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Activity 1: Ethernet Cable: College of Engineering

1) The document provides instructions for students to build Ethernet cables through an activity that aims to teach them practical skills. 2) It explains that there are two main types of Ethernet cables - straight-through cables that connect devices like computers to routers without crossing wires, and crossover cables that directly connect two network devices by crossing the wire pairs. 3) The activity guides students through each step of cutting, stripping, and crimping the wires to build both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables, with the goal of learning how to properly configure and test the cables.

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Activity 1: Ethernet Cable: College of Engineering

1) The document provides instructions for students to build Ethernet cables through an activity that aims to teach them practical skills. 2) It explains that there are two main types of Ethernet cables - straight-through cables that connect devices like computers to routers without crossing wires, and crossover cables that directly connect two network devices by crossing the wire pairs. 3) The activity guides students through each step of cutting, stripping, and crimping the wires to build both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables, with the goal of learning how to properly configure and test the cables.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Mabini Street Extension, Cabanatuan City, 3100 Nueva Ecija

Activity 1: Ethernet Cable


Objectives:
The object of this activity is to:
1.) Keep in mind the main idea: LEARN BY DOING. Students will:
a.) Learn how to build a Ethernet Cable.
b.) Configure them properly.
c.) Run the experiment.
d.) Observe the outcome of the experiment.
e.) Gather data.
f.) Analyze and Evaluate.
2.) Gain experience and skills on how to build an Ethernet cable.
3.) Gain knowledge about Ethernet cable.
4.) Gain knowledge about different kinds of Ethernet Cable.
Introduction:
An Ethernet cable is one of the most popular forms of network cable used on
wired networks. Ethernet cables connect devices on local area networks such as
PCs, routers and switches. Ethernet cables normally support one or more industry
standards including Category 5 (CAT5) and Category 6 (CAT6).
There are two kinds of Ethernet cables you can make, Straight
Through and Crossover.

Straight-Through:

Ethernet cables are the standard cable used for almost all purposes, and are
often called "patch cables". It is highly recommend you duplicate the color order as
shown on the left. Note how the green pair is not side-by-side as are all the other
pairs. This configuration allows for longer wire runs.

Straight-Through refers to cables that have the pin assignments on each end of the
cable. In other words Pin 1 connector A goes to Pin 1 on connector B, Pin 2 to Pin 2
ect. Straight-Through wired cables are most commonly used to connect a host to
client. When we talk about cat5e patch cables, the Straight-Through wired cat5e
patch cable is used to connect computers, printers and other network client devices
to the router switch or hub (the host device in this instance).

Crossover:

The purpose of a Crossover Ethernet cable is to directly connect one computer


to another computer (or device) without going through a router, switch or hub.

Crossover wired cables (commonly called crossover cables) are very much like
Straight-Through cables with the exception that TX and RX lines are crossed (they
are at opposite positions on either end of the cable. Using the 568-B standard as an
example below you will see that Pin 1 on connector A goes to Pin 3 on connector B.
Pin 2 on connector A goes to Pin 6 on connector B ect. Crossover cables are most
commonly used to connect two hosts directly. Examples would be connecting a
computer directly to another computer, connecting a switch directly to another
switch, or connecting a router to a router.
Note: While in the past when connecting two host devices directly a crossover cable
was required. Now days most devices have auto sensing technology that detects the
cable and device and crosses pairs when needed.

Limitations of Ethernet Cables


A single Ethernet cable, like an electric power cord, can extend only limited
distances due to their electrical transmission characteristics.
Several different types of RJ-45 connectors exist. One type, designed for use with
stranded cables, generally is incompatible with solid cable. Other types of RJ-45
connectors may work with both stranded and solid cables.

Alternatives to Ethernet Cables for Computer Networking


Wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have replaced Ethernet on many
home and business networks.

Materials:
RJ-45 2pcs
UTP Cable (Category 5)1m-3m
RJ-45 Crimping Tool
Procedures:
Step 1: Cut the UTP cable to its desired length.
Step 2: Cut into the plastic sheath about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of
the cut cable. The crimping tool has a razor blade that will do the trick
with practice.

Step 3: Unwind and pair the similar colors.

Step 4: Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out as
shown. The color order is important to get correct.

Step 5: Use scissors to make a straight cut across the 8 wires to shorten
them to 1/2 Inch (1.3 cm) from the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.
Carefully push all 8 unstripped colored wires into the connector. Note the
position of the blue plastic sleeve. Also note how the wires go all the way
to the end.

A view from the top. All the wires are all the way in. There are no
short wires.

WRONG WAY - Note how the blue plastic


sleeve is not inside the connector where it can
be locked into place. The wires are too long.
The wires should extend only 1/2 inch from the
blue cut sleeve.

WRONG WAY - Note how the wires do not


go all the way to the end of the connector.

Step 6: Carefully place the connector into the Ethernet Crimper and cinch
down on the handles tightly. The copper splicing tabs on the connector
will pierce into each of the eight wires. There is also a locking tab that
holds the blue plastic sleeve in place for a tight compression fit. When you
remove the cable from the crimper, that end is ready to use.

Step 7: For a standard "Straight Through" cable, repeat all steps and wire
color order on the other end of cable. For a cross-over cable, the other end
will have a different color order as shown by the crossover picture above.

Step 8: Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An expensive
Ethernet cable tester does this quite well.

Note: If you dont have an Ethernet cable tester you could also use a
Switch, or a Multitester to test if your cable is working. When using the
switch check if the lights on the switch are turning on, if not then your
cable is defective and youll have to do it again.

Conclusion:
In this activity I therefore conclude that I had achieved the objectives
of this activity. I now have the knowledge and skill to build an Ethernet
cable, and I have learned the different kinds of Ethernet cable and how it
can be used based on any situations.

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