The document provides a comprehensive guide on creating Ethernet cables, detailing the differences between straight-through and cross-over cables. It outlines the necessary materials and tools, as well as step-by-step procedures for fabricating the cables. Additionally, it includes performance tasks and a written test related to the cable-making process.

2. Creating Ethernet cable

3. Ethernet cabling has been the standard in
networking installation for years. It is the
fastest way of connecting PC to a peer or to
your router or a central switch.
Creating Ethernet Cable

5. Fabricating an Ethernet Cross-over and Straight-
through Cable

6. • The straight-through Ethernet cable is
used in local area network to connect a
PC to a network hub and router.
• A cross-over cable, on the other hand,
can be used to connect two network
devices directly, without the need for a
router in the middle.
Fabricating an Ethernet Cross-over
and Straight-through Cable

7. Ethernet Cable Category 5e or Cat5e- standard wire for cabling;
The following items are the materials and tools
used for making Ethernet cables:
• Ethernet Cable Category 5e or
Cat5e- standard wire for cabling;
• RJ45 crimpable connectors for
Cat5e;
• RJ45 Crimping tool;
• Wire cutter, stripper or pliers; and
• Ethernet cable tester.

8. Cable Fabrication Procedures

9. STEPS:
1. Cut into the plastic sheath 1
inch from the end of the cut
cable. The crimping tool has
a razor blade that will do the
trick with practice.
2. Unwind and pair the similar
colors.

10. 3. Pinch the wires between
your fingers and straighten
them out as shown. The color
order is important to do this
correctly.
4. Use wire cutter to make a
straight cut across the wires
1/2 inch from the cut sleeve
to the end of the wires.

11. 5. Push the wires into the
connector. Each wire fits
into a slot in the RJ45
connector. Note the
position of the blue plastic
shielding. Also note how
the wires go all the way to
the end.

12. 6. Take view from the
top. Make sure the
wires are all the way in.
There should be no
short wires.

13. 7. Crimping the Cable – carefully
place the connector into the
Ethernet Crimper and cinch down
on the handles tightly. The copper
splicing tabs on the connector will
pierce into each of the eight wires.
There is also a locking tab that
holds the blue plastic sleeve in
place for a tight compression fit.
When you remove the cable from
the crimper, that end is ready to
use.

14. 8. For a standard "Straight-
Through" cable, repeat all
steps and wire color order on
the other end of cable. For a
cross-over cable - the other
end will have a different color
order
9. Make sure to test the
cables before installing them.
An inexpensive Ethernet cable
tester does this quite well.

15. Performance Task
5&6
September, 2017

16. Get ½ crosswise then write the following criteria
Name: section:
Creating an Ethernet Cable
PT #5
Straight-through Cable
Safety Procedure(5pts)
Adherence to the
procedure(5pts)
Quality of the
product(15pts)
Score:
Name: section:
Creating an Ethernet Cable
PT #6
Cross-over Cable
Safety Procedure(5pts)
Adherence to the
procedure(5pts)
Quality of the
product(15pts)
Score:

17. Written Test #4
September, 2017

18. Write ST for Straight Through and CO for Cross
over Cable
1. used to connect two network devices directly
2. the standard cable used for almost all
purposes
3. to connect a PC to a network hub and router
4. simply reverses some of the pins
Complete the color pattern of wires for
the straight through cable
White orange, __5__ white green, blue, white
blue __6__, __7__, brown

19. Write the complete name of the ff. tools
and materials used in making an Ethernet
Cable
8
9
10
11

20. Sequencing: Arrange the steps in Making An Ethernet Cable.
Write numbers 1-9
___12. Push the wires into the connector. Each wire fits into a slot in
the RJ45 connector
___13. For a standard "Straight-Through" cable, repeat all steps and
wire color order on the other end of cable. For a cross-over cable -
the other end will have a different color
___ 14. Unwind and pair the similar colors.
___ 15. Use wire cutter to make a straight cut across the wires 1/2 inch
from the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.
___ 16. Crimp the Cable
___ 17. Take view from the top. Make sure the wires are all the way in.
___ 18. Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from the end of the cut cable.
___ 19. Make sure to test the cables before installing them.
___ 20. Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out
as shown.

21. Answer
1. CO 8. UTP cable
2. ST 9. LAN tester
3. ST 10. RJ45
4. CO 11. Crimping
5. Orange Tool
6. Green
7. White Brown
12. 5
13. 8
14. 2
15. 4
16. 7
17. 6
18. 1
19. 9
20. 3