Connecting network cable ends
I first had to learn this a few months ago. It wasn’t too easy but I think I’ve learned enough to hopefully help any other unexperienced cablers ;-)
Keep in mind that there are several possible wiring possibilities. You can reverse the wiring of any diagram on 1 end of your cable and make yourself a crossover cable. I also found by trial and error that there is a Cat5e T568B, and a T568A. This matters mostly in how your jacks are wired in your wall. If you are able to pop out your wall jack and check the diagram on the jack to see which you are running.
A Cat 5e Wiring Diagram
You need to make sure that you have cable, cable ends, a wiring diagram, and a network cable crimping tool. Most crimp tools come with built in cutters and strippers. The one I’m using came for free with a 500ft cable. They range from $10-$40. I’ve seen and played with a $25 model since I’ve done this. Personally, I prefer the simpler one.
Cut a good length
The first thing you need to do is strip about 2″ of the shield off. Unfortunately I didn’t know that when I took this picture during my first practice. Then you need to untwist each of the four pairs. ** Caution ** only untwist up to the shield. Twisted pair need to remain twisted to get the most out of it.
Untrimmed
Next, straighten the strands out best you can. Then hold up an end next to the cable. This is a tricky part. Visually measure the length of wire needed to get to the end of the cable end leaving just the right amound of shielded part to go into the cable end. Then cut off the excess. I had to do this about 6 times to get the hang of it.
Trimmed to a proper length
Then using the diagram, put the cables in their proper order, and hold them close together. Hold (Pinch) them tight so they don’t get out of order. Slide them into the clip. Push them firmly in. Push them hard! Some cable ends come with very small harnesses to hold the cables while you do this. This is a very worthwile investment. Ends only cost a few bucks for a package.
Hold em’ tight, and push in
Finally holding the entire assembly place the crimper on it an crimp that sucker! When you are finnished you need to make sure that you can’t pull the end off by hand using a reasonable amount of strength.
Crimp
sir,
as i studyed about crimping wire connecting.
i have a request that i want to study more about networking. how to make networking between to computers without switch or hub?.how to connect many computer using please sent about this this and also color configuration of wires and system configuration in 98/xp
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for networking 2 computer w/o hub use the crossover network cable. if you want to connect several computers w/o hub use the coaxial cable using the linear bus topology
Nice article,
With the cable crimpers though, make sure you get one that brings the crimping head down onto the cable end evenly not in a scissor type action looking by the ones above.
I have been told by my course teacher that sometimes you get bad connections as the scissor action crimping heads on some crimpers don’t do a good enough job.
@Mitchell
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I have found that this is the case.
After making quite a bit of these I found you can save yourself time by always pull on the end while holding the cable to test the snugness. It’s always a bummer when you hook up a poorly connected cable. You can really pull your hair out trying to figure what’s wrong, only to find you’ve crimped it improperly.
I bought myself a $10 cable tester that you can use to test before you run off and plug them in.
I just wanted to comment on the “crossover” cable that you mentioned above. what you discribed is a “rollover.” for a “crossover” you need to swap pair 1 with pair 3 and pair 2 with pair 4. there are diffenet uses for both cables. You will always want a “crossover” when connecting two like devices together (ie. computer to compute). “Rollovers” are used in higher level networking situations.
@Nick: Thanks for dropping by, and this is good to know. Are you saying I need to swap the entire pair? If so, do they need to swap in their likeness? eg: green/white for blue/white etc.
I need basic knowledge on how to connect network cables for all types of connections. please send me more information.
I will be very grateful if only you will come to my aid
Thanks for your sharing on the crimping job
Quality Crimping Tools will make the job more easy ,fast and efficient
Thanks for that information but,I need a basic knowledge about how to connect network cables for all types of connections.Such crossover,rorover and so on
thanks.