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Making a Network Patch Lead. Ted Deacon. How To Terminate an RJ45. Using the Cyclops cable stripper open and insert the Cat5 patch cable turn the Cyclops in the direction of the small arrow one or two turns. Separate the cable into the pairs. Getting started.
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Making a Network Patch Lead Ted Deacon
Using the Cyclops cable stripper open and insert the Cat5 patch cable turn the Cyclops in the direction of the small arrow one or two turns Separate the cable into the pairs Getting started
Either use a flat blade screwdriver in between the twists and pull out or simply untwist the pairs Sort wires into the correct order pull them into your fingers between and hold them securely Split and sort
This is the Jack This is the Connector 568A
This is the Jack This is the Connector 568B
Holding the wires securely pull and move the cables side to side This will align the wires parallel and make them smooth ready to be cut Shake and Twist
Ensure the PVC is inside the RJ45 mark with your thumb the correct length Cut here Measure the RJ45 for the length
When cutting the wires ensure you cut The side cutter blade is not parallel with the handle it goes off at about 25o So offset the handle till the blade is at 90o to ensure a square end Cutting the wires
Keep the wires secure as you push them into the end of the RJ45 Ensure the wires rub on the roof of the RJ45 so they don’t flick out of order Insert to the end of the RJ45 the cables will get into guiding groves once inside Insert the cable into the RJ45
Ensure the wire meets the end of the connector Both sides Check the wires will be terminated by the IDC
Insert the RJ45 into the jaws of the Crimping tool And Squeeze (a couple of times) Crimp
Use a continuity tester to ensure that each end has terminated If any failure the end must be cut off start again Test!