Re: How to crimp RJ45 plug?

["Stuart Booth" <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

On 7 May 2002, at 8:24, stuart_cummings wrote:

> Do I really need a special crimp tool to connect the RJ45 plug to
the
> end of the cable? 

Yes, I guess it's called a crimping tool

> Can some kindly individual explain how to connect
> these things.

Have a look at www.lanpartyguide.com but also:

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PATCH WIRING GUIDE

CAT 5 Wiring Standard B 

Pin 1 = white/orange 
Pin 2 = orange 
Pin 3 = white/green 
Pin 4 = blue 
Pin 5 = white/blue 
Pin 6 = green 
Pin 7 = white/brown 
Pin 8 = brown 
(Some network cables have purple wires instead of brown, they 
are interchangeable in this case.) 

>From NetGear's FAQ:

4.1 Can I connect two computers together without using a hub?

If you only have two systems that you want to get them 
connected together to do some file and printer sharing, you can 
save the cost of buying a hub by connecting the adaptor cards 
using a crossover cable. Crossover cables, which are different 
>from
in most computer shops. If you want to make one yourself, the 
cable is wired as below.

1 <-> 3
2 <-> 6
3 <-> 1
4 <-> 4
5 <-> 5
6 <-> 2
7 <-> 7
8 <-> 8

  
CROSSOVER CABLE WIRING GUIDE

Connector 1
   Pin 1 = green/white
   Pin 2 = green
   Pin 3 = orange/white
   Pin 4 = blue
   Pin 5 = blue/white
   Pin 6 = orange
   Pin 7 = brown/white
   Pin 8 = brown

Connector 2
   Pin 1 = orange/white
   Pin 2 = orange
   Pin 3 = green/white
   Pin 4 = blue
   Pin 5 = blue/white
   Pin 6 = green
   Pin 7 = brown/white
   Pin 8 = brown

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-- 
Stuart Booth
Somewhere in Buckinghamshire, England, UK

stuart@xxxxxxx

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