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Cable Fabrication Procedures

1. The document provides instructions for making two types of Ethernet cables - a straight-through cable and a crossover cable. It outlines 9 steps for cutting, stripping, and crimping the wires into RJ45 connectors on each end. 2. Key steps include cutting the plastic sheath, pairing and straightening the wire colors, crimping the wires into the connector with the proper color order, and testing the finished cables before use. 3. For a crossover cable, the color order is different on each end as shown in a diagram.

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Cable Fabrication Procedures

1. The document provides instructions for making two types of Ethernet cables - a straight-through cable and a crossover cable. It outlines 9 steps for cutting, stripping, and crimping the wires into RJ45 connectors on each end. 2. Key steps include cutting the plastic sheath, pairing and straightening the wire colors, crimping the wires into the connector with the proper color order, and testing the finished cables before use. 3. For a crossover cable, the color order is different on each end as shown in a diagram.

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Cable Fabrication Procedures

The picture below will serve as your guide in making the two important Ethernet cables.

1. Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable. The crimping tool has a razor
blade that will do the trick with practice.
2. Unwind and pair the similar colors.

3. Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out as shown. The color order is
important to do this correctly.
4. Use wire cutter to make a straight cut across the wires 1/2 inch from the cut sleeve to the end
of the wires.
5. Push the wires into the connector. Each wire fits into a slot in the RJ45 connector. Note the
position of the blue plastic shielding. Also note how the wires go all the way to the end.

7. Crimping the Cable – 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.
8. 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
on page 84.

9. Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An inexpensive Ethernet cable tester does this
quite well.

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