Connecting to the Network
d. Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the proper
Figure 3-5 Crossover 4-Wire Cable RJ45 Pinouts, Connections Between Hub
Devices
1 RJ45 device port
2 Other device port
Figure 3-6 Straight-Through 4-Wire Cable RJ45 Pinouts, Connections
Between Switches and End-User Devices
1 RJ45 device port
2 Other device port
3-14 Installation
pinouts and check the cable for continuity. Typically, a crossover cable is used
between hub devices. A straight‐through cable is used to connect between
switches or hub devices and an end user (computer). Refer to Figure
Figure 3‐6 for four‐wire RJ45 connections. Refer to Figure 3‐7 and Figure
eight‐wire RJ45 connections.
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3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable
4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX- connections. These
connections must share a common color pair.
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3 RJ45-to-RJ45 straight-through cable
4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX- connections. These connections
must share a common color pair.
3‐5 and
3‐8 for
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