Cat6 Patch Cable Wiring

Virtually all pre assembled patch cables are wired to the b standard.

Cat6 patch cable wiring.

If you re not sure of the difference between the two check out this post step 1. There is no difference in connectivity between 568b and 568a cables. 568a for patch cables 568 b wiring is by far the most common wiring method. The different types of cables category or cat offer increasingly faster transmit and receive speeds this is achieved by increasing the wire twists better shielding drain wire and increased wire diameter.

Building patch cables takes practice so keep at it until you master your technique. Category 5 5e and cat 6 patch cables 568b vs. Straight through lan cables are the most common and the pinout is the same if they are cat5e cat6 or cat 7. Free shipping on eligible orders.

Repeat the process on the other end using the desired wiring scheme. Always use a cable tester to check for continuity opens and shorts.