If the jacket does not go into the connector, wires will not only look bad, but they will be prone to failure.
Wires un-twisted for more than 1/2 inch make a poor quality connection.
Cat5 wiring should not be run parallel to electrical wires. Cross electrical wires at 90º.
Standard Patch Cable A EIA/TIA 568A Color Scheme ![]() ![]() |
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Standard Patch Cable B |
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Crossed Patch Cable |
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