Terminating Cat 6 Network Cable || Cat 5 Cable Wiring


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Terminating Cat 6 Network Cable

Learning the process involved in how to terminate cat 6 network cable is almost identical to terminating a cat 5 cable. There are 7 simple steps to follow when you are learning how to terminate cat 6 network cable. You won’t need any special tools except those that you need for a cat 5 termination.

First strip away the top one inch of the plastic protective sleeve of the cable. While you are cutting away the protective cover ensure that you do not damage or nick the wires or you will have problems later on in the installation. Gently untwist the 4 sets of wires enough so that they can be laid out flat side by side. Smash the wires down and spread them out until there is little or no space left in between each wire.

The next step in learning how to terminate cat 6 network cable is to trim the wire back to one half inch above the plastic protective sleeve. Slide the exposed wire all the way back to the connector and using a crimping tool firmly press down until the wire is fully crimped. You should always comply with the 568A or 568B wiring standards when you are performing a cat 6 network termination.