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Computer Systems Servicing: Quarter 4 Lesson 1

This document provides instructions for creating a straight-through cable, which is used to connect a computer to a network hub or router. It outlines 10 steps: 1) preparing tools and materials, 2) cutting the cable, 3) removing the outer jacket, 4) untwisting the wires, 5) arranging the wires in the proper order, 6) cutting the wires to length, 7) inserting the wires into the RJ45 jack, 8) checking the wire ends, 9) crimping the cable, and 10) testing the connection. Following these steps ensures a properly configured straight-through cable for use in local area networks.

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Computer Systems Servicing: Quarter 4 Lesson 1

This document provides instructions for creating a straight-through cable, which is used to connect a computer to a network hub or router. It outlines 10 steps: 1) preparing tools and materials, 2) cutting the cable, 3) removing the outer jacket, 4) untwisting the wires, 5) arranging the wires in the proper order, 6) cutting the wires to length, 7) inserting the wires into the RJ45 jack, 8) checking the wire ends, 9) crimping the cable, and 10) testing the connection. Following these steps ensures a properly configured straight-through cable for use in local area networks.

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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

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/54254370493984026/
Straight-Through Cable – B

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

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/54254370493984026/
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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