Ethernet cables can be quite expensive and pre-made lengths are not always the length you

need. Making Ethernet cables is easy with a box of bulk Category 5e Ethernet cables and RJ -45
connectors that are attached to the cut ends of your preferred cable length.

How to Make an Ethernet Cable – What You’ll Need

Bulk Ethernet Cable – Category 5e or CAT5e (You may also use Category 6 or CAT6 cabling,
which has higher performance specifications and is about 20% more expensive than CAT5e.)
Bulk Ethernet Cable – Category 5e or
CAT5e (You may also use Category 6 or CAT6
cabling, which has higher performance
specifications and is about 20% more
expensive than CAT5e.)

Bulk RJ45 Crimpable Connectors for CAT-

5e or Bulk RJ45 Crimpable Connectors for
CAT-6
 RJ-45 Crimping tool

The two kinds of Ethernet cables you can make

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’s
highly recommended you
duplicate the color order as
shown on the left. Note how the
green pair is not side-by-side, like
the other pairs. This configuration
allows for longer wire runs.

Crossover Ethernet cables directly

connect one computer or device
to another without going through
a router, switch, or hub.

How to make a standard

cable
Cut into the plastic sheath about one 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.

Unwind and pair the similar colors.

Pinch the wires between your fingers and

straighten them out as shown. The color
order is important to get correct.

Use scissors to make a straight cut across the

eight wires to shorten them to half an inch
(1.3 cm) from the cut sleeve to the end of
the wires.

Carefully push all eight 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.

This is the 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 half an inch from the
blue cut sleeve.
This is the wrong way. Note how the wires do
not go all the way to the end of the connector.

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’s 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.
For a standard ‘straight through’ cable, repeat
all steps and wire color order on the other end
of the cable. For a crossover cable, the other
end will have a different color order as shown by
the crossover picture above.
Make sure to test the cables before installing them. An inexpensive Ethernet cable tester does
this quite well.

NOTE – The maximum cable length of CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cable is 328 feet or 100
meters.

What is crimping in computer networks?

Crimping an ethernet cable is the process of attaching connectors onto the ends of
ethernet cables. This process is also called 'RJ45 crimping' because RJ45 is the name
of the connectors that are used for ethernet cables, and they are what is being crimped.

What is the process of crimping?

Crimp-on connectors are attached by inserting the stripped end of a stranded wire into a
portion of the connector, which is then mechanically deformed by compressing
(crimping) it tightly around the wire. The crimping is usually accomplished with special
crimping tool such as crimping pliers.
 What is the use of crimping?
A crimping tool is the tool used to deform the material and create the connection.
Crimping is commonly used in electrical work, to attach wires together or wire to other
connectors.

What is a crimping tool used in computer?

A crimping tool is a handy device that allows you to create secure connections between
wires and connectors. It works by deforming the connector onto the wire, ensuring a
strong bond. With a crimping tool, you can easily join electrical wires, network cables,
coaxial cables, and more.

What is an example of crimping?

A good example of crimping is the process of affixing a connector to the end of a cable.
For instance, network cables and phone cables are created using a crimping tool
(shown below) to join the RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors to both ends of either phone or
Cat 5 cable.

What are the two types of crimp?

Comprehensive Guide to The Different Types of Crimps
 Ferrule Crimp: This type of crimp uses a metal ferrule to compress the hose and secure
it to the fitting. ...
 Skive Crimp. ...
 Field Attachment fitting: a field attachable fitting is a type of connection that can be done
in the field without the need for special tools.

What type of connector is crimping?

There are many different types of crimp connectors but the most common are barrel
and open barrel. With barrel type connectors the stranded wire is inserted into the
cylindrical metal opening (hence, “barrel”) and then crimped. This is perhaps the most
commonly seen type of connector.22 Apr 2015

What are the different types of network cable crimping?

There are three types of twisted pair cables: Shielded, Unshielded and Foiled. In
contrast to FTP (foiled twisted pair) and STP (shielded twisted pair) cabling, UTP
(unshielded twisted pair) cable is not surrounded by any shielding.
What is crimp structure?
The crimp of a fiber is caused by the physical structure of the fiber itself. Fibers that
have a natural crimp contain bends or curves in their structure that cause the fiber to
kink or wave. These bends or curves are typically caused by differences in the
thickness of the fiber at different points along its length.

Do you need a crimping tool?

Expert electricians recommend using wire crimping tools for the job. As a DIY
enthusiast, crimping tools need to become part of your must-hand hand tool kit.

How many types of crimping tools are there?

The different sizes of cables can be attached to different terminals, so there is no one
crimping tool that can handle all jobs. Crimping tools can be handheld, hydraulic, or
hammer-type.

What are the advantages of crimps?

Crimping is a superior method of connecting wires compared to soldering for many
reasons. Mainly, solder joints are less mechanically durable than non-alloy joints.
Additionally, high-quality crimps are better at preventing moisture exposure to metal
wires, which can cause corrosion.

What are the disadvantages of crimping?

Disadvantages of Crimp-on
Crimped contacts cannot be un-crimped and re-installed. In many cases, this means the
entire connector assembly must be scrapped and replaced by a new one. Unless
crimped with the proper dies using professional crimp handles, crimped connections on
solid wire can be poor and prone to failure.15 Jul 2020

How do you crimp a computer cable?

What is crimp size?
Beadalon - Match Up Proper Wire & Crimp Bead or Tube Diameters

Crimp Tube Size Wire Diameter Crimp Tool

#1 .010" - .013" (.25-.33mm) Micro

#2 .013" - .024" (.33-.61mm) Standard

#3 .024" - .026" (.60-.66mm) Standard

#4 .026" - .036" (.66-.91mm) Mighty

What is another name for a crimping tool?

A bootlace crimp tool, also known as a ferrule crimping plier, connects bootlace
ferrules.11 May 2023

What are the advantages of crimp connectors?

Crimped connections are more flexible, heat-resistant and vibration-resistant than
soldered ones which have greater potential for wire fatigue and stiffening. Crimping is
often more consistent than soldering, which can vary according to method or
technician.19 Sept 2022

What is the most common crimping?

Hexagonal crimping is the most common method for crimping cable lugs and
connections using aluminum and copper wires. Indent crimping produces a durable,
reliable, and deep-penetrating connection for aluminum and copper wires.20 Sept 2021

What is crimp material?

The frequency of yarns interlacing can be controlled, which results in different weave
geometries such as plain, twill, and satin. The waviness of yarn due to interlacing is
called “crimp or fabric crimp.” Lower crimp means straighter fibers, which translates into
better composite mechanical properties.
What are the different types of crimping dies?