The two standards for wiring Ethernet cables are T568A and T568B. ... Step 8: To make sure you've successfully terminated each end of the cable, use a cable tester to test each pin.

We all take Ethernet and its ubiquitous RJ-45 connector for granted these days. But Ethernet didn’t start with twisted pair cable. [Mark] and [Ben] at The Serial Port YouTube channel are taki… ...

A friend of mine and I are having a debate.<BR><BR>He and I both agree that "electrically" the order of your Ethernet patch cable wiring shouldn't matter, as long as you're consistent.

Update: I got hardware required from Monoprice (patch cables for ethernet, patch panel with 12 connectors, RJ45 punch-down jacks, keystone jack blanks, F-type coaxial keystone jacks, face plates ...

If you're already familiar with cable wiring, you can skip to 1:45 to get right to the good stuff, namely how to build your own crossover cable from a regular ethernet cable, how to build a multi ...

Ethernet provides better security. When it comes to security, wifi is always at a disadvantage for one simple reason: The signal is in the air. Yes, it can be encrypted, but it’s still ...