Network Cabling

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Info
Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length of Class: 60 Minutes
Tracks
Networking
Prerequisites
None
Purpose of Class
This class teaches students how to create patch cords and terminate network cable into RJ45 jacks. We discuss the tools used in cabling and give an overview of how to cable a small building.
Topics Covered
Types of Cable and Jacks
Tools used in cabling
Creating a patch cable
Punching down a cable into a jack
Testing cables
Running cables
Class Notes
Introduction
Cabling is very easy to do.
Types of Cables
Cat 3 is obsolete. Transmits data at 10Mbps.
Cat 5/Cat 5e is the current standard used for cabling
Cat 6 supports up to 10Gbps.
Twisted Pair - Shielding
Plenum is used for running cable in duct work.
Types of Jacks
RJ11 is used for telephones
RJ45 is used for Ethernet
Tools
Buy Good Tools
Scissors
Crimper
Punch Down Tool
Cable Tester
Toner
Making a Patch Cable
Orange/ White, Orange, Green/White, Blue, Blue/White, Green, Brown/ White, Brown
Keep twists as close to plug as possible
Punching down cable
A vs. B -- Use B
Punch Down Tool, 110 Blade
Running Cable
Most Runs Max 100 Meters, 330 Feet.
Don't Twist/ Kink Cut Cable
Fish Sticks are used for drop ceiling
Fish Tape used to run cable in walls
Dry Wall Saw is used to cut holes in drywall
Final Thoughts...
Neatness counts
Use a patch panel
All runs should be "home runs"

[@Travis_EL]

Eli is more hands on than I ever received from my schooling, which is unreal to me. From now on, he's Professor Eli the Computer Guy to me and I'm sure to everyone else. Great stuff.

[@occamsrazor1285]

that's becuase most schools have become grindhouses. a low tier or mid tier uni is like a production line for people. always looking to build the "same" product at a lower cost. Your profs dont care about most of you, becuase your the same nameless, faceless, pre-packaged mass marketed meat sticks they've seen a million times before and will continue to see. it never ends, and each year and new train of cattle-cars drops of the next wide-eyed herd of raw materials to be lathed, and sawed, and melted and poured and molded into the shape of their product.

[@kj-marslander]

+Occams Razor Your analogy is sad. But I agree with you a little...

[@raygould792]

Trav Nasty Type of deck(?) Single Ledger Freestanding Deck Soil Bearing Capacity(?) Soil Bearing Capacity: PSF Support(?) Number of Supporting Beams: (not including ledger) Number of Support Posts per Beam: Design Load(?) Design Load (suggested 50lbs/sqft): Footing A(?) Footing Type: Round | Rectangular

[@fasteddylove876]

Yes, very sadly this is true. I've had some really jerk instructors in my day...I may add. I recall a intro to programming class I took many years ago at my local community college. Even back then it wasn't cheap (tuition, books). I had the audacity to ask how a certain line of code worked & the jerk instructor gave me some evasive answer & said in front of the entire class if I didn't understand that (condescending I may also add) I should get a tutor. What a jerk. Did I say this asshole was a jerk? OK. I honestly don't think he knew this programming language, which would have been either BASIC or COBOL...as stated, this was many years ago. Yes, sadly, there are many schools that are only too happy to take your money from you but provide little support in the way of helping you to get a job after graduation.

[@StarbucksCoffey5280]

Watching this 10 years later as a network engineer for a fiber optic isp with 10gb to my house and its wild seeing how far we've come in the last decade.

[@borgy7085]

What do you mean exactly, because actually I'm learning from this... Is there some info that is not valid anymore?

[@munchiemink5231]

I'm watching this as a networking refresher and even though some of the Values are outdated, the info is still 100% valid

[@elmanolivares3443]

Just in case you started watching and are coming back. 0:0 - 1:35 Intro 1:36 - 10:19 Types of Cable 10:20 - 11:41 Types of Jacks 11:42 - 21:04 Tools 21:05 - 34:31 Making a Patch Cable 34:32 - 41:40 Punch Down Cable 41:41 - 50:40 Running Cable 50:40 - 1:02:38 Final Thoughts... Great video over all thanks Eli.

[@bluezeke]

the hero we didnt deserve

[@betobrito]

Thanks man

[@3ds12Game]

You're awesome dude! nothing is worth more than free wisdom from Eli the Computer Guy.

[@TheRcc521]

This guy is very detailed about running cables Cat 5 to RJ45 I been doing this for 30 years and he still showed alot of nice tips.

[@joshwood1796]

You're such a hero for uploading all of this information, I've probably watched 18 hours of your videos at this point

[@nexstar718]

Best 1:2:39 seconds I've spent all day. Thanks Eli, you're the man.

[@alphalimo6313]

My special professor who is always on my side. God will bless you and grant U more knowledge.

[@brokin6]

Eli, you seriously have some of the best instructional video's I've ever seen. I'm running Cat 6 thoughout my house to a switch in my basement and needed this video in order to refresh what I learned so many years ago in my networking class. Thank you so much!

[@bigwilly3]

Absolutely incredible Eli. I feel like a professional after simply watching your video and doing some testing myself. Thanks a million!

[@kevinjohnc.angulo3408]

Thank you so much for this video. The watchers of this video can easily understand about the Network Cabling. The instructor is really good in explaining all the details on how to do in an actual job.

[@kingofbadnewz7085]

You seem very knowledgeable about cabling. You also are a great teacher. I have been running cable for a while and was browsing cabling videos when I clicked on your video. I watched your entire video that was over an hour long. You did a great job of explaining the process of running cable. I wish I could have watched this video when I first started.

[@elithecomputerguy]

Interesting... I hadn't heard of that before... good to know.

[@paulfaulkner6299]

Eli, you are a really good teacher. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@stevedoll1982]

Just wanted to say I found this video very informative and your instructions easy to follow. I had to run some cable for a home network this afternoon, making patch cables and plug outlets is something I had never done before. While an easy job for others your video helped me nail it the first time, thanks! Liked and subscribed.

[@patrickkishombe3755]

Eli is a man of the ground, he does real things am enjoying his service

[@797904]

this video is 7 years old but still very relevant today. Some timeless information that everyone in IT/telecom should know. Thanks Eli

[@philipmeeks776]

Just stopped by because I'm running my home network in my new home build. This class and you yourself sir are awesome!!! Thank you for putting this out into the universe.

[@vsekar2002]

He is an excellent teacher. His method of teaching with practical examples is unbeatable. A course on KZbin made me into an expert network installer. I can also do crimping of RJ45 jacks with 100% guarantee. No need for the testers. Thanks a lot Eli for everything.

[@BasquiatSama]

Currently taking the CCNA classes and I did network cabling the other day and it sucked =(. Needed to watch this this as a refresher.

[@70mahmut70]

Thank you for this video. Your English is very good to understand for foreigner like me outside from us. Thanks again

[@hun7998]

This is a really helpful video for beginners, thanks!

[@AndyFarrell07]

Eli still going strong! Respect man, absolute legend.

[@andrewdoegbah6218]

Eli, you are a "Generous" IT personnel I have ever seen. I have benefited a lot from all of your tutorials posted so far.

[@techlife4599]

I'm the first to crawl the ceiling for 10 hours and I love it...Great page Eli : )

[@hafsaryuzaki3295]

Sean R lol sorry

[@utubefrog09]

You are doing a great service providing such valuable information in such a detailed manner, thanks a bunch man. For the guy who complained about him repeating, you obviously don't know the definition of a great teacher

[@betasho18]

Eli,what a GREAT TUTORIAL.Well explained and showed, there is not room for mistakes after watched video.Thank you so much!!!

[@lesliehermitt6689]

This guy does a fantastic job of explaining complex technology concepts. Recommending him to everyone that asks for a good resource.

[@mikebigelow9057]

Eli -- Great class, pulled boat loads of cable and terminated them. Super refresher class to remember what I leaned decades ago. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the great work. Mike

[@UncleJeffreySpuds]

I learn more from Eli in one hour than I do in a whole semester at school.

[@dez5]

This is complete. It covers everything, Priceless, Great stuff. Thanks

[@missunderstood7331]

Most interesting hour I've spent on a subject that became increasingly interesting as it progressed..

[@tahirmunirkhanbattagrami5954]

11 years old video still very useful, thank you Eli , you ‘re my teacher, watching your video since 2013! Just wanna let you know because of you I am a professional IT guy now!

[@gdn86]

fantastic. i am working on A+ and Network+ certs, and eventually doing the Cisco cert, and this, as basic as it is, helps immensely. thank you sir.

[@mohamoussa4080]

i learnt all of that at school but you the master and you made alot easier .thank you Eli computer guy.i almost watched all your videos .just graduated .network system administration major .

[@jawuopeter3811]

With online trainers, the computer world is the place i wanna be, kudos to the organizers, good job pals..

[@usmankniazi]

Eli is JOHNNY SINS of our field. Makes videos on each and every aspects of IT.

[@akshayd2006]

Eli.. thanks a lot... This is awesome. I respect you for spending your time on creating such solo videos which can be tiresome. But it helps a lot of people. Thank you

[@emmap4339]

Just a sentence to tell you Eli that your courses and videos help a great deal and thank you very very much.

[@ctedone]

This guy has great information. For long pulls through conduit, there a process I prefer. A roll of braided bailing twine, and a shop vac at the other end. You can suck the twine through, then tie/tape your cable to the feed end. Pull your cable right through, without dealing with getting fish tape around corners or bends.

[@lebouski]

another great video by Eli the computer guy. thank you so much for your videos. I hope you know you are changing lives by giving to the world and posting these high quality lessons.

[@Alex_3190]

Info and video are great, thanks Eli. I would love an updated version of this video though just so I can go up to 1080p or higher..

[@ArshadHaroon]

Awesome tutorial, easy English language, good instructions, very simple, I learned this in the first time. Thanks a lot.

[@richie1e]

Hi Eli, your videos are excellent learning tools. Thanks from the UK !

[@cosmotect]

Listening to these classes while i paint and 3D model. Never hurts to know more :) Thank you kind man!

[@kdw75]

Great video, but I have to disagree on the Cat 6 cable comments. Everything we use is standard gigabit speeds right now, but I really feel that 10gigabit speeds will be common in just a few years, and I do not want to run new cable. I paid about $50 for 500ft of Cat 6.

[@TerminatorSe7en]

Thank you very much Eli the computer guy!! You are the best!

[@eaolvina0517]

Though this tutorial was created years ago...but this genuinely HELP ME A LOT! I appreciate the crystal clear and simple delivery...nicely done bro.

[@jreal6773]

Very informative and concise. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill set!

[@ivanabetterson542]

I come home from IT school and just listen to Eli on the same subject. He explains things so well

[@roadshowautosports]

Hey, Eli, great video. I'd add one thing, though, when you mention using tone gens and cable testers I'd point that no equipment should be on the other end or damage may occur! I've tested one cable, in purpose, connected to a gigabyte h61 motherboard and fried it. The same may happen to a switch or similar equipment. Your tuts have made a much better professional! Thank you very much!

[@ObscuredByTime]

Man, don't listen to the haters. Jeez, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for, because I seriously knew jack squat about cabling, and this was by FAR the best instruction I could find. This beginner really, really appreciated this video -- thanks very much!

[@banedostanic]

Eli, just want to tell you I love your videos. They are very interesting, easy to understand and I have learned a lot from you. I hold the A+, Network, and Server+ but as Iike learning I always watch your videos and always, I repeat: always find something new and useful in your videos :) Just great. Thank you!

[@ogunsadebenjaminadeiyin2729]

Please can you guide me to obtain these certifications? From France. Thank you

[@jenko701]

Best class yet , and they are all great , Thanks .

[@MrDdm21]

Eli, Thanks for the video, Just to add a note about Plenum Cable. Plenum cable is mandated to be installed in any "air handling" space. For example, most large office buildings use the ceiling to return air to the AC unit. This qualifies this ceiling as a plenum ceiling, and all the cables that go through that ceiling must be plenum rated. Please check your local building codes to see if you need plenum cable.

[@patrickwhitfill5594]

You do a excellent job of explaining every detail required. One note regarding twisted pairs. Twisting wires together does not shield the wires from noise. It just insures that any noise present is more likely to be on both wires in equal proportion. At the receiving end of the wire the signal that gets through the receiver is the difference of either voltage or current between the two wires. Any noise present on both will theoretically be equal on both and therefore canceled out by the receiver

[@ephrem8028]

Hello Eli,i am learning a lot from your videos thanks about your natural gifts of teaching,im telecom technician many blessings

[@mdjawad8090]

He seems truly experienced and professional, all I can say is great, great and simply great work. Eli the computer guy in other words Eli the computer genius..

[@mattfoster8215]

Im a spark in the UK and iv been given a job running/terminating a load of data cables for a network in an office for one of our clients, this video has literallly given me everything and more to be able to go in do the job well and sound like iv been doing it for years haha! Nice vid Eli

[@elithecomputerguy]

Actually I have found a lot of the Florescent Light and Electrical Wiring worries are a bit out dated. Back in the 90's when networking equipment was a lot worse it was a real worry, but frankly now a days it just doesn't cause a huge issue. I knew a wiring expert who a few years ago literally wrapped a florescent light 50 times with a network cable and his equipment barely registered any packet problems. It's definitely something to be aware of, and avoid if it can be helped, but...

[@davethompson5197]

Thanks for all the info, Eli! Great info as always!

[@buttertoast300]

Thank you for all of your videos they are extremely helpful to me as a technician and enthusiast! keep it up!

[@raimundapereira6462]

I like how you teach , understandable more then others I watched .

[@imdejjaq]

An excellent tutorial and an excellent teacher. I subscribed right away. Thanks Eli.

[@TheFloorBoys]

Man, you have helped me more than words can describe! Seriously! Thanks so much!

[@jennifermudd2586]

I loved this video. When this video was over I went and bought the tools and made patch cable and they worked. I networked my house and the connections worked. I know this because you taught me how to make it work and test it. Thank you. I am now working on how to connect my whole house to watch videos in any room. Would love to see a how to using Apple on that.

[@moracca]

I save myself a ton of time using an EZ-RJ45 crimp tool and connectors. It allows you to put the wires all the way into the connector and out the other end. This lets you pull the wires tight, leaving virtually no room between the connector and the twists, and lets you verify no wires switched places while you were inserting them. Then it cuts the excess wire off the other end of the connector.

[@chrisschonefeld3740]

Great information, will come in handy when I wire my new house. Thanks for everything. Chris from Texas.

[@alfredklugoodmann9508]

Eli , you are a great guy in the area of networking

[@FusionDeveloper]

20 minutes in the video and I subscribed. Your a pro. Thanks so much for making such a great informational video.

[@nils-erikolsson3539]

Would be a very good day, the day i see Eli happy again with streaming. I mean really positively happy.

[@ABC-xn3td]

Eli, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. God bless.

[@scatpaolo]

These courses are very very useful knowledge!!! It is basic but always ignored by learners. So long as these fundamental knowledge acquired maybe it s a chance to climb up the ladder. So very very good instruction this is!

[@TheStellardust]

man, your tuts are great. you make people to learn stuff in such an easy way. when i watch you explaining stuff, it's just awesome, double like..

[@HjaltiAtlason]

Thanks Eli, just finished laying Cat5-E cables from my router to all my networking devices and computers at home, next up Ip camera :) useful knowledge and much appreciated.

[@Dodzing]

thank you so much Eli! ur the man... I've been trying to understand Networking for some time but thanks to u things seem much easier now... Keep up the good work

[@DIYELEKTRONICKITS]

Awesome job Eli..been cabling for years but have learned even more from you,,,

[@mctooch]

These videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@znpzsy]

eli, thank you so much for all your videos. i've been watching them for a while now- great stuff. just wanted to say. cheers.

[@TheSword3000]

Eli all I can say here , thank you! This is a great vid! Thank you!

[@AbuGrayamaris]

That's awesome buddy,its good to have u here .Just keep up the good work.May God bless u with more knowledge that u can share .Thanks

[@FusionDeveloper]

I was taught a trick when I made cables. When you cut the wires (before inserting into the connector) cut it at a steep angle, this way you can push 1 wire in at a time, instead of straight across like you showed. This allows you to pull back slightly to straighten a stubborn wire that didn't go on. Then of course you have to cut the ends off to make them even again after you crimp it.

[@roy2939]

very helpful videos...great teacher thank sir Eli the computer guy

[@Atlanticbeatz]

Now this is guy is what I call a teacher, unlike my teachers.

[@joelcgPR]

568B at one end 568A at the other end makes a CROSSOVER cable... useful to transfer files from one computer to the other. So mixing standards has a purpose. As well if you TWIST the 568B standard at the other end you have a ROLLOVER cable useful to program a Router... that kind of cable is also called a YOST cable or a CONSOLE cable... etc. etc. etc. THANKS ELI for your time and effort and the confidence you have imparted in me. I've learned a lot!

[@johncoops6897]

Crossover cables haven't been needed for about 15 years.

[@khalidbashir]

Great effort, dedicated work and valuable service to people for free. I couldn't learn better. God bless you

[@camyj8749]

Sir Your are a great professor and a very knowledgeable person. I have met people with a lot of knowledge but they did not have your genius ability to teach others. It is very enjoyable to learn from you, you make your classes look fun. A great teacher indeed. Camy From Canada

[@NorthboundFox]

I can't afford college yet and these videos are making my Net+ possible. Thank you so much, Eli!

[@PanamaSticks]

Good video. I did a lot of this stuff when I was the network administrator for my employer, years ago. MANY years ago (at least 15). Nice to know some stuff doesn't change.

[@caveman66794]

I work for a company in Erie PA, and would like to sat we follow all of what you said, but the only things I would like to add, is your cable by code should never lay across a ceiling tile (install rings, J hooks, or cable tray), always take a pull string with your cable (tape it on to the cable in case you ever need to add cable), allow the cable to be fully relaxed (no staples), and when cutting in a drywall bracket for your wall plate always start by cutting horizontally from the center of the bracket, so if you hit a stud you can move it...otherwise you are pretty good to learn from if I was teaching somebody from the start

[@dayelkim9665]

Very nice and well-structured video Thank you so much

[@brandonfarfan1978]

This lesson on network cabling, was really informative.

[@legitlogo5441]

Eli, you're awesome dude! Thanks for the tutorial

[@babelbear1898]

Brilliant! Wiring my small office, I know what to do now!

[@PokeFan18]

i really enjoyed listening and at the same time learning. thanks for the clear details for cabling a simple home up to a monstrous office room thank you very much man

[@brandystarbrite3236]

Nice tut. Thanks for this tut on Network Cabling.

[@CAD6363]

Excellent Eli solved a few problems many thanks

[@etunganun]

I am really grateful that u can share with us your skills and experiencer

[@LukaS-tx9hu]

Thanks, great video!

[@therickening7323]

My first job running cable, I had to run 10 drop lines. I'd never done anything commercial before. I had to teach myself how to accurately install wall plates and fixtures, a little bit of carpentry, how to install and setup patch panels, and run the cables. I did all of that with a profit of around $1000.00 and about 10 hours of labor. It was So friggen easy lmao.

[@therickening7323]

Swot Roke The company was so happy with the work I did, they even had me come back and set up their domain a few days later. I've been doing work for them for 3 years now, and they've been very pleased! 2 hours of research has brought me a stable client and much knowledge!

[@mightybird9]

Swot Roke how'd you get the initial job? I mean what was it posted under, like construction or IT?

[@bobvila9457]

+Nefarious Meatloaf they actually began posting work on Craigslist and other Google Apps for IT work. a lawyer's firm found one of my ads and called me about it. I always like a challenge, so I decided it was something I could do. I now own a small commercial IT company, that first job was my foot in the door. lots and lots of advertising is the way to get yourself out there.

[@brandonboggs2656]

Oh really? So you ran 10 drops your first time and patched them and had to learn how to do it all at the same time and it was easy and you had no problems whatsoever? Not buying it...