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Old 31-08-2005, 10:51   #1
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Wiring ethernet sockets

Hello,

I have a wired network and have cabled my rooms with wires under the floor boards. The cable is ethernet and all I have to do is plug the connector into the backs of the computers in each room.

Now instead of wire in each room, I'd like to put on a socket on to the wall.
Am I right in saying that I will need these two things:

Is this the right tool ?
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And then just a socket:
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Mine would be single socket though.
However, could I use a double one for more than one connection. I'm guessing not?

Does anyone have experience cutting up the Cat5 ethernet cables. And is it pretty straight forward ? I've done phone extensions before so Im guessing they are all colour coded ?

Thanks.
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

I'm not sure that this faceplate will take a standard plugged cable or whether you'll need to wire it manually.

http://yoda.uvi.edu/InfoTech/rj45.htm

Yes, you can use a double faceplate, but it will most likely require two cables.
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

Yeah I'm assuming I'l have to wire it as just a back plate that could take a plug straight in, I dont think exists. I was just wondering how easy it is to wire.

Like are there any special rules to consider. I read once that the wires must not become untwisted.
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

funnily enough i ordered 5 of those from cable universe the other week. they are standard punchdown connections, you don't need to spend £7 on a tool though... i used a flathead jeweller's screwdriver and it did the job fine

the punchdown connections on the rearside are all colour coded though
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

I know of at least 3 standards for wiring up RJ45s. USOC for telecoms applications and T-568A and T-568B for data. And none of them seem logical to me (pairs on adjacent pins)!

What you probably want to follow is T-568B:

http://www.aptcommunications.com/ncode.htm
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

oh, and i used side cutters to cut the cat5 cable. i have a special cat5 cutting and crimping tool though
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Re: Wiring ethernet sockets

Ah cool, thats useful thanks.
That will make things easier. Good photo !
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