Partido State Univeristy College of Business and Management Goa, Camarines Sur A/Y 2012-2013

Assignment on Comp126: IT Concepts System Analysis and Design

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DAVID CON M. RIVERO BSA 3A

RJ45
Definition: RJ45 is a standard type of connector for network cables. RJ45 connectors are most commonly seen with Ethernet cables and networks. RJ45 connectors feature eight pins to which the wire strands of a cable interface electrically. Standard RJ-45 pinouts define the arrangement of the individual wires needed when attaching connectors to a cable. Several other kinds of connectors closely resemble RJ45 and can be easily confused for each other. The RJ-11 connectors used with telephone cables, for example, are only slightly smaller (narrower) than RJ-45 connectors. Also Known As: Registered Jack 45

RJ45 COLORS AND WIRING GUIDE DIAGRAM TIA / EIA 568 A B

Ethernet Cable Colors: Color Code Standards The information listed here is to assist Network Administrators in the color coding of Ethernet cables. Please be aware that modifying Ethernet cables improperly may cause loss of network connectivity. Use this information at your own risk, and ensure all connectors and cables are modified in accordance with TIA standards. Basic Theory: By looking at a T-568A UTP Ethernet straight-thru cable and an Ethernet crossover cable with a T-568B end, we see that the TX (transmitter) pins are connected to the corresponding RX (receiver) pins, plus to plus and minus to minus. You can also see that both the blue and brown wire pairs on pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in either standard. What you may not realize is that, these same pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used or required in 100BASE-TX as well. So why bother using these wires, well for one thing its simply easier to make a connection with all the wires grouped together. Otherwise you'll be spending time trying to fit those tiny little wires into each of the corresponding holes in the RJ-45 connector. T-568A Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Cat5e Cables | Cat6 Cables

The T-568A standard is supposed to be used in new network installations. Most off-the-shelf Ethernet cables are still of the T-568B standard; however, it makes absolutely no functional difference in which you choose.

T-568B Straight-Through Ethernet Cable Cat5e Cables | Cat6 Cables Both the T-568A and the T-568B standard Straight-Through cables are used most often as patch cords for your Ethernet connections. If you require a cable to connect two Ethernet devices directly together without a hub or when you connect two hubs together, you will need to use a Crossover cable instead. RJ-45 Crossover Ethernet Cable Cat5e Crossover Cables | Cat6 Crossover Cables A good way of remembering how to wire a Crossover Ethernet cable is to wire one end using the T-568A standard and the other end using the T-568B standard. Another way of remembering the color coding is to simply switch the Green set of wires in place with the Orange set of wires. Specifically, switch the solid Green (G) with the solid Orange, and switch the green/white with the orange/white. How to Build an Ethernet Cable Instructions: 1. Pull the cable off the reel to the desired length and cut using wire cutters or scissors. If you are pulling cables through holes, it's easier to attach the RJ-45 plugs after the cable is pulled. The total length of wire segments between a PC and a switch or between two PC's cannot exceed 100 Meters (328 feet) for 100BASE-TX and 300 Meters for 10BASE-T. 2. Start on one end and strip the cable jacket off (about 1") using a wire stripper or a knife. Be extra careful not to nick the wires, otherwise you will need to start over. 3. Spread, untwist the pairs, and arrange the wires in the order of the desired cable end. Flatten the end between your thumb and forefinger. Trim the ends of the wires so they are even with one another, leaving only 1/2" in wire length. If it is longer than 1/2" it will be out-of-spec and susceptible to crosstalk. Flatten and insure there are no spaces between wires. 4. Hold the RJ-45 plug with the clip facing down or away from you. Push the wires firmly into the plug. Inspect each wire is flat even at the front of the plug. Check the order of the wires. Double check again. Check that the jacket is fitted right against the stop of the plug. Carefully hold the wire and firmly crimp the RJ-45 with the crimp tool. 5. Check the color orientation, check that the crimped connection is not about to come apart, and check to see if the wires are flat against the front of the plug. If even one of these are incorrect, you will have to start over. Test the Ethernet cable.

Ethernet Cable Tips:

A straight-thru cable has identical ends. A crossover cable has different ends. A straight-thru is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections. A crossover is used to connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting two hubs. A crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the Green set. Odd numbered pins are always striped, even numbered pins are always solid colored. Looking at the RJ-45 with the clip facing away from you, Brown is always on the right, and pin 1 is on the left. No more than 1/2" of the Ethernet cable should be untwisted otherwise it will be susceptible to crosstalk. Do not deform, do not bend, do not stretch, do not staple, do not run parallel with power cables, and do not run Ethernet cables near noise inducing components.

RJ-45 The RJ-45 connector is commonly used for network cabling and for telephony applications. It's also used for serial connections in special cases. Pinout for Ethernet Although used for a variety of purposes, the RJ-45 connector is probably most commonly used for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ethernet connections.

Pin #

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ethernet 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX Transmit + Transmit Receive + N/A N/A Receive -

EIA/TIA 568A

EIA/TIA 568B or AT&T 258A White with orange stripe Orange with white stripe or solid orange White with green stripe Blue with white stripe or solid blue White with blue stripe Green with white stripe or solid White with brown strip or solid brown Brown with white stripe or solid brown.

7 8

N/A N/A

White with green strip Green with white stripe or solid green White with orange stripe Blue with white stripe or solid blue White with blue stripe Orange with white stripe or solid orange White with brown strip or solid brown Brown with white stripe or solid brown.

Because only two pairs of wires in the eight-pin RJ-45 connector are used to carry Ethernet signals, and both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX use the same pins, a crossover cable made for one will also work with the other. Also, please note that it is very important that a single pair be used for pins 3 and 6. If one conductor from one pair is used for pin 3 and a conductor from another pair is used for pin 6, performance will degrade. See the following figure.

RJ-45 PINOUT FOR ROCKETPORT The following chart shows the pinout for RJ-45 connectors used on certain RocketPort serial interface cards (manufactured by Comtrol). Pin Name/Description 1 Request To Send 2 Data Terminal Ready 3 Ground 4 Transmit Data 5 Receive Data 6 Data Carrier Detect 7 Data Set Ready

8 Clear To Send PINOUTS FOR ISDN Here's an ISDN BRI U port pinout for a Cisco 750 series router:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Not used Not used Not used U interface network connection (tip) U interface network connection (ring) Not used Power (pass-through to S connector) Ground (pass-through to S connector)

The following chart shows the pinout for RJ-45 connectors used on certain ISDN S/T interfaces. For more info, see ANSI T1.605.
Pi n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Color White/Ora nge Orange White/Gre en Blue Green White/Bro wn Brown Name/Descrip tion N/A N/A Receive+ Transmit + Receive -48VDC (optional) -48VDC Return (optional)

White/Blue Transmit -