How to Build a Cat 5 Cable

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How to Build a Cat 5 Cable


Overview


Creating your own Cat 5 cable is a straightforward process that can be applied to various categories of network cables. In this guide, we'll walk you through making a Cat 5e patch cable. Keep in mind that maintaining the twists in the individual pairs is crucial, as this minimizes cross-talk interference and ensures strong connectivity.

Steps to Follow


Step 1: Stripping the Cable


First, pull out about 12 feet of your network cable to make handling easier. Carefully strip about 1¼ inches of the outer jacket without nicking the internal wires. Inside, you'll see eight wires twisted into pairs and a white rip cord.

Step 2: Inspecting the Wires


Examine the exposed wires for any cuts or scrapes. If the copper inside is visible, you'll need to cut the segment off and start again, as exposed copper can lead to poor performance or connectivity issues.

Step 3: Preparing the Wires


Untwist the pairs so they lie flat between your fingers. Trim the white thread even with the jacket and discard it.

Step 4: Arranging the Wires


Follow the TIA wiring standards; we recommend the widely used 568B for this example. Order the wires based on the schematic for 568B, starting from the left-top side of the RJ-45 plug.

Step 5: Preparing the Jack


Press the wires flat between your thumb and forefinger, ensuring the colors remain in order. Cut the wires evenly to ½ inch from the jacket base to ensure a clean connection.

Step 6: Inserting the Wires


Keep the wires flat and insert them into the RJ-45 plug with the flat surface facing up. The white/orange wire should be on the left when looking down at the jack. Ensure all wires reach their respective slots and that the jacket enters about 3/16 inch into the plug for security.

Step 7: Crimping the Plug


Place the plug into a crimping tool and give it a firm squeeze. You'll hear a ratcheting sound as it crimps. Once done, the handle will release automatically.

Step 8: Testing the Cable


Test your finished cable to confirm it works correctly. Ensure all wires provide connectivity and are correctly ordered. Mis-wiring can cause issues, especially with power-over-ethernet systems, potentially damaging equipment. A cable tester can help verify everything is in place.

For more detailed instructions with images, visit [this guide](http://www.cat-5-cable.com/building-cat-5-cable.html).

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