How do you make Cat5 networking cables?

[LiLxJohnny]

This has probably posted a couple of times, but I am not able to find it here. So I'm asking .. how do you make cat5 networking cables? from straight-thrus to crossovers?

I have the end-connectors, the wires and the tools you need to make it but what are the "wiring arrangements" for them?

Any links or info would be helpful.

Thanks

 

[spidey07]

This might not help your predicament but I just don't believe in homemade cables. I'd suggest buying them premade.

 

[LiLxJohnny]

That's probably true, but its always a good learning experience. No?? 🙂

 

[KGB]

Johnnie,

I'm with you. I prefer to "roll my own" and you do learn.

Check heref or wiring info.

 

[LiLxJohnny]

Thanks .. that was exactly what I'm looking for

 

[Melnibone]

With the hook facing down- from left to right....
Orange/white
orange
green/white
blue
blue white
green
brown/white
brown

It takes me about 1/2 hour to make one cable, so I buy the snaggless ones with whatever colour I feel like that day!