[Wolves] Wiring RJ45 sockets

[Andy Wootton]

"wiring up a couple of RJ45 sockets" You don't mean between 2 computers do
you? If so, you need to cross a couple of the wires. This is normally done
by the hub/router.
On Jul 23, 2012 1:07 PM, "John Kennedy" <skebi69 at gmail.com> wrote:

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> On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 7:48 AM, Matthew Revell <matthew at understated.co.uk
> > wrote:
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>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm wiring up a couple of RJ45 sockets with CAT5E cable.
>>
>> I'm not getting anywhere: it all seems wired-up okay but I'm not
>> getting a connection.
>>
>> I have a couple of basic questions:
>>
>>  1. I believe I don't have to strip the sheath from each individual
>> wire: is that correct?
>>
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> That is correct
>
>
>>  2. Does it matter whether I use A or B wiring, so long as both ends
>> are the same?
>>
>
> Correct again...
>
>
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> --
>> Matthew Revell
>>
>> www.understated.co.uk
>>
>>
> You will want to invest in a cable tester. You can get one for about 20
> quid. They will tell you which strand is not connecting properly or catch
> any miswires. Worth their weight in gold if you wire UTP cables.
> John
>
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