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Cable types, connector types and cabling topologies are defined by [[TIA/EIA-568-B]]. Nearly always, [[8P8C|8P8C modular connector]]s (often referred to as [[Registered jack|RJ45]] connectors) are used for connecting category 5 cable. The cable is terminated in either the [[T568A]] scheme or the [[T568B]] scheme. The two schemes work equally well and may be mixed in an installation so long as the same scheme is used on both ends of each cable.
 
 
The use of [[balanced line]]s helps preserve a high [[signal-to-noise ratio]] despite interference from both external sources and [[crosstalk]] from other pairs.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 19:00, 6 July 2017

How to Terminate CAT5

Description

Diagram

Template:T568A Wiring
Template:T568B Wiring
A Cat 5e Wall outlet showing the two wiring schemes: A for T568A, B for T568B.
Category 5 patch cable in T568B wiring

Prerequisites

  • Cat5 cable
  • Cat5 Modular Crimper
  • Cat5 Heads

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. On your Cat5 Modular Crimper, locate the half circle. That is the cable stripper. Insert one end of the cable appprox. 3-4 inches into that half circle.

2. Remove the plastic sheeth.

3. Cut the fiber string.

4. Untwist the twisted pairs.

5. You want to arrange the cables, from left to right, as follows:

  • White-Orange
  • Orange
  • White-Green
  • Blue
  • White-Blue
  • Green
  • White-Brown
  • Brown

6. Once you have the cables arranged in the above order, cut the cables 1/2 to 1 inch from the plastic sheathing.

7. Insert the cables into the Cat5 head. Ensure each cable lines up in their correct spot.

8. Insert the Cat5 head into the Cat5 Modular Crimper, and squeeze.

9. Repeat this process for the other end of the Cat5 cable.

10. Test the cable with a Cat5 cable tester to verify that the cable was terminated properly.