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Step 4: Strip cable Step 11: Test cable
Strip approximately 5.08 cm (2 in.) Use a cable tester to verify the
of the outer jacket off one end of the continuity and correct pinouts of the Chapter Three: Advanced Computer Networks
cable. crossover cable. Ensure each wire is
connected to the appropriate pin.
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Step 5: Organise pairs
Arrange the twisted pairs according to Deliverables:
the T568-B wiring standard, ensuring (a) Functional cable: A fully
to maintain the twists for effective constructed Ethernet crossover
noise cancellation. cable that meets T568-A and
T568-B standards.
Step 6: Untwist and reorder pairs (b) Test results: Documentation
Untwist the green and blue pairs showing successful testing of
and reorder them to match the continuity and pin configurations.
T568-B color scheme. Repeat for the (c) Instructor Verification: Approval
remaining pairs. from the instructor confirming the
cable’s functionality and adherence
Step 7: Prepare wires to standards.
Flatten, straighten, and trim the wires
to about 1.25 cm to 1.9 cm (1/2 to 3/4 (d) Written report including relevant
in.) from the jacket edge. diagrams and screenshorts if using
simulation.
Step 8: Attach RJ-45 plug
Insert the wires into an RJ-45 plug, Put all your documents in a portifolio
ensuring the prongs are facing down
and the jacket is properly secured
inside the plug. Designing Local Area Network –
LAN design
Step 9: Crimp plug
Use a crimping tool to secure the RJ- LAN design basics
45 plug onto the cable, ensuring all LAN design involves selecting appropriate
wires are properly terminated. network topologies (such as star, bus, or
ring), ensuring proper cable management
Step 10: Repeat for Other End and routing, and choosing suitable network
Repeat steps 4 to 9 for the other end devices (like switches and routers) to
of the cable, following the T568-A optimise performance, scalability, and
wiring standard. reliability.
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