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Due to an overwhelming response to our category 5 & 6 tutorial, and many requests for information and wiring diagrams of "straight through" and "crossover" (cross-pinned) patch cords, we have made this informational page and technical video. On this page, we will cover making patch cords, and other technical and non-technical issues relating to category 5 and 6 patching and connectivity from device to device. Below, you will find the diagrams for 568A, 568B, and crossover patch cables. We suggest that you read on, past the diagrams for some very useful and important information.
As always, there continues to be Controversies over standards and practices regarding the use and making of patch cords, and UTP cable in general. Please see our section below titled: "Controversies and Caveats : Category 5, 5E, and Cat 6 Patch Cables". We hope that you will find it interesting and informative.
Pair # | Wire | Pin # |
---|---|---|
1White / Blue
|
White / Blue | 5 |
4 | ||
2White / Orange
|
White / Orange | 1 |
2 | ||
3White / Green
|
White / Green | 3 |
6 | ||
4White / Brown
|
White / Brown | 7 |
8 |
Pair # | Wire | Pin # |
---|---|---|
1White / Blue
|
White / | 5 |
4 | ||
2 White / Orange
|
White / Orange | 1 |
2 | ||
3White / Green
|
White / Green | 3 |
6 | ||
4White / Brown
|
White / Brown | 7 |
8 |
1
Cut the cable to the length that you will need. If you are planning to use boots, this would be a good time to slip them on. Place each boot facing out on the cable. |
2
Skin the cable about 1.5down. For fast and dependable skinning we recommend our QuickTreX™ EZ Cable stripper. |
3
Remove all of the twists in the cables pairs. TECH-TIP: Use a piece of the removed insulation to make it easy to remove the twists from each pair. Un-twist each pair, and straighten each wire between the fingers. |
4
Cat 6 cable has a center spine that needs to be removed. Pull on the spine and fold the pairs back. Then cut the spine as close to the cables end as possible. |
5
Place the wires in the order of one of the two diagrams shown above (568B or 568A). Here we have chosen the 568B diagram which is by far the most popular. If you are unsure, go with the 568B wiring. |
6
Bring all of the wires together, until they touch. Hold the grouped (and sorted) wires together tightly, between the thumb, and the forefinger. At this point, recheck the wiring sequence with the diagram. |
7
TECH-TIP: Cut the wires on a very sharp angle to make it easier to install the load-bar(in the next step). |
8
Insert the loadbar on the wires one wire at a time. This is why we recommended cutting the wires on an angle. |
9
Check the wiring sequence one more time. Than slide the load bar down all the way and make a straight cut about 0.25 past the loadbar. A perfectly straight cut is essential here. That is why we strongly recommend our new QuickTreX™ Wire Surgeon Electricians Scissors. |
10
Insert the connector onto the load bar assembly. Hold the plug with the copper connectors up and the locking clip facing down. In this configuration, the Brown Pair of wires should be to the right side |
11
For Crimping we recommend our QuickTreX™ Ratchet Crimper for RJ-45 and RJ-11/12.. Push the connector all of the way in and then squeeze down all the way on the crimper. Remove the connector from the crimper body. |
12
Slide the boots (if used) all the way up to the connector. If necessary, use a tapping motion as shown in the illustration. |
13
Repeat the procedure on the other end of the cable using the same wiring diagram.
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14
Test the cable using a high quality four pair tester. For this we recommend our LANTEST-PRO Cable Tester. |
It is now not only possible but also easy to field terminate Category 6 modular plugs thanks to the new QuickTreX™ Category 6 modular plug which contains a new Patented Conductive NEXT Reduction System. The Conductor Loading Bar is molded from a material that substantially reduces the affect of NEXT within the Plug Body. The conductors are isolated by plastic that absorbs the NEXT from between the conductors and channels it away so that the Plug can perform to Category 6 levels. When assembled onto Category 6 compliant patch cable it will pass all TIA/EIA requirements for NEXT and Return Loss. This will help your Category 6 channel maintain increased headroom to assure your network operates at its best.