RJ11 color code using CAT 5e

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 Question by Michelle Simoni posted 22 Jun 2006
 RJ11 color code using CAT 5e
Is it possible to use CAT5e for phone system. if so, what is the color code to terminate the ends? Please let me know! thank you!
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 Answer by Joseph Golan posted 26 Jun 2006
Dear Michelle,

Use this link to see the wiring diagram for:
RJ-11 (one pair)
RJ-14 (2 pair)
RJ-25 (3 pair)

http://www.levitonvoicedata.com/learning/wiring.aspx

Color code is as follows:
Wh/Blue oin 4
Blue/Wh pin 3
Wh/Orange pin 2
Orange/Wh pin 5
Wh/Green pin 1
Green Wh pin 6



Sincerely,
Joseph Golan, RCDD

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