Copper Ethernet Cabling HOWTO

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Process 3 Finer Points 4 Crossover Cables 5 Common Mistakes 6 Testing 7 Further Reference

Introduction

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(Just notes for now)

Process

• Measure, cut cable
• Strip ends
• Straighten leads
• First cut
• Seat cable
• Second cut
• Seat cable
• Final trim (if necessary)
• Firmly seat cable in the center of the rj45 connector
• Crimp extremely firm without moving cable

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Finer Points

• Quality/rating of tools/supplies
• Stripping cable
• Handling/storing cable, especially during installation

Crossover Cables

Common Mistakes

• Jacket issues, uneven/short contacts, using inferior or incorrect supplies, damaging leads, not testing
• Cutting cable too short (wont reach, easily snagged)
• Cutting cable too long (messy, prone to damage, signal loss)
• Interference

Testing

• Real testing, with cable tester, ping (options, packet sizes)

Further Reference

• geeksaresexy.blogspot.com/2006/01/save-money-how-to-make-your-own.html
• www.bitzenbytes.com/Content-Arcanum-18-1-27.html