How to Make Your Own Cat5e Network Cable @ Techgage

Here is a little something that everyone should know how to do.  It doesn't matter what walk of life you stroll you will eventually be put in a situation where you have to "plug in" and the cable you need may not be available.

The question is. What will you do?

Despite their simplicity, pre-made networking cables are expensive - especially if you're in need of outfitting your entire house. Luckily, making your own cables isn't only far less expensive, but easy, and perhaps even a little bit fun. If you're still unsure, read on as we explain the entire process from start to finish.

I am well versed in the art of Cat5 cable making; I wired my house and two small offices.  In my house every room (two drops each) all went to a central media panel, from there I needed to wire up the keystones and make 24 patch cables to connect the keystone (and room) to the switch.  Once that was complete I had to make patch cables for every device and computer that needed network access.

It was a long boring process but I memorized one thing. 

Orange-White, Orange, Green-White, Blue, Blue-White, Green, Brown-White, Brown.

That is the proper way to wire a Cat5 plug and how it will be for years to come.

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