It is now not only
possible but easy to field terminate category 6 modular plugs thanks
to the new
Sentinel™ 111-08080054L34 Category 6 modular plug which contains a
new Patented Conductive
NEXT Reduction System. The Conductor Loading Bar is molded from a
material that substantially reduces the affect of NEXT within the Plug
Body. The conductors are isolated by plastic that absorbs the NEXT
from between the conductors and channels it away so that the Plug can
perform to Category 6 levels. When assembled onto Category 6 compliant
patch cable it will pass all TIA/EIA requirements for NEXT and Return
Loss. This will help your Category 6 channel maintain increased
headroom to assure your network operates at it’s best.
Due to an overwhelming response to our
category 5E tutorial, and many requests for information and wiring
diagrams of "straight through" and "crossover" (cross-pinned) patch
cords, I have made this informational page. On this page, we will
cover making patch cords, and other technical and non-technical issues
relating to category 6 patching and connectivity from device to
device. Below, you will find the diagrams for 568A, 568B, and
crossover patch cables. I suggest that you read on, past the diagrams
for some very useful and important information.
As always, there
continues to be Controversies over standards and practices regarding
the use and making of patch cords, and UTP cable in general. Please
see our section below titled: "Controversies and Caveats : Category 5,
5E, and Cat 6 Patch Cables". I hope that you will find it interesting
and informative.
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