How To Build a Network Cable?
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1. Gather supplies: To build a network cable, you will need a length of Cat5 or Cat6 cable; RJ–45 connectors; a crimper tool; and a pair of wire cutters.
2. Cut the cable to the desired length: Use the wire cutters to cut the cable to the desired length.
3. Strip away the out jacket: Use the crimper tool to strip away 3/4” to 1” of the outer jacket from the cable. Be careful not to damage the conductors inside.
4. Untwist and straighten each conductor: Using your fingers, gently untwist the four twisted pairs of conductors in the cable and straighten each one.
5. Trim the conductors: Cut each conductor so that they are even with the end of the out jacket.
6. Put on the RJ–45 plug: Slide the RJ–45 plug over the end of the cable and make sure the conductor ends match up with the corresponding pins on the RJ–45 plug.
7. Crimp the RJ–45 plug: Use the crimper tool to crimp the RJ–45 plug securely onto the cable.
8. Inspect your work: Visually inspect your work to make sure that the conductors and RJ–45 plug are properly connected.
9. Test the cable: Test the cable using a network cable tester to make sure that it is working correctly.