Patch cable wire code

This video lecture explains the pins and wiring in Ethernet cables and RJ45 plugs. We look at the A and B color codes, what they mean, and why they're important. We also discuss when and why to use a straight-through Ethernet patch cable color versus an Ethernet crossover cable wiring color code.

Ethernet cable Color-coded wiring sequences exist as a cabling industry standard. It allows cabling technicians to reliably predict how Ethernet cable is terminated on both ends so they can follow other technicians' work without having to guess or spend time deciphering the function and connections of each wire pair. Ethernet cable jack wiring follows the TA and TB standards. Today, the wireless network is seemingly popular everywhere.

But the explosive fast Internet is available in most homes and businesses, a wired network often can achieve speeds much closer to the promised maximum.

In this case, wiring the Internet creates a large mass of incoming cables. Patch panels play a central role in network functionality by centralizing cables in one place, which makes it easy for network administrators to move, add or change complex network architecture.

There are different kinds of fiber and copper patch panels on the market. Copper patch panels are designed for both shielded and unshielded copper cables like Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and Cat7. This article will mainly introduce Cat5e patch panels and show you Cat5e patch panel wiring steps.

The cat5e patch cable is the basic component to connect end devices to patch panel ports and to connect the ports between two local patch panels. So when wiring the Cat5e patch panel, a big issue is the design and quality of the terminations of Cat5e patch cables. When choosing a suitable patch cable, booted and non-booted are two basic types of plug features that you need to consider. COM offers a full range of Cat5e patch cables available in a variety of length and color, including Snagless booted cable, non-booted cable, and retractable cable.

Besides, FS also provides custom and OEM services for network patch cable, so you can get customized jackets, connector types, length and colors of network patch cable according to your need. A copper patch panel is used in a local area network LAN as a mounted hardware assembly that contains ports to connect and manage incoming and outgoing Ethernet cables.

These patch panels can maximize network performance and keep up with the growing changes in the network. Generally, Cat5e copper patch panels can be divided into shielded and unshielded patch panels, which are required to match with cable applications.

Cat5e shielded patch panels are designed for high EMI Electro Magnetic Interference environments, while unshielded patch panels are designed for the place where has no high power electrical wires.

Besides, there is also the difference in the configuration: punch down and feedthrough patch panel. Punch down types are available in Cat5e patch panel. If you are unsure, go with the B wiring.

Bring all of the wires together, until they touch. Hold the grouped and sorted wires together tightly, between the thumb, and the forefinger. At this point, recheck the wiring sequence with the diagram. Insert the loadbar on the wires one wire at a time. This is why we recommended cutting the wires on an angle.

Check the wiring sequence one more time. Than slide the load bar down all the way and make a straight cut about 0. A perfectly straight cut is essential here.

Insert the connector onto the load bar assembly. Hold the plug with the copper connectors up and the locking clip facing down. In this configuration, the Brown Pair of wires should be to the right side see diagram on the right Push the connector all of the way in and then squeeze down all the way on the crimper. Remove the connector from the crimper body.

Slide the boots if used all the way up to the connector. If necessary, use a tapping motion as shown in the illustration. Repeat the procedure on the other end of the cable using the same wiring diagram.

Test the cable using a high quality four pair tester. It is very important to be sure that the plug that you use matches the conductor type. It is extremely difficult to tell the difference between the two by looking at them. When you buy these plugs, be sure to categorize, and store them carefully.

Using the wrong type can cause intermittent problems. The one exception to this rule is when crimping on RJ plugs. It would be impossible to insert the wires into the channels without first untwisting and straightening them.

Be sure not to extend the un-twisting, past the skin point.