About RJ 45

• What is an RJ45 Connector?

• A registered jack (RJ) is a standardized physical network

interface for connecting telecommunications or data
equipment. The physical connectors that registered jacks
use are mainly of the modular connector and 50-pin
miniature ribbon connector types. The most common
twisted-pair connector is an 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C)
modular plug and jack commonly referred to as an RJ45
connector.
• An 8-pin/8-position plug or jack is commonly used to
connect computers onto Ethernet-based local area
networks (LAN).
• Two wiring schemes–T568A and T568B–are used to
terminate the twisted-pair cable onto the connector
interface.
• Wiring Schemes
• The wiring standards for RJ45 data jacks and plugs,
according to ANSI, TIA & EIA, includes two variations:
T568A and T568B. These two standards are very similar.
In fact, the only visible difference between the two is that
pairs 2 and 3 (green & orange) are swapped. More so, in
many cases, choosing to use one or the other is only a
matter of preference. Still, they are not the same, and it is
important to know and understand the differences before
building or expanding a network.
• So which one should one choose?
•
When building a new network, one may technically pick any
one of the wiring schemes. No one scheme is better than the
other, or is better suited for specific things. Both schemes are
perfectly fitted for any installation type.
But when an existing network is being expanded, it is crucial
to use the scheme in place. If the schemes do not match, data
signals will not transfer. As a rule of thumb, T568A and
T568B should not be combined or interchanged. In other
words, use only one scheme in any one network. Do not use
both.
• Crossover Cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to
connect computing devices together directly. It is most
often used to connect two devices of the same type: e.g.
two computers (via network interface controller) or two
switches to each other. By contrast, patch cables or
straight through cables are used to connect devices of
different types, such as a computer to a network switch or
hub.