Computers - Ethernet wire ?

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asm660
10-21-09, 09:56 AM
would like to make my own wire up for my pc. the wire is 4 pr or 8 single you have 8 spots on the plug .
my? one end of the plug blue ,blue white on 1 and 2 orange ,orange white on 3 &4 and so on now the other end of the plug
blue &blue white would be on 8&7 orange & orange white would be on 6& 5 and so on
thanks william :wall:

aandpdan
10-21-09, 10:41 AM
How to wire it depends upon the application? Are you making a "straight" or "crossover" cable?

This article illustrates the correct way.

Making a CAT 5 cable (http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/cat5diy1.html)
asm660
10-21-09, 11:19 AM
Wow thank you very much :)

michaelshortt
10-21-09, 01:42 PM
I make mine all the time. You need a cat 5 crimper and good eyes. It does take some practice. There is a A and B wiring method. I think I use B method but whatever you do use the same method on both ends of the cable.