Neutrik's EtherCon RJ45 connectors are ruggedized for professional portable sound: but many networked audio devices don't use this connector. Off-the-shelf connectors are designed for the office environment, not the road. Bill Evans, editor of FOH magazine and owner of a regional sound company, has found a way to keep his Ethernet links intact without constantly replacing connectors whose little plastic tabs have snapped. This article was first published in the "Tips & Tricks" section of FOH magazine's June 2007 issue. For more FOH content, visit their site: fohonline.com.