Making Ethernet Cables
HOW TO MAKE AN ETHERNET CABLE Purchasing fully made Ethernet cables from the store can be quite expensive. It is far easier to simply buy a box of bulk Category 5 Ethernet cable and then attach your own RJ-45 connectors to the cut ends to your preferred length. Bulk Ethernet Cable - Category 5 or CAT5 Bulk RJ45 Crimpable Connectors RJ-45 Crimping tool There are two kinds of Ethernet cables you can make. Straight Through and Crossover. STRAIGHT THROUGH - Ethernet cables are the standard cable used for almost all purposes. It is highly recommend you duplicate the color order as shown on the left. Note how the orange pair is not side by side as are all the other pairs. This configuration allows for longer wire runs. CROSSOVER CABLES - The purpose of a Crossover Ethernet cable is to directly connect one computer to another computer (or device) without going ...