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2.1 3 Ethernet Cable Configuration

This document provides instructions for configuring ethernet cables. It describes both straight through and crossover cable configurations. For straight through cables, the same wiring configuration is used on both ends to connect disparate devices like a desktop to a switch. Crossover cables have opposite wiring configurations on each end to connect similar devices like two desktops. The document outlines the tools and materials needed and provides a step-by-step process for crimping and testing ethernet cables.

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2.1 3 Ethernet Cable Configuration

This document provides instructions for configuring ethernet cables. It describes both straight through and crossover cable configurations. For straight through cables, the same wiring configuration is used on both ends to connect disparate devices like a desktop to a switch. Crossover cables have opposite wiring configurations on each end to connect similar devices like two desktops. The document outlines the tools and materials needed and provides a step-by-step process for crimping and testing ethernet cables.

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ETHERNET CABLE CONFIGURATION

INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-3

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, STUDENT(S) MUST be able to:

Configure ethernet cable

Straight Through (T568B) configuration

Straight Through (T568A) configuration

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INTRODUCTION

A good ethernet cable configuration


termination provides a proper wire
crimp. Also, important, is not
unwinding the wires more than
necessary.
(Read Information sheet 2.1-1 for more information about Ethernet cable
configuration)

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CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION

It is a type of configuration that enables users to


connect similar devices such as, desktop to another
desktop.

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STRAIGHT THROUGH CONFIGURATION

It is a type of
configuration that enables
users to connect two
dissimilar devices such
as, desktop to switch.

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CROSSOVER
CONFIGURATION

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STRAIGHT THROUGH
CONFIGURATION

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HOW TO CONFIGURE

Tools and Materials

Crimping tool

Wire stripper

RJ45

Network cable tester

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HOW TO CONFIGURE

PROCEDURES
1. Strip the cables jacket back one full inch.
2. Untwist the wires back to within 1/8" of the jacket.
3. Arrange the wires in the order in which you want to crimp them, (T568A,
T568B, etc.).
4. Grasp the wires firmly, between your thumb and forefinger, flatten them,
and even wiggle them a bit, to take out the curliness, (concentrate your
efforts on the bottom 1/2") the wires must lay flat and together, aligned
as close as possible.

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HOW TO CONFIGURE
5. While holding the wires firmly, cut off the wires 1/2" from the cables jacket
(Cut the wires with some sharp wire strippers or even high-quality scissors,
avoid wire cutters that flatten the ends of the wires insulating material, this
makes inserting the wires very difficult.)
6. Insert the wires into the connector, making sure the wires stay lined up. *
The wires should reach the end of the little tube they are in.
7. The jacket should go even with the end of the first indent; if possible, it's a
strain relief for the cable.
8. Insert it into the crimping tool, and Crimp it!
9. Use network cable tester to test your ethernet cable.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
A straight through cable has an identical end.
A crossover cable has different ends.
A straight-through is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections.
A crossover is used to connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting
two hubs/switches.
A crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the Green set.
Looking at the RJ-45 with the clip facing away from you, Brown is always on the right,
and pin 1 is on the left.
No more than 1/2" of the Ethernet cable should be untwisted otherwise it will be
susceptible to crosstalk.
Do not deform, do not bend, do not stretch, do not staple, do not run parallel with power
cables, and do not run Ethernet cables near noise inducing components.
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