Network Cabling

Creating an Straight-through cable

Overview
 What cable types are available?
 How do cables work?

 How are cables used in networking?

 How are connections made?

Learning Objectives
 List common cable types used in networking
 Describe how UTP cables are made
 Explain how UTP cables are used in Ethernet
networks
 Demonstrate the ability to make a working
patch cable
 Name the two wiring standards used for
wired Ethernet networks and their uses
Common network cable types
 Coaxial cable

 Unshielded
twisted pair

 Fiber optic
UTP characteristics
 Unshielded
 Twisted (why?) pairs of insulated conductors
 Covered by
insulating sheath
UTP categories
Category 1 Voice only (Telephone)

Category 2 Data to 4 Mbps (Localtalk)

Category 3 Data to 10Mbps (Ethernet)

Category 4 Data to 20Mbps (Token ring)

Category 5 Data to 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
Category 5e Data to 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Category 6 Data to 2500Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Cat5e cable
 1000Mbps data capacity
 For runs of up to 90 meters
 Solid core cable ideal for structural
installations (PVC or Plenum)
 Stranded cable ideal for patch cables
 Terminated with RJ-45 connectors
 Telecommunications Industry Association
(TIA) and the Electronic Industries
Association (EIA)
 is the industry that
govern all aspects of
cable installation,
such as regulations
on cabling distances
and connector
configurations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_Industry_Association
Ethernet cable

 a network cable used

to connect devices on
local area networks
such as PCs, routers,
and switches.
Computer Network
 is composed of two or more computers
that share data and resources.
Hub

 used as the central

object on which
computers and other
devices are
connected
Local Area Network (LAN)

 is a computer network that interconnects

computers within a limited area such as a
residence, school, laboratory, university
campus or office building.
Ethernet/LAN Cabling

 the process of creating cable used to

create a network that interconnects
computers and other network devices.
Straight-through cable

 a type of twisted pair cable that is used in

local area networks to connect a
computer to a network hub such as a
router.
Making connections - Tools

Crimping Tool
 A tool used to crimp
UTP cable to RJ-45
connector.
Making connections - Tools

Network Cable Tester

 It is used to check if the
network cable being
spliced or terminated is
functional.
Making connections - Tools

Wire Stripper
 A tool used to remove
the outer jacket or
insulation of the UTP
cable.
Making connections - Tools
Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable (UTP)
 UTP is network cable that consists of up to 4
pairs of wires. Each pair is twisted around
each other at a different rate and the entire
cable is encased in a protective plastic
covering.
Steps in creating a Straight-through Cable
1. Prepare all materials needed.
 UTP Cable
 Crimping Tool
 Wire Stripper
 RJ-45 connector
 Network Cable Tester
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2. Remove the outer jacket/insulation of
the cable to about 1 – 1½” of insulating
sheath. Avoid cutting into conductor
insulation
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3. Untwist the cable pairs, sort wires by
insulation colors.
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4. Straighten and flatten the wires between
your thumb and forefinger, arrange them
based on T568B color code.
 TIA/EIA 568B: W-O | O | W-G | B | W-B | G | W-Br | Br
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5. Trim the untwisted wires evenly to about
1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.
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6. The exposed copper pins on the RJ-45
connector must be facing towards you.
Ensure that the wires are in order
from left to right starting from pin
1.
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7. Insert the wire firmly into the RJ-45

connector until all wires are in order from
left to right starting from pin 1.
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8. Visually inspect the cable and ensure the
right wire codes match the pin numbers
and the eight wires should be pressed
firmly against the end of the RJ-45
connector.
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9. Place the RJ-45 connector and cable into
the crimping tool and crimp the RJ-45
connector until you hear a click from it.
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10. Repeat all the previous steps with the
other end of the cable.
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10. Test the cable

using the network
cable tester.
Let’s go to work!