Cable issue

[Cindy1]

My son wants to network his computer upstairs and he only has a box of cat5 cable. He was wondering if he did the pin out correctly it could be used between the computer and the router? I wasn't sure.
Cindy

 

[KimLeece]

Yes he can. Just remember to use the pin out for an ordinairy - not crossover - cable.

Kim.

'Everybody is ignorant - only on different subjects.'
Will Rogers.

 

[Cindy1]

I have never done it right maybe my pin out was wrong.

 

[KimLeece]

You will find the correct pin out here:

http://www.rabcomputers.com/resources/cablepinout.htm#goTwo

Kim.

'Everybody is ignorant - only on different subjects.'
Will Rogers.

 

[Blujacket]

Cable plug wiring chart can be seen here:

http://www.linksys.com/faqs/default.asp?fqid=20.

Be sure the proper tool is used to crimp the plug to the cable. Getting the wires sorted is tough to do with the fingers.

 

[samelmer]

If The computers are a fair distance away and the connection is permenant I would suggest using solid core cable and terminating it with a keystone jack at each end. then you just buy 2 short patch leads to connect the keystone to the computer. terminating at keystones is much easier than crimpimg plugs as Blujacket noted.

 

[edfair]

And if he persists in doing it with cat5 he needs to get RJ45 plugs made for solid wire.
There is a difference.

And as noted above, fanning the wires to get them to insert in the plug can be considered an art, not a science. It can be frustrating and you only get better after a dozen or so.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[mainegeek]

and a good magnifier is always handy.....