How to Wire a Network Ethernet Per Outlet
Wired Ethernet outlets use a standard connector called the Registered Jack 45, or RJ-45, which looks similar to an RJ-11 telephone jack, but is larger and features twice as many connectors. RJ-45 outlets can only connect to copper cables with an RJ-45 modular connector on the end. Ethernet networks require the copper cables to be wired in a specific order to facilitate the transfer of data. When a cable is wired properly, electromagnetic interference is reduced, which enables the cable to have a maximum length of 100 meters.
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Instructions
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Cut the cables destined for each outlet to the desired length. Ethernet cables can be no longer than 100 meters , or 328 feet.
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Strip two inches of the outer shield from the ends of each cable, taking care not to cut or nick the internal wires.
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Untwist the wires at the end of each cable and arrange them in the following order: orange/white, orange, green/white, blue, blue/white, green, brown/white, brown.
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Cut the internal wires in a straight line approximately 3/4-in from the end of each cable, taking care to keep the wires in the proper order.
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Insert the wires at the end of each cable into an RJ-45 connector so that the orange/white wire is on the left side when the plastic clip on the RJ-45 connector is facing downward. Make sure the wires stay in the proper order.
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Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet crimp tool and squeeze the handle tightly to fasten the wires to the RJ-45 connector permanently.
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Insert the end of each Ethernet cable into each Ethernet outlet.
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Tips & Warnings
Making Ethernet cables requires practice. It may take a few attempts before making a good cable.
