University:
University of Michigan
Course:
PHYSICS 250 | Fundamental Physics for the Life Sciences II
Academic year:

2020
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170

Pages:

6
Author:

Kevin Riddle

Perform Network Cable Splicing Cable Splicing – is the process of connecting two end terminals of cable conductors. Ethernet Cable - An Ethernet cable is a common type of network cable used with wired networks. Ethernet cables connect devices such as PCs, routers, and switches within a local area network. Two Types of Ethernet Cable 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. This type of cable is also sometimes called a patch cable and is an alternative to wireless connections where one or more computers access a router through a wireless signal. Usually used for unlike devices. Use straight through Ethernet cable for the following cabling: Switch to router Switch to PC or server Hub to PC or server Crossover Cable - A crossover Ethernet cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly. The internal wiring of Ethernet crossover cables reverses transmit and receive signals. Usually use for connecting alike devices. Use crossover cables for the following cabling: Switch to switch Switch to hub Hub to hub Router to router Router Ethernet port to PC NIC PC to PC Steps in Network Cable Splicing Step 1: Prepare the materials needed. UTP Cable RJ-45 Crimp Connector Crimping Tool Wire Cutter/Scissors Step 2: Measure the Length You Need Step 3: Strip the outer jacket of the UTP Cable using wire stripper or crimping tool. After that, you can pull off the jacket to expose the smaller wires inside. Step 4: Untwist and Separate All the Wires. Untwist all four pairs so that you have eight separate wires. It’s also a good idea to flatten out the wires the best you can, since they’ll still be a bit wavy after untwisting them. Step 5: Put the Wires in the Correct Order and Prepare Them for Crimping. Once you have the wires in order, join them closer together and then begin to work the wires back and forth to stiffen them. Keep a tight grip on the wires during this process. Next, grab your scissors and cut off the excess wiring so that only about half-inch remains between the end and where the outer jacket begins. The goal is to have the wires short enough so that you can squeeze the outer jacket into the connector, crimping the connector over the jacket to make a secure connection (more on that later). Step 6: Slide the Connector On and Crimp It. Grab your Ethernet plug connector and with the clip part facing away from you and the green wires facing the floor (or the ceiling, depending on orientation), slide the wires inside, making sure that each wire goes into its own slot. Next, grab your crimping tool and slide the connector in the crimping slot as far as it will go. Once the connector is all the way in, squeeze down on the tool to crimp the connector. Squeeze down relatively hard, but not with all your strength. Again, you’ll get a better feel for this the more you practice. Once that’s done, remove the cable from the tool and inspect the entire connection to make sure it’s all good.