How to Crimp RJ45 to Cat5e or Cat6 cable

This shows, in great and close-up detail, how to crimp an RJ-45 (aka: 8P8C) connector on to a Catagory 5e or Catagory 6 cable.
Every detail is shown close-up.
The RJ-45 crimp-on end is used to create a plug-able termination point on an Ethernet cable - either Cat5e or Cat6. This is something that is frequently done by telecom field technicians when a short cable is needed.
This connection is formally known as an 8P8C or 8-pin, 8 conductor. However, in the industry it is commonly called an RJ-45 (which is technically, incorrect). And, even less formally called a "network Plug" by the lay-person.
Generally, Rj-45 (8P8C) crimp-on ends are not used to terminate permanent horizontal network infrastructure.
The wire color pattern for the a straight-thru (normal) Ethernet cable terminated in a RJ-45 plug would be:
(as seen from top with gold pins facing up and away from you)
1.White/Orange
2. Orange
3. White/Green
4. Blue
5. White Blue
6. Green
7. White Brown
8. Brown White
Interested in the Crimp tool and Linemans' scissors shown in this video? See them listed here on my website
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[@ashleybrown7832]

First off, ty for speaking English. Second, ty for making it easy to understand for us "common folk" who have no clue what were doing.

[@DIYTelecom]

Ashley! you just totally captured the essence of my entire youtube philosophy in that one, short compliment!! Thanks for watching. 😄😄

[@tommastropole5486]

This is the first time I have watched a video from DIY Telecom. This is probably the best instructional video I have seen so far on KZbin. Clear, concise, and great video quality. Excellent job DIY Telecom! Looking forward to checking out your other videos.

[@DIYTelecom]

Well Thanks, Tom. Always nice you get warm feedback. You can call me Steve. 😊

[@HoverTime]

This is the best video on the subject that I've seen. The most important thing said was that it really doesn't matter the order of the colors, as long as they are the same on both ends. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@DIYTelecom]

well OK! I'll take the compliment. Glad to help. Thanks for the positive feedback! :-D

[@johnhunter4181]

The colours don’t matter but they must be paired the same. It’s not called twisted pair for nothing. To eliminate interference you must have four TWISTED pairs connected to the correct pins: 12 36 45 and 78 - just follow the code and do it right or you’ll have problems.

[@philcabbage8983]

Thank you very much!! I watched another video that did not explain the process as well as this one. Took me two tries, but I was able to run a 100-foot line in my home. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this video.

[@charleshines6155]

It can be tricky to crimp these so take your time. I have started to use those new pass through rj45 connectors. They are still a little bit tricky to crimp but not as bad as the other style that has been around for the longest time. With the pass through type connector you can have the wire longer and there are tools made to trim them when you crimp them. The tools made for them has a blade that cuts off the excess wire. Some people have concerns about them with power over Ethernet because the ends of the wires are exposed but there are ways around that problem.

[@angelathrall3896]

Angela's husband says: Thanks for this video. Through experience, I've learned to use the same method you describe.

[@DIYTelecom]

That's great. Glad to help. 🙂

[@giantpune]

Watched this video and managed to make the cable correct on the very first try. Didn't waste any of the plastic connectors (yet) and the cable tester says its good. If anybody's hiring experienced IT guys, I feel like I'm qualified now.

[@TheBoyGoku]

installed 2 switches today that came with my blue box and oh boy it took me a while to get a hang of it but i got it. i got that same tool and the pass thru wire one as well and the tester to check if its a good connection. it got the job done tho. im an electrician btw. always happy to learn new things

[@DIYTelecom]

Good for you, Sir!

[@jnoort]

6:33 "You may have to do this more than once" Yeah, you encouraged me to try again, and again when it didn't work. Assumed it was me. Wasted a couple of connectors... Turned out that ONE blinking light on my router, on that ONE connection I was using to test, didn't work, but the connection was probably fine the whole time. Oh well, at least I got it working. Thanks! :)

[@DIYTelecom]

Man, I've been there. It's just the nature of the tech business. The tech universe has a way of being very tricky, it not almost cruel, at times. Thanks for posting! :-D

[@saadmll3301]

I think you're doing a lot of work for us. There's a small wound in your hand🥺Thank you 🙏

[@DIYTelecom]

If I have helped any of you with your careers or made life easier, then my goal is achieved:-) Thank you for the kind words.

[@stepansebestian2473]

Wow, this video was so helpful. I was trying all day going off of other view, each try took me somewhere close to half an hour, but with this video in 5 minutes I had the cable crimped and ready. Thank you for making such amazing and helpful content.

[@DIYTelecom]

wow, what a compliment. so glad I could help! 😄

[@soapsudzmcgee911]

Thanks for the great tips and explanations. I have a class today and this is what we will be doing, so it really helps to watch and learn.

[@DIYTelecom]

Oh that's great. Good luck with that class! 😄

[@patriciogalarza6243]

Are you Saul Goodman? Your voice sounds Just like his! Thank you, it was very helpful.

[@DIYTelecom]

HAAA! No, sorry Paticio. :-D

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

It's all good man

[@bindoy]

You're breaking bad Patricio lolz

[@divest6527]

This is the first tutorial I've gone through where the cable has actually worked! Thank you :)

[@gicavp]

The way you respond to all the criticism and mean comments on here it's hilarious and professional. I've tried to crimp a Flat cat 6, but those wires are just to thin to strip, then insert, and then crimp. Is it possible to fix a flat cat 6? Great tutorial and really enjoying reading your replies😉

[@DIYTelecom]

hi, thanks for your kinds words. Glad you noticed my approach towards the trolls. I let it roll off. I think they're just venting to what they perceive as a faceless online entity. As for your question. So, I"ve not worked with Flat cable in a long, long while. And, at the time, I wasn't doing any crimp-on ends. If you're not trying to make patch cords, would it maybe be easier to Cat6 module jacks on the ends? Might be easier to terminate. Good luck, let me know! :-)

[@capeman10]

Thank you sir, I Use to do this as an installer, I no longer do installations and need the help of a true expert for my own home.

[@DIYTelecom]

+capeman10 I even go back To watch my own videos sometimes to remember how to do certain tasks. 😆

[@MoHntr]

@@DIYTelecom glad I'm not the only one with that problem! Great video. Good day!

[@ob1tomi]

I have struggle with this simple task. the video was very helpful.

[@theresamatthews4265]

Thank you. I watched many tutorials before coming across yours. Thanks for finally making things simple and clear. Got it on the first try! Now on to the jacks....

[@zzrobert]

What you need to know is that are there TWO DIFFERENT connectors depending on whether you are using a solid wire cable ("backbone installation cable") or stranded ("flex patch cable"). You need to use the right connector or the cable is likely to fail, if not when you make it, later. The solid core connector has 2 to 3 prongs that are OFFSET. That allows the prongs to go over and AROUND the solid wire. The stranded connector has 1 or more prongs that are INLINE. Straight. That allows them to go IN BETWEEN the strands. If you use the INLINE connectors on the solid wire it can sever the wire or just not connect well. Google it so you know which ones to get. Even the purchase agents for the big box stores get this wrong. You need to look at the side of the connector to see the prongs. OFFSET or INLINE. No one tells you in these how too videos. Know your wire and know your connector is the key to making good cables!

[@shorea27]

Thank you for such complete instructions, including the sequence of wire colors and how to approximate the length of the wires. I got it on my first try! :-D

[@allisterfinley910]

I got it on my 2nd try, without this vid it probably would have been my 200th try.

[@DIYTelecom]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for the feedback!

[@deeztube1]

Thank you! I'm a newb to making cat5 jump cables and this helped a lot! I especially like that you pointed out the difference between the A and B config.

[@debeeriz]

what i find helps to keep the wires in order is a small dollop of hot glue, and the through hole plugs are easier than the blind plugs, also if you are elderly like me a hacksaw cut in a piece of stiff plastic, cd dvd cover and use that to sort out the wire in the right order, cut to lenght, then slide the plug on and lift the wire out of the saw cut and crimp

[@DIYTelecom]

Hmmm... thanks for sharing those tips! ☺

[@patrickcorbett7572]

Got it on my first try. Clearly explained, you made me make it :) Cheers!

[@DIYTelecom]

Awesome! 😄

[@carpii]

I had no idea what that ripcord was for. Great tips, thanks

[@DIYTelecom]

I'm sure you're not alone. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@uzaname7974]

It's intended for pulling the cable through cavities without damaging the wires.

[@nimcoliibaan4243]

thank u so much i am from Somalia and i liked this video

[@DIYTelecom]

Thank you 😊

[@howardmaribelle]

Thanks for sharing I learned a lot from it. You have a soothing voice and made it easy to understand.

[@readmore4342]

Yeah I messed up a few and the first one that worked is still upside down "but it works" great info thanks.

[@demonsrexis]

glad to know that you straighten the wires the same way as i did. I wonder if there's any method that won't hurt your fingers after 10 cables.

[@DIYTelecom]

+Demons Rexis yes, for sure! Too bad they don't make some kind of a comb that could do that for you. Thanks for the comment. :-)

[@chrischen9918]

there is rj45 crimping machines selling

[@paulmurphy8916]

Thank you for posting this video. It was extremely helpful and informative! Nailed your directions on the first try. Much appreciated

[@DIYTelecom]

Great Paul! glad to hear it. :-D

[@ihrv23]

If you just lightly score the wire and then bend it, the shear stress rips the sheathe almost immediately and it comes off without any harm to the inner wires. Just move it back and forth and it comes off

[@johnlacourse9598]

Essentially correct, but could use some refinement... A circumferential cutter will cut the insulation very well without nicking the wire. They are cheap and work great even on non-ethernet cable. You're cutting wire with a pair of scissors? Scissors are not made for cutting wires. I found that out as a boy, cutting telephone wire with my mom's scissors. I cut the "pad" off one of my finger tips. Dikes or Diagonal Cutting Pliers are for cutting wires on this scale. "Rip cord" never heard of that for pulling down the side of the wire. Cable manufacturers sometimes install stuff inside their cables-sometimes it's filler to "round out" the cable or it may have another purpose unknown to me. This excellent Klein crimper has a ratchet mechanism. That's good because once you start the crimp, it will not release till the crimp is complete. That is important if you are using one without the ratchet. Make sure you squeeze hard the first time. A second crimp is not needed if you do it right. Blessings, John 20:29

[@AiBilly]

Thank you for this. As a total newbie, I got so frustrating trying to keep the colors lined up (-:

[@DIYTelecom]

Totally feel your pain. That's a big struggles when you first start doing these. Thanks for the feedback :-)

[@josephmcnamee9338]

Billy Murray same here bill very frustrating VERY

[@srinivasaraoyp3640]

Excellent demo about crimping.

[@DIYTelecom]

Great, glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@elsharkio]

Thanks. Great video.

[@kateejustinmills8352]

I have the same crimp tool, and it has a stripper built-in that takes the jacket off much faster and easier.

[@DIYTelecom]

This is true Katee. I guess I just an old phone guy stuck in my ways. ;-)

[@wasabifiend]

Excellent video. Thanks for the detailed explanation.

[@DIYTelecom]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! 😊

[@adrianbelzebut525]

fitting the wires into the connector is a ridiculous operation... i can't believe there isn't a better way to do this

[@senpaiyaa]

There's one thing that might solve your issue. They are called "Loading bars". Usually comes with RJ45s. Makes everything easy!

[@DIYTelecom]

I agree Adrian. 😑

[@simonkarlsson1397]

Perfect guide, concise and good paced. Keep it up!

[@justrobin1234]

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Bob Odenkirk?? It's like getting a tutorial from Saul Goodman! 😂

[@DIYTelecom]

+Robin Malik actually Robin, I think that is the 2nd time I have heard that. I believe it was a comment on one of my other channels. Maybe that was you too! In any case, I'll take it as a compliment. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@justrobin1234]

DIY Telecom Haha, it wasn't me! Thanks again for the video :)

[@ijustwanttosignup]

Well dang, I didn't hear it at first, but now I completely agree!

[@niallanugent]

Robin Malik I scrolled down to see if anybody else noticed this!!!

[@MrOramato]

DIY Telecom Better Call Saul

[@zzrobert]

Use the right RJ45 Ethernet connector. The one shown in this video is for solid wire ("backbone" system wiring). There is another one for stranded wire. The rule is if it is OFF"SET it is for solid wire cores. It allows the prongs to wrap around the solid core. If it is INLINE it is for stranded wire cores ("flex patch cables"). It maximizes the surface contact area of the strands. No one tells you this and the purchase agents for the stores don't know the difference. The packages don't say either. You need to look at the side to see the prongs and see if they are straight, INLINE or crooked, OFFSET. If you use the wrong one, the cable will not last as long or not work. Using stranded connectors can sever the solid wire using a strong tool to crimp it. Using the OFFSET solid core connector makes a pocket in the strands that is not as good of a connection as using the INLINE prongs. The number of prongs is not the key. It is: Is it OFFSET or INLINE. Search for pictures. The good sellers will show the difference.

[@insantonua]

thanks :)

[@vella628]

Helped a lot! Thank you!

[@sandeshsapkota23]

That was soo nice. Helped me understand a lot

[@DIYTelecom]

glad to help. :-)

[@wicqedeyebot5631]

very good videos and clean wiring, straight to the point.

[@DIYTelecom]

Thanks for the feedback John. Glad to help. :)

[@lvcabletechnologies7682]

Very well firmed! Nice illustration. I love the cabling business.

[@DIYTelecom]

That's good to hear Aaron. Heaven knows, we need people out there who care enough to do it right. I'm sure you see as many sloppy installs as I do.

[@aarondavis1841]

DIY Telecom I'm just stating out but I'm quite sure I will.

[@jalisco2123]

Thanks again

[@fabio.1]

Thanks Saul! Great video

[@DIYTelecom]

s'all good man. :-)

[@EuropezonUruguayo1]

This video is used in the level 4 essentials in IT course with OpenPolytechnic New Zealand

[@DIYTelecom]

Thanks for letting me know. Unfortunately, ot the first time my videos have been appropriated by institutions of higher learning without asking. I guess I should see it as a compliment. ☺

[@srinivasaraoyp3640]

Thank you very much for this demo. It is very interesting.

[@DIYTelecom]

thank s Potti. Glad to help. :)

[@italianjackattack]

Two questions: 1. What layout do I use? I have a cat6 cable running from my bedroom to our router. Is the A layout or the B layout more common? How would I identify which I use? (I installed the jack with a kit from lowes) 2. Is the crimper mandatory, or can I just use pliers? I only have like 3 or 4 cables to terminate, and I'd rather not buy a crimper just for that. Sorry about the long questions. Great video!

[@DIYTelecom]

B is THE most common. However, it's hard to know weather the jack was "B" or "A". but, if I had to guess, I would go with B. Definitely need the crimp tool.

[@islamabadianstar6946]

Thanks Alot

[@sjwilliams2728]

Thanks a lot

[@jalisco2123]

Thank you

[@kdjleon]

Cheers buddy very helpful

[@DIYTelecom]

thanks Leon. Glad I could assist. :)

[@josebrivera1716]

You could learn a lot from us ham radio operators. Some of us buy bulk cable and then add our own connectors. We have tools that cut the outer jacket of our RG-58 cables. We cut the exact length we need. We don’t waste inches of cable in the process. You are wasting cable twice in your video.

[@wimharter]

push through connectors work great but require a special crimping tool

[@DIYTelecom]

William, are you talking about those type where the wires come out the front? then I guess as part of the crimping process they get trimmed off. That might be good for people who are new to the field.

[@rawux1228]

well i used paper knife's not sharp edge to push in metal pins into the wires, worked great and no need special tool

[@DIYTelecom]

hey there Mr. MacGyver, good for you! Sometimes that's what we have to do. Resourcefulness is an important quality in a tech. :-)

[@rawux1228]

Well you can do it "hard way" and spent 10$ or more instead of buying these pliers for one repair, and the connection looked professional anyway.

[@GJovaani]

Very well explained, thanks!

[@root8able]

great video man! just crimp mine! thx to your video.

[@drek177]

Great tutorial!

[@iONsJeepingAdventures]

Great Video

[@ziprock]

refreshed this page through my new rj45/cat5 connection (:

[@UNKNOWN-le2tu]

i messed up a whole pack of 50 with only like like 15 actually working and some i ended up cutting off and re-crimping. i only needed 8 crimps. and wasted a whole pack of 50. now i have 300 pass through rj45's. (3 packs of 2x50 pcs)

[@AnthraxGamingStudios]

Great video very instructive although the way you line up the crimp did end up with a lot of slack cut off I would hate to have to line it up that way on my 50 pairs

[@DIYTelecom]

+AO Seven Electronics 50 pair!!! :-o. Outside Plant guy?

[@omarvasquez6851]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@davidanderson7085]

cheers mate made a hard task easy

[@DIYTelecom]

Life is hard enough. Thanks for the feedback! :-D

[@hellojnnzs]

its ok to enterchange the color of wire as long as it is at the right track at the end of the rj45?

[@DIYTelecom]

The best practice is to use the 568A or 568B pattern as shown in the video. HOWEVER, as long as all the wires are matched in order at both ends, then it will still work. Good question! :)

[@DannyCzech]

Nice video, good enough for home use, but I think you don't really understand the standard. Mainly when you advise to push jacket inside connector to the end and you are doing it with quite a lot of force. What you really should do is to make pairs shorter. Jacket should be inside as far as possible, but it should be perfect fit. If you will do it by force, what you are basically doing is destroing pair twists (untwisting them) inside the jacket, which you don't want to do as you are degrading cable and causing cross talk between wires.

[@DIYTelecom]

Excellent Point Danny. Thanks for contributing. 😊

[@Sebastian751]

What if I cut the wire before the jack and then rewire it? Will it have signal problems?

[@core251]

I don't understand why you'd have to "waste a few" ends if the conductors fall out of place when inserting them. If they get out of order, just take off the end and reposition and use the same end. Unless I'm missing something?

[@DIYTelecom]

So, unless you use some other type of RJ-45 system that I'm not familiar with, the final action in this procedure is the CRIMP. Which is a point of no-return. Sometimes, when newbies are doing this they will think they have everything ready to go, they do the crimp and then discover they had something out of place. In that case, they have to cut-off the end and start over. BTW, love Carroll O'Connor!! :-D

[@lalitbhatt2057]

Thx

[@manjulaliyanage2399]

thans for explin

[@lionopeter7]

Nice guide! A little question: Is there a difference between a CAT5E to a CAT6 boot?

[@KingdaToro]

Cat6 uses thicker wire (23AWG vs 24) so the wire channels have to be wider and arranged in a zigzag pattern to allow them all to fit.

[@lionopeter7]

@@KingdaToro Thats clear but I was asking about the boot

[@chriskeys8602]

Thanks for the clear video. Cat-6 question. If I have a jack on one end (attaches to back of a wall plate, into which my patch cord will go), and I want to put an RJ45 on the other end, do I simply use the standard T-568-A wiring both for the jack and for the RJ45 connector?

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

What would the differences be between an 'A' termination and a 'B' termination. Would there be a change in internet speed? Functionality? Or nothing at all.

[@tntodd69]

There is absolutely no difference in transmission speed. The ONLY difference is the placement of the wires. It's vital to match end to end; so he mentioned A and B because if tracing a man made wire it's the installers choice to use either A or B configuration. It simply doesn't matter what order they are in as long as they match that same order on both ends. This answer relates to shielded twisted cable. If that is not available then go with A or the preferred B method so as to avoid crosstalk caused by EMI.

[@LankyFrankey]

Thank you for making this video!

[@mhdsuleman9238]

very nice video thanks you

[@DIYTelecom]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@yehyamneimne]

why did you had to stand in the opposite direction?

[@MrShwaggins]

What is the more common termination/connection: verA, or B? I understand this is probably a relic from cross patch cables when you needed to hook up two PCs together directly, but what's the best practices these days?

[@DIYTelecom]

Exactly right on the on cross over thing - just put 568A on one side and 568B on the other. The most common termination style, by far, is 568B. But, there may be reasons (that I don't know) why "A" would be a better solution for certain applications. Thanks for the commnet! :)

[@user-sp5bn6ye8y]

Mate, your crimpers have strippers built-in. Use those, not scissors

[@GamerBoyGU82]

that drove me nuts too lol

[@jd5179]

Wes Nicholson those are telecom snips - those things can cut small guage wires with no issues .

[@MrBill853]

You can also cut a penny in half with no problem with those SNIPS

[@MrBill853]

And rounding off the edges of the cable is useless. I have probably made 6 or 7 thousand plugs up and never did this. It should be inside the plug in the first place and the plug don't care.

[@fatcattowing8990]

Question...(sorry REAL NEW) Do I HAVE to do the wires like that or can I do the following Orange... Orange/strip Blue... Blue/stripe Green... Green/stripe Brown.. Brown/stripe Is long as they are the EXACT same on both ends then it shouldn't matter or not? Thanksv

[@DIYTelecom]

yes, I get this question often. As long as it is the same on both sides it should work. However, the wires are specifically laid out that way (as in my video) to help reduce noise and increase speed. But, for 100mpbs you probably won't notice much difference. :)

[@LanceSummer]

I thought the legs of your tripod were your shoes

[@DIYTelecom]

wow, I'd have some seriously skinny legs then! Guess I better get to the gym! LOL :-D

[@cloriscai7597]

I plan to wire my home by myself, helpful video! By the way, can anybody here recommend where to buy quality bulk Cat5e cable and crimping tool?

[@DIYTelecom]

+Cloris Cai Monoprice is an excellent online resource here in the US. Good quality materials and very reasonably priced.

[@davidmitchell2269]

Amazon.

[@als_pals]

Mine don't have twisted pairs or the right colours

[@mohdazam554]

Thanks

[@CSullivanmeerkatmandude]

I tried to install all the cat6 eight cables into the plug itself without the load bar. But that did not work. Two cat6 plugs were wasted. I did not know there were load bars in the package of network cable plugs it came in. Now I will have to redo both ends of the cable.

[@josephmcnamee9338]

Thanks for the video

[@jordanclark1333]

This is going to sound sill but what is the purpose of each color of wire for example:is blue and white for my phone line 1: or line 1and 2. And is another color set for my internet. We have a business and their are old and newer lines everywhere it’s a mess and I’m getting ride of all the old stuff that’s not used or needed I’ve traces everything down to the cat 6. ( that’s currently having everything to work) but we have 2nd line that will ring when you call in ( and line 1 as s being used) but will not answer it just makes funny noises that sound like the fax machine. I know it’s weird

[@DIYTelecom]

don't feel bad, messes like that are common. So, the colors are a sort of numbering system. Here it is if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4K7c5elYtCLpZo But basically it's like Blue=1, Orange=2, Green=3 and so on. :-)

[@seasparrow7427]

Why do they cross the wires in the first place? If they're going to be the same on both ends then why cross them over???

[@DIYTelecom]

it has something to do with the noise canceling property of the way the wires are laid-out. sorry, I don’t have the scientific answer. great question though! 😄

[@dcw515]

EZ RJ45 is the way to go now you cannot make a mistake

[@DIYTelecom]

oh? I'll have to check that out. Thanks for contributing!

[@DIYTelecom]

+Diamond Carwash ok, so I went and checked it out. (Saw a demo video). I have to agree that for a beginner, that could take some of the frustration out of the process. However, as veteran, it was not compelling enough for me to give up my traditional method. Thanks for sharing that though. It might really help out someone who is new to the cabling biz. :)

[@luvtechharleys4392]

I had a look at that....interesting but more expensive and a crutch. Practice makes perfect!

[@rafaeldasigni581]

is that straight through cable or cross over?

[@DIYTelecom]

in this video, the cable was a straight-through. If you want to make it a cross over, just swap the white-Green/Gree and White-orange/orange on only one end.

[@soyuz281]

Now I have do it standing atop a 20 foot ladder.

[@DIYTelecom]

😳😳. Please go slow and careful!

[@Lanceawright]

I wanted to make certain that I was building the cable correctly, so I took a working Cat5e cable which I tested and found it was running at 200+ Mbps. But, once I changed the RJ45 connector, the speeds dropped to 90Mbps. What am I missing?

[@DIYTelecom]

Lance, if you’re getting any speed at all on the one you made, then you did it correct. The cables they make at the factory are just really well engineered. Good observation. 🤔

[@Lanceawright]

@@DIYTelecom Cheers. And, thanks fir the heads-up!

[@Lanceawright]

@@DIYTelecom Ok. It just seemed odd because I only snipped one end of the cable and added the re-wired RJ-45 to that end. Is it possible I’ve wired my side of the cable to the T568B standard to a T568A cable?

[@DIYTelecom]

I don’t believe the A vs. B scheme (or even a crossover) would affect the speed.

[@kalijasin]

That’s exactly how I do it 😁

[@PieZuri]

Did you record this with a potato

[@DIYTelecom]

thanks for your comment and thanks for watching 😄

[@PieZuri]

@@DIYTelecom your welcome :')

[@notredo]

What are your thoughts on pass thru connectors. I have a good luck so far but I only do about 40 to 50 per year.

[@DIYTelecom]

If I'm thinking of the same thing (those little 1-inch couplers), for 10/100 networks, I think it's no big deal. Gig networks, might be more impacted by those. I use those for cable extensions from time-to-time. Good question.

[@notredo]

DIY Telecom thanks haven't had gig network application yet. I'll keep your advice if it comes up

[@ThePogiako12]

Can you still use cat 5e's RJ45 on cat 6 cable without affecting speed?

[@DIYTelecom]

Abdul, technically speaking, if you add an crimp-on RJ-45 to a cat5e or cat6 cable you are compromising speed. The manufactures make the statement that only a factory-made patch cable is recommended. Personally, I have not seen that big of a difference. Where degradation of speed may be noticed is if you are trying to run a 10 gig network. As far as 100 mbsp and 1 gbps, I've never had a problem with crimp-on connectors.

[@richiebarrass3469]

Where`s the audio?

[@mzab70]

if I do not follow the color code but the same color on both ends, is it problematic?

[@DIYTelecom]

Ablsolutely right! As long as it's the same order on both ends, it will work. It's just that anyone who comes behind you and sees that connector might be like WFH?? However, I should point out that there are four pairs of wires inside a cat5e (cat6) cable which are designed to provide noise cancellation by being used in designated pairs (Blue, Orange, Green, Brown). I suppose that if you split up the pairs by using some random color order in your crimps. It's possible you might degrade the effectiveness of the noise cancellation property. Hope that made sense! LOL Good luck. Thanks for your question. :-D

[@johnhunter4181]

DIY Telecom bollocks

[@SunnyFLBoy]

is there any difference in cat5e and cat6 cables?

[@DIYTelecom]

+H. Anderrer cat6 can carry data at a faster rate (up to 1gig for short distances) and has more resistance to outside interference. The cost of cat6 is about 30-50% more expensive. Cat5e is still widely used in many commercial settings. Cat5e is good up to 1gig. So, there is not a huge advantage by going to cat6.