NETWORK TOOL KIT Quick Guide
WARNING:
Tools are not insulated. Never use tools on live circuits. Wear eye protection
when using tools. Tools have moving parts that can pinch/cut. Keep fingers clear of tools.
Note:
The jack will have a guide for T568A and B. All the cables in the facility should
be wired to the same standard to prevent miswires.
Cut
the cable to length.
Strip
off 1.5” (39mm) of the outer jacket.
Conductors cut
to proper length
KIT-TP1 Manual 04/14 Rev. 0
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Crimp
the connector onto the cable.
To Wire RJ45 Jacks (not included):
- Untwist and straighten the conductor wires.
- Insert conductors into the appropriate slots using the color coded wiring guide printed on the jack.
- Minimize the untwisted length on each conductor pair - no more than 1/2" (13mm).
- Use the 110-style punchdown tool to fully seat (punch down) the wires into the slots.
Oriented correctly, the tool will trim off the excess wire.
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White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
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White/Green
Green
White/Orange
Blue
White/Blue
Orange
White/Brown
Brown
T568B
T568A
Pin 1
RJ45 Plug
To Wire RJ45 Connectors (included):
- Untwist and straighten the conductor wires.
- Arrange the conductors into the T568A or T568B sequence.
IMPORTANT: Use the same sequence on both ends when making a patch cable.
- Hold conductors and cut to ½” (13mm) as shown.
- Fully insert the conductors into the connector checking that they go into the correct pin slots.
