Chapter 4: Cable Installation and Grounding
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
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Caution
To ensure proper grounding, it is essential that the twisted braid be firmly connected to
the RJ45 plug.
11
Crimp the RJ45 plug with the crimp tool. Make sure the twisted braid is crimped firmly to the
RJ45 plug.
12 Verify that the wires ended up the correct order and that the wires extend to the front of the RJ45
plug and make good contact with the metal contacts in the RJ45 plug.
13 Push back the CAT5E plug cover on the connector plug.
Note
It is recommended that the newly prepared cable be tested with a Cable Analyzer such as
the FLUKE DTX-1800 (or the equivalent), to make sure the cable complies with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B-2. Make sure to verify both connectivity and grounding continuity at
both ends of the cable.
Preparing the Ethernet Cable Already Assembled
To prepare the Ethernet cable already assembled:
1
Release the gland cap and the gland rubber slightly.