What Is Cat 5 Cable Order?
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Cat 5 cable has 8 different wires arranged in a specific order. The order is:
1. White/Orange
2. Orange
3. White/Green
4. Blue
5. White/Blue
6. Green
7. White/Brown
8. Brown
Cat 5 cable is typically ordered in the following order:
1. Twist Pair 1 – White / Blue
2. Twist Pair 2 – White / Orange
3. Twist Pair 3 – White / Green
4. Twist Pair 4 – White / Brown
5. Shield – Aluminum foil or wire braid
6. Outer Jacket – PVC or Polyethylene (PE)