AP7052DN&AP7152DN
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
5.1.3.7 Testing the Connection of Assembled Cables
Context
Huawei provides two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cables and crossover cables.
Table 5-10 Connections of core wires in a straight-through cable
RJ45 Connector 1
2
1
6
3
4
5
8
7
Table 5-11 Connections of core wires in a straight crossover cable
RJ45 Connector 1
6
3
2
1
4
5
8
7
Figure 5-85 shows the pins of an RJ45 connector.
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Straight-through cables are connected in a one-to-one manner. They are used to connect
terminals such as a computer or switch to network devices. Table 5-10 lists the
connections of core wires in a straight-through cable.
RJ45 Connector 2
2
1
6
3
4
5
8
7
Crossover cables are connected in a crossover manner. They are used to connect
terminals such as two computers or switches. Table 5-11 lists the connections of core
wires in a crossover cable.
RJ45 Connector 2
2
1
6
3
4
5
8
7
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Core Wire Color
Orange
Orange-White
Green
Green-White
Blue
Blue-White
Brown
Brown-White
Core Wire Color
Orange
Orange-White
Green
Green-White
Blue
Blue-White
Brown
Brown-White
5 Appendix
Twisted or Not
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted or Not
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted
Twisted
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