How To Connect Cat 5 Cable?
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1. Locate the RJ45 connector on the Cat 5 cable. This is the rectangular, 8-pin plug on the end of the cable.
2. Plug the Cat 5 cable into the RJ45 connector. Line up the pins on the RJ45 connector with the wires in the Cat 5 cable.
3. Secure the RJ45 connector by squeezing the crimp tabs on the connector together.
4. Repeat the process with the other end of the Cat 5 cable.
5. Plug the Cat 5 cable into the computer or other device you want to connect.
6. Verify that the connection is secure. Check that all the wires in the cable are properly connected and that the RJ45 connector is securely in place.