What are the tools needed for configuring Ethernet cable and its uses?

The following items are the materials and tools used for making Ethernet cables:  Ethernet Cable Category 5e or Cat5e- standard wire for cabling  RJ45 crimpable connectors for Cat5e  RJ45 Crimping tool  Wire cutter, stripper or pliers  Ethernet cable tester.

What are the steps in making ethernet cable?

Step 1: Strip the cable jacket about 1.5 inch down from the end.
Step 2: Spread the four pairs of twisted wire apart.
Step 3: Untwist the wire pairs and neatly align them in the T568B orientation.
Step 4: Cut the wires as straight as possible, about 0.5 inch above the end of the jacket.

What is the color code for ethernet cable?

Grey-colored cables typically represent standard ethernet connections, while green cables represent crossover ethernet connections. Yellow cables are used to signify POE (power over ethernet), while blue cables are used for terminal server connections.

What is the difference between Cat5 and Cat6?

The big difference between Cat5 and Cat6 cables is the amount of data that can be sent. Cat6 has a higher bandwidth compared to Cat5. You can compare this with a water pipe: more water can flow through a wide water pipe, should you compare it to a more narrow water pipe.

How to make Cat 5 or Cat 6 patch cable?

How to make a Cat 5 or Cat 6 Patch Cable: Install RJ-45 Connectors: Easy Loadbar Method 1 Start at about 1.5″ to 2″ back on the cable and skin the cable’s jacket. Circle the cable with the tool 1-2 times. 2 Remove the stripper tool and gently bend the cable where it was scored by the tool in both directions (back and… More

Can a cat 5 cable work with a B cable?

Know that using either the A or B standard will produce a “straight through” connection that should work for any Ethernet or POE (power over Ethernet) application. Therefore do not sweat over the choice. For more Information see: Controversies and Caveats: Category 5, 5E, and Cat 6 Patch Cables below.

How do you connect a cat 5 cable to a crossover cable?

Be sure to keep the wires in the correct order. Insert the RJ45 connector into the crimping tool (again carefully make sure the wires stay inserted in the correct order). Crimp down firmly on the crimping tool to permanently attach the RJ45 to the CAT5 cable.

What’s the minimum bend radius for Cat 6 cabling?

The minimum bend radius for Category 5, 5e, and 6 cable is four times the cable diameter, which is approximately 1 inch. When cabling is bent beyond this specified minimum bend radius, it can cause transmission failures. All pathways must maintain the minimum bend radius wherever the cable makes a bend.