[Tfug] CAT5 cables

[Matt Jacob]

You've got the Cat-5 twisted pair cable.
You've got the RJ45 jacks.
You've got the crimper.

Sounds like you're good to go!

Just make sure you pin out both ends as TIA/EIA-568-B (or 
TIA/EIA-568-A). It doesn't really make any difference as long as both 
ends are the same. Otherwise, you'll end up with a crossover cable, but 
it doesn't sound like that's what you want for this application.

Also, you can buy rubber stress-relief boots to cover the jack and tab, 
but IMO it's not worth the added cost or effort. If something adverse 
happens during normal operating procedures, just cut the end off and 
re-crimp. :) I mean, how badly are you going to be abusing the poor cable?

Good luck! The first time is always the hardest, but you can get pretty 
good at it with some practice (e.g. wiring a brand-new office... ugh).

Ah, yes, one more tip: make sure to force the lined up wires all the way 
into the jack or else you might have connectivity problems. Sometimes 
you have to push pretty hard to get everything snug and aligned properly.

Matt

Bexley Hall wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I need a *35* foot cable to connect one of my
> hosts to the nearest switch.  Of course, my
> goodie box only has 25 (feet or less) and *50*
> feet.
> 
> <insert frown here>
> 
> I am not thrilled with the idea of leaving a
> coil of 15 feet of "excess wire" someplace
> (the room is already littered with cables :< ).
> 
> OK, I've got some wire left on the spool from
> wiring the house and Joe gave me a gizmo to crimp
> RJ45's onto CAT5 cable.  So, I should be able to
> just roll-my-own, right?
> 
> Any issues I should be aware of before doing this?
> (sure seems like it should be a lead-pipe-cinch but
> the simple things ALWAYS have hidden consequences).
> 
> I realize the connector itself will probably not be
> as robust as those molded onto commercial cables.
> And, the locking tab will be "exposed" and thus
> more likely to get snapped off when the cable is
> abused.
> 
> Other than that, I can't imagine anything else to
> worry about... (so said the wicked which just before
> the house landed on her!)
> 
> Thx,
> --don
> 
> 
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