Computer Systems Servicing: Quarter 4 Lesson 1

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS

SERVICING

Quarter 4
Lesson 1
Creating Straight -through Cable
EXPECTATIONS

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify the steps in creating straight-through cable.


2. perform the steps in creating straight-through cable.
3. appreciate the importance of creating straight-through cable.

LESSON

Straight-Through Cable
a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local area networks to connect a computer
to a network hub such as a router.

http://angel3508.blogspot.com/2016/09/how
-to-configure-rj45-pinout.html

https://www.computercablestore.com/what-are-ethernet-cables
Steps in Creating Straight-Through Cable

1. Prepare the tools and materials.

https://www.slideshare.net/senchun80/crimping-and-testing

2. Cut the twisted-pair cable based on the needed length.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step2-Version.jpg
3. Remove the outer jacket of the cable to expose the four pairs of wires inside.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step3-Version.jpg
4. Untwist the wires, make sure that they are free from any damage.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step4-Version.jpg

5. Arrange the wires based on the type of cable.

Straight-Through Cable – A

http://www.cables-solutions.com/difference-between-straight-through-and-crossover-cable.html

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Straight-Through Cable – B

http://www.cables-solutions.com/difference-between-straight-through-and-crossover-cable.html

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6. Cut the wires so that they will be of exact length, make sure that the ends of
the wires are aligned.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step6-Version.jpg
7. Firmly hold the cable and insert the wires into the RJ45 jack.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step7-Version.jpg
8. Check if the end of the wires touches the end of the RJ45 jack.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step8-Version.jpg
9. Plug the cable into the crimping tool, firmly squeeze it while securely holding
the cable.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step9-Version.jpg
10. Use a LAN tester to ensure that the connection of all the wires in both ends of
the cable.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step10-Version.jpg

WRAP-UP

Straight-Through cable a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local area
networks to connect a computer to network devices like modem, router, network
switch, patch panel, hub and printer in sharing resources.

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