On Tue, 31 Mar 2009, Scott Sipe wrote:
Crimper looks fairly normal...the model I've always used looks pretty close
to:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255112
Use the bottom cutting part to cut the wire, and the top cutting part (near
the hinge) to remove the wire jacket the proper length from the end of the
cable. Nothing fancy.
Crimper...cable...RJ45 connectors...that's all you really need. I personally
have never used (or really needed) a tester, but one could definitely come in
handy. If you're just doing a couple cable runs, maybe not worth it.
As Richard mentioned, just pick either the T568A or T568B cable layout and
stick with it to avoid confusion (and avoid accidentally using differing
layouts at each end of the cable). I don't know of any advantage to either
one.
Go with B, it's what everyone else uses, no need to confuse things.
I will second that crimper above. I've used a *LOT* of different
crimpers/cutters and that is most definately the best style.
Christopher Fisk
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Badger: "Captain Reynolds, heard you was in town, though we might have a
bit of a sit down."
Mal: "Prefer a bit of a piss off."
Badger: "I'm very sorry, did I give you the impression I was asking?"
--Episode #4, "Shindig"
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