Network CablingMaking connections with Cat5Way cool!

Learning ObjectivesList common cable types used in networkingDescribe how UTP cables are madeExplain how UTP cables are used in Ethernet networksDemonstrate the ability to make a working patch cableName the two wiring standards used for wired Ethernet networks and their uses

TYPE OF CABLING 1. STRAIGHT THRU - IS A DIFFERENT DEVICES2. CROSS OVER CABLE- SAME DEVICES CONNECTION

COLOR CODING TYPE B

Common network cable typesCoaxial cable

Unshielded twisted pair

Fiber optic

UTP characteristicsUnshieldedTwisted (why?) pairs of insulated conductorsCovered by insulating sheath

RJ45 connector

Making connections - ToolsCat5e cableRJ45 connectorsCable stripperScissorsCrimping tool

Making connections - StepsStrip cable endUntwist wire endsArrange wiresTrim wires to sizeAttach connectorCheck CrimpTest

Step 1 Strip cable endStrip 1 1 of insulating sheathAvoid cutting into conductor insulation

Step 2 Untwist wire endsSort wires by insulation colors

Step 3 Arrange wiresTIA/EIA 568A: GW-G OW-Bl BlW-O BrW-BrTIA/EIA 568B: OW-O GW-Bl BlW-G BrW-Br

Step 5 Attach connectorMaintain wire order, left-to-right, with RJ45 tab facing downward

Step 6 - CheckDo all wires extend to end?Is sheath well inside connector?

Step 7 - CrimpSqueeze firmly to crimp connecter onto cable end (8P)

Step 8 TestDoes the cable work?