How to Make Network Patch Cables

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Published on May 5, 2015 5:00:04 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usm5hbiUgqQ

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While Wi-Fi is great, nothing beats the speed and reliability of wired Ethernet. Cables can quickly get messy, though, so keeping them tidy is a must. Let's take a look at what it takes to make a custom-length network patch cable.

Here's a good reference for the pinout of an RJ45 connector: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RJ-45_TIA-568B_Left.png

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