[Wolves] Wiring RJ45 sockets

[Dave Morley]

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On 23/07/12 14:35, Andy Wootton wrote:
> "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 
> <mailto: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 <mailto:matthew at understated.co.uk>>
> wrote:
> 
> 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?
> 
> 
> 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 <http://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

Woo you just read my mind :)

Computer to Computer = Crossover Cable
Computer to Router = Straight Cable

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