How To Make a Straight Through Cable?
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1. Gather the necessary materials: RJ45 connectors, a crimping tool, a cable tester and an Ethernet cable.
2. Strip the cable. Using a wire stripper, or a knife, carefully remove the outer plastic coating of the cable. Be sure not to cut any of the wires inside.
3. Separate and arrange the wires. Separate the cables into four pairs and arrange them in order, with the white/orange wire at the top and the white/green wire at the bottom.
4. Trim the wires. Trim the ends of each wire so that they are even and no longer than the end of the RJ45 connector.
5. Insert the wires into the connector. Push the wires into the RJ45 connector, making sure that each wire is inserted in the correct position.
6. Crimp the connector. Use the crimping tool to press the connector down, making sure that all the wires are firmly in place.
7. Test the cable. Use the cable tester to check that the cable is functioning properly.
8. Label the cable. Label the cable so that you can easily identify it in the future.