How To Make Your Own Cat 5 Cable?
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1. Gather the necessary materials. You will need a length of Cat 5 cable, a crimping tool, and RJ45 connectors.
2. Cut the Cat 5 cable to the desired length.
3. Strip off about 1 inch of the outer insulation from each end of the cable.
4. Separate the eight wires inside the cable and arrange them into the correct order. The order should be the same at both ends.
5. Insert the wires into the RJ45 connectors. Make sure the wires are inserted all the way in and the colored wires match up with the same colored pins in the connector.
6. Use the crimping tool to secure the connector to the cable.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the other end of the cable.
8. Test the cable with a cable tester to make sure it is working properly.