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Computer Science Step 8: Crimp plug Aim:
Activity 3.12:
Secure wires: Ensure the jacket is
Crossover Cable Construction
inside the plug for stress relief. Crimp
the plug to secure the wires and
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY
To construct and test a functional
complete the connection.
Ethernet crossover cable using
T568-A and T568-B wiring standards.
Step 9: Repeat process
Materials:
Second End: Repeat steps 3 to 8 for
the other end of the cable, using the Stranded CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6
UTP cable; RJ-45 plugs; Crimping
same wiring scheme. tool; Cable stripper; Cable tester;
Measuring tape; and Wire cutters OR
Step 10: Test cable Computer and Simulation software
Verify functionality: Test the cable (Such as Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3)
with a cable tester. Have the instructor Instructions
check the cable to ensure it functions Use the following steps (1 to 10) to:
properly. (a) Build: Create a Category 5 (CAT 5),
Category 5e (CAT 5e), or Category
Deliverables 6 (CAT 6) Unshielded Twisted Pair
(a) Completed cable: A fully functional, (UTP) Ethernet crossover cable.
properly constructed CAT 5, 5e, or (b) Test: Ensure proper continuity,
6 Ethernet patch cable. correct pinouts, and wire placement.
(b) Test results: Documentation of Step 1: Wire standards
the cable test results, confirming Wire one end of the cable to the
correct continuity and pinouts. T568-A standard and the other end
to the T568-B standard to cross the
(c) Instructor verification: Approval transmit and receive pairs.
from the instructor confirming the Step 2: Measure length
cable’s proper functionality.
Measure the required length between
(d) Written report including relevant devices, adding 30.48 cm (12 in.)
diagrams and screenshorts if using for flexibility. Standard lengths are
simulation. typically 1.83 m (6 ft) or 3.05 m (10 ft).
Step 3: Cut cable
Put all your documents in a Cut a piece of stranded UTP cable to
portifolio. the measured length.
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