Color coding to connect rj45 socket and rj45 connector to make an ethernet extension cable [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Server Fault. Closed 6 years ago. Improve this question i want to make a cable like this: What should be the color coding to make this Ethernet LAN Network extension Cable. I … Read more

N00b alert: Cat 6A keystones with Cat6/Cat5e wires and Cat6A wires with Cat6/Cat5e connectors [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Server Fault. Closed 4 years ago. Improve this question So first off, I have no idea how this ish works but I got myself deep down with it. I was building my … Read more

Find out physical network layout?

I’m dealing with some weird networking issues at a workstation in a large warehouse. There is a preexisting drop that is being used for a machine. I found the other end of the wire by using a tone generator. But when I connected the light tester, I received no lights. I returned to the workstation … Read more

Wiring for a SFP rj45

I have a CISCO Catalyst 3560G and I bought two SFP to RJ45 Copper Module for Cisco GLC-T/SFP-GE-T Gigabit 1000Base-T Transceiver. I plugged one Module into the CISCO switch and the other into a Trendnet switch. I cannot get the CISCO switch to make the port active. I’m currently using a T586B pinout Cat6 cable, … Read more

Patch panel with J45 Cat6 female/female connectors very fragile connection

I have a patch panel with the following female/female CAT6 RJ45 snap-in connectors in my cabinet: It basically serves as a pass-through for the cables at the front to the cables at the back and vice-versa. The problem is, these connectors are extremely fragile, and if I want to connect two cables at the back … Read more

What is the most proper way of wiring RJ45 for Cat6/LAN?

I currently know of three different wiring patterns for RJ45: T568A, T568B, and USOC. Simply put: Which is the best method for creating a Cat6 cable? From my research, it seems like I should use T568B, however I am not aware of any advantages for doing so. Is the “recommended standard” even on my (tiny) … Read more