Crimping Network Cables

Tools and Materials You Will Need

Crimper with RJ-45 die.

Wire stripper

Wire cutter

RJ-45 plugs

Cat-5 UTP cable

Optional Tools
Wire Tester

Procedure
1. Strip off insulation

2. Untangle wires

3. Place wires in correct order & straighten.

4. Trim wires to desired length. Note: If the wires are too long the plug will not crimp onto the insulation for strength.

5. Slide wires all the way into the plug. Make sure not to disrupt the color scheme.

6. Crimp plug.

7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the other end. 8. Test wire using optional test equipment or between working computer and hub for patch (straight through) cables ,or between switches for crossover cables.

Wire Color Scheme

Patch Cable (Straight Through) Both ends follow this format. Pin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pin 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Color Green / White Green Orange / White Blue Blue / White Orange Brown / White Brown Diagram

Crossover Cable One end as a patch cable and the other as follows

Diagram