DIY Ethernet Cables

Types of Ethernet

• Cat 5 – 100MHz, 100Mbps/1Gbps out to 100m
• Cat 5e – 100MHz, 1Gbps out to 100m
• Cat 6 – 250MHz, 10Gbps out to 55m
• Cat 6A – 250MHz, 10Gbps out to 100m

UTP vs STP

• STP
• UTP

Straight vs Crossover

• Crossover
• Straight

568A vs 568B

How to build one

1. Cut a length of cable.
2. Strip the ends.
3. Pick which type and standard to use.
4. Set coloured cables in that order.
5. Place in the RJ45.
6. Crimp.
7. Test.
8. Use.