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How to wire an Ethernet Wall Jack
How do you wire up a Keystone or Ortronics Connector for a wall jack? This is a little more complicated
Windows 10 is being phased out – what that means for you
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Is China Watching Your Network Security Cameras?
Hearing that title might make you think of a conspiracy theory. However, this is a very real threat that is
Top Questions to Ask a Data Cabling Contractor
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The Importance of high quality Cable
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What is the difference between CAT 5e and CAT 6? (CAT 7, CAT 8,Etc)
For over 20 year, CAT 5 cable has been the reigning champion of network cables. This cable will provide basic
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How to wire an Ethernet Wall Jack
How do you wire up a Keystone or Ortronics Connector for a wall jack?
This is a little more complicated of a question. The pattern for this has to do with the particular brand. The pins will line up exactly as you see here, but the termination will vary from brand to brand. The brands we use, have a pattern that makes sense. You will have to look really close at the part you purchase for its pattern chart and follow the T-568B pattern.
For this termination you will need a 110 Style “punch down” tool. Typically, these will cost you about $50 for a cheaper one and could be much more depending on the brand and features. Notice in this picture how the Keystone gives a color chart for the placement of the wires, depend on if you are useing A or B. Again, we typically always use the B Pattern.
A third question we get often is: ” can i use a T-568A cable in wiring that was done for T-568B” The answer is yes you can. As long as each cable has either A or B on both sides. It wont matter if you terminate a cable with A on both sides and plug into a building wiring which was done on B pattern. However, If you terminate a cable with A on one side and B on the other side, this is what is known as a Cross Over Cable.
Back in the day we did use these for LAN Parties. (ask your grandfather what those are) With a Cross over cable, you can connect to computers directly together, without the need for a switch, or router. The Transmit wires cross over to the Receive location on the other end of the cable, allowing for the signa