How Do You Make A Cat5 Crossover Cable?
Crossover cables are one of the three patch cords used in networks. They are used to connect two like network devices: switches to switches, routers to routers and even computers to computer. One end is terminated in telecommunications industry standard maker EIA/TIA’s 568A standard, the other with the 568B standard. These standards differ in the swapping, or crossing over, of pairs two and three in the cable. Cut about 2 inches of outer insulation away from the cable using the scissors. Be careful not to cut any of the twisted copper wires under the outer shell. Untwist each pair. Wiggle the wires to help straighten them. Arrange the wires in the 568A standard from left to right: white/green, green, white/orange, blue, white/blue, orange, white/brown, brown. Hold the wires tightly between the pad of the thumb and the side of the forefinger. Cut the top half inch off to make the wires even. Push the EZ RJ45 connector onto the wires with the clip facing away from you. Make sure each wir
