet next to the old one. You’ll need to connect La to 6 and Lb to 5. You can use any kind of shielded twisted pair cable to wire the new outlet.

    • Remove the the connections.

    • Keep track of La and Lb. You’ll need to know what wires to connect where in the new socket.

    • Unscrew the socket from the wall.

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  2. Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack, Mount the new socket: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Screw the new socket cover to the wall.

    • Refer to the manual that came with your outlet for this step.

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  4. Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack, Punch down the wires: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • If you don’t know how to use a punch down tool, give this guide a look.

    • Connect La to pin 4 (Blue).

    • Connect Lb to pin 5 (White-Blue).

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  5. Replacing a TAE/DSL Socket with a RJ45 Jack, Mount the socket: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Mount the RJ45 socket inside the case and screw on the faceplate.

    • Refer to the manual that came with your outlet for this step.

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