How to crimp rj45 cables??

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: trend
I use the recommended cable layout.. and still my computer doesn't get an ip..


GRRRRRRRR

I just don't know

you can't just jump from layer 1 to layer 3 in network troubleshooting

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: eelw

Originally posted by: JustAnAverageGuy
My favorite invention was my Straight-through to Crossover adapter.

Pic
Connector Diagram
Female End 1
Male wiring

Wow, woop-dee-do. Aren't you just so smart and special. I guess hundreds of millions of others haven't decided to splice an Ethernet cable and add a wall jack to the other end.

it's not an "ethernet cable". noob.

 

[eelw]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: eelw

Originally posted by: JustAnAverageGuy
My favorite invention was my Straight-through to Crossover adapter.

Pic
Connector Diagram
Female End 1
Male wiring

Wow, woop-dee-do. Aren't you just so smart and special. I guess hundreds of millions of others haven't decided to splice an Ethernet cable and add a wall jack to the other end.

it's not an "ethernet cable". noob.

Oh REALLY!!!! It's a friggen patch cable with a keystone jack connected to it. And all you need to do is follow the colour legend and punch down the wires. Hardly rocket science. Or is that concept too hard for you to grasp - and you have the gall to call me a n00b.

 

[ScottMac]

Rocket Science isn't all that big of a deal either, I mean, aim a rocket at the moon and launch, coast for a few days ..... and there you are ... .no big deal.

I agree that the mechanical skills aren't that challenging, but there are a number of rules, guidelines, and specifications that need to be adhered to in order to get maximum efficiency out of the cabling system. There is more to it than placing and punching a wire int an IDC or crimping on a mod connector.

Structured cabling wasn't designed just for networking, it can be used for nearly any communication need, including audio, video, serial comms, terminal...

Cabling tends to be one of the least expensive (but most critical) components of a network, yet it is frequently overlooked or purchased and installed "on the cheap".

If the cabling is not right, the system will likely be flakey.

FWIW

Scott