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How to Make an Ethernet Cable by Conrad Vickers An Ethernet cord is the most popular network architecture used in the technological world. This procedure will teach how to make a straight-through cord, and a crossover cable. An Ethernet is composed of a CAT5 cable and a RJ-45 connector. A CAT5 cable has 4 pairs of twisted wires inside which are used to transfer data. Take note that the wire should not exceed 100 meters. To make an Ethernet, first gather these supplies: a CAT5 cable, a wire cutter/stripper, and two RJ-45 connectors. The first steps for making either a straight-through or a crossover cable are the same.

First, pull off the desired length of CAT5 cable from the roll and severe it with a straight cut. Next, you must strip an inch off of each side of the CAT5 cable with a stripper. If you nick the wires, you will have to start over with a new cut. Untwist the pairs and trim them so they are even and have ½” of wires sticking out.

Make sure the RJ-45 Connectors are facing away from you with the clip part facing down. Then Slide the wires in to their corresponding slots in the RJ-45 connector. Test the Cables to make sure that they work.