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GGKoul:
Hello
I'm trying to wire up some CAT5 cable and I have a couple questions.
I wired up a RJ45 Modular Jack using the B layout. And I'm wonder if I can wiring up a the RJ45 plug to the other end? And would that be in B formation? As I tried that and I got no signal. Can a jack be wired to a plug?
When I tried to wire a RJ45 Modular Jack to another RJ45 Modular Jack. Both were wire in B formation. When I tried to use the Jack to Jack collection. I got no connection again. Do I need to wire one jack B and the other one A?
I have no idea what I'm I doing wrong? Is there as good site that outline how I wire 2 modular jacks? As I know how to wire the one jack. But I'm having an issue when I wire something else up.
Many Thanks!!
-GG
quarterback:
Don't wire one end "A" and the other end "B"
Yeah, you should be able to wire a plug to a jack, just make sure you've got the correct wires going to the correct pins.
cdbrown:
1 thing I have been told that when running the cables through the wall and roof etc, use the solid core type Cat5 for long runs especially when using the non-crimp type face plate plugs. The multi-strand Cat5 is generally used for patch cables and such and are suited for crimping and are a lot more flexible (easily bent), but not recommended for long runs.
Caveat - this is what I've been told and both the multistrand and solid core where the same price so they weren't trying to rip me off.
quarterback:
Take a look at these diagrams.
The top one is a basic cable you might create.
cdbrown:
good work quarterback. But don't forget that alot of new routers and ethernet cards can work with cross-over and straight-thru cables and can switch in between. Mine does anyway ;)