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Front of RJ-45 Connector
Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Use the table below when
field-terminating cable for use with Gefen products.
Pin Color Description
1 Orange / White TD+ (Transmit Data, positive differential signal)
2 Orange TD- (Transmit Data, negative differential signal)
3 Green / White RD+ (Receive Data, positive differential signal)
4 Blue Unused
5 Blue / White Unused
6 Green RD- (Receive Data, negative differential signal)
7 Brown / White Unused
8 Brown / White Unused
Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, unshielded (UTP)
CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable. CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded
and solid core types. Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also
recommended.
It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. Patch cable is
not recommended.
Appendix
Network Cable Diagram
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