NETWORKING
STRAIGHT-
THROUGH
AND CROSS
ACTIVITY
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
. Identify networking - straight through and
1
cross.
2. understand the function of different
computer networking - straight through and
cross.
3.Appreciate the value of networking - straight
through and cross through paying attention to
the discussion.
ETHERNET
CABLE
Ethernet cable is technology that
connects between different
devices in a NETWORK.
TOOLS AND
MATERIALS
NEEDED
RJ45
RJ means Registered jack. This is a standard physical Network Interface used for connecting telecommunications equipment commonly, a computer
networking equipment.
UTP CABLE
The cheapest cable use in computer in networking is
the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable. Other use
the STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable which is cost
much than UTP but more reliable.
Crimper
Crimping tool is used to join the RJ-
45 and RJ-11 connectors to the both
ends of either phone or CAT5 cable.
Wire tripper
A tool designed to remove the protective covering
(jacket) off of a cable to expose the inner wires.
Because different wires come in different shapes,
there are dozens of different wire strippers
available.
TWO TYPES
OF ETHERNET
CABLE
STRAIGHT THROUGH ETHERNET CABLE
CROSS OVER ETHERNET CABLE
- a straight through cable is a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local
area networks to connect a computer to a network hub such as a router.
An Ethernet crossover is a crossover cable for Ethernet used
to connect computing devices together directly.
PROCEDURE
1.Cut into the plastic sheath 1 inch from
the end of the cut cable. The crimping
tool has a razor blade that will do the
trick with practice.
2.Strip off the insulator by hand or using
stripper then unwind and separate all
eight wires.
3.Position all eight wires according to its
assigned pins in the RJ45. Make sure
that all are in proper pin assignment.
4. Pinch the wires between your fingers and
straighten them out as shown. The color order
is important to do this correctly. Use wire cutter
to make a straight cut across the wires 1/2 inch
from the cut sleeve to the end of the wires.
5.Push the wires into the connector. Each
wire fits into a slot in the RJ45 connector.
Note the position of the blue plastic
shielding. Also note how the wires go all the
way to the end.
6. Crimping the Cable – carefully place the
connector into the Ethernet Crimper and cinch
down on the handles tightly. The copper splicing
tabs on the connector will pierce into each of the
eight wires. There is also a locking tab that holds
the blue plastic sleeve in place for a tight
compression fit. When you remove the cable from
the crimper, that end is ready to use.
7.For a standard "Straight-Through"
cable, repeat all steps and wire color
order on the other end of cable. For a
cross-over cable - the other end will
have a different color order as shown
in Figure 5. Cross-Over and Straight-
Through Color Coding.
Fabricating an Ethernet Cross-over and Straight-
through Cable
Bear in mind that safety precautions must
always be applied and observed during the
fabrication of the said cables. Also, materials
and tools to be used must always be complete
and functional to save time, money and effort.
THANK YOU
Jecelle L. Barandino
Practice Teacher
UTP Cable is stands for
Unshielded Twisted Pair. In
the mantle of a UTP cable
you will find eight separate
wires. All the wires are
twisted in four pairs. A
connector can be placed on
the end of these cable.
