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Question by
Chris Keogh posted 04 May 2001 |
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Wall Jack to Wall Jack wiring
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I'm planning to connect two computers to an ethernet hub in order to share a cable modem. I was planning to run Cat 5 bulk cable through the walls from an upstairs bedroom to a downstairs location. To make things neater, I wanted to use T568A compliant wall jacks in each room and then use patch cords to connect the devices to the wall jacks. I don’t think I’ll ever connect more than two computers so I’m hoping to avoid using a patch panel. Effectively, I’m trying to create one long straight through connection from the downstairs computer to the hub upstairs.
Can I wire wall jack to wall jack? What pin assignments are required?
Thanks,
Chris Keogh |
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Answer by
Dmitri Abaimov posted 04 May 2001 |
Dear Chris,
If you decided not to use a patch panel, the solution is very simple: when you buy a jack, it comes with color coded labels sticked to the jack or supplied in the same plastic bag. This color code should correspond to that of the 4-pair cable color coding. The only consideration would be to buy a jack that does not require special tooling to terminate: you won't buy a tool for only two terminations. I would suggest that you look for Panduit Mini-Jack (manufacturers code CJ588IW) which does not require punch-down tool.
For more info on color coding, please browse to
http://www.cabling-design.com/references/pinouts/t568ab.shtml
Sincerely,
Dmitri Abaimov, RCDD
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