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Computer Systems Servicing: Self-Learning Module 7

The document provides steps for creating a crossover cable including preparing materials, cutting the cable to length, removing the jacket, arranging the wires based on the wiring scheme, crimping the ends, and testing the cable. It includes diagrams to illustrate each step and emphasizes the importance of creating crossover cables for connecting similar devices.

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Computer Systems Servicing: Self-Learning Module 7

The document provides steps for creating a crossover cable including preparing materials, cutting the cable to length, removing the jacket, arranging the wires based on the wiring scheme, crimping the ends, and testing the cable. It includes diagrams to illustrate each step and emphasizes the importance of creating crossover cables for connecting similar devices.

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS

SERVICING

Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 7
Creating Crossover Cable
EXPECTATIONS

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify the steps in creating crossover cable.


2. perform the steps in creating crossover cable.
3. appreciate the importance of creating crossover cable.

PRE-TEST

Direction: Identify the correct color coding for RJ45 pin-out T-568A. Write the letter
of the correct answer from the box.

____1. PIN 1
a. Blue
____2. PIN 2
b. White/Green
____3. PIN 3
c. Brown
____4. PIN 4 d. Green

____5. PIN 5 e. White/Blue

f. White /Brown
____6. PIN 6
g. White/Orange
____7. PIN 7
h. Orange
____8. PIN 8

RECAP

Direction: Fill-in the blanks of steps in creating straight-through cable. Write the
answer on the blank space.
Length Tester Wires Crimping RJ45

Cable Arrange Tools Check Jacket

1. Prepare the ___________ and materials.


2. Cut the twisted-pair _________ based on the needed length.
3. Remove the outer _________ of the cable to expose the four pairs of wires inside.
4. Untwist the _________, make sure that they are free from any damage.
5. __________ the wires based on the type of cable.
6. Cut the wires so that they will be of exact ___________, make sure that the
ends of the wires are aligned.
7. Firmly hold the cable and insert the wires into the _________ jack.
8. _________ if the end of the wires touches the end of the RJ45 jack.
9. Plug the cable into the __________ tool, firmly squeeze it while securely
holding the cable.
10. Use a LAN __________ to ensure that the connection of all the wires in both
ends of the cable.

LESSON

Crossover Cable
a type of cable used for the interconnection of two similar devices.

http://opticalfiberalsa.over-blog.com/2016/09/how-to-configure-rj45-pinout.html
https://www.computercablestore.com/what-are-ethernet-crossover-cables

Steps in Creating Crossover 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.

Crossover Cable Wiring Scheme

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable#/Image:Make-a-Network-Cable-Step-6-Version-2.jpg
http://www.cables-solutions.com/difference-between-straight-through-and-crossover-cable.html

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
ACTIVITIES

Direction: Identify the wiring scheme in creating crossover cable. Write the colors of
the wires T-568A.

T-568A T-568B

Pin 1 - _______________ Pin 1 - White Orange


Pin 2 - _______________ Pin 2 - Orange
Pin 3 - _______________ Pin 3 - White Green
Pin 4 - _______________ Pin 4 - Blue
Pin 5 - _______________ Pin 5 - White Blue
Pin 6 - _______________ Pin 6 - Green
Pin 7 - _______________ Pin 7 - White Brown
Pin 8 - _______________ Pin 8 - Brown

Performance Checklist

Check the following if you've met the criteria:

CRITERIA:
YES NO
Did you…?

1. Prepare the tools and materials?

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


3. Remove the outer jacket of the cable to expose the four pairs
of wires inside?

4. Untwist the wires, make sure that they are free from any
damage?
5. Arrange the wires based on the type of cable?
6. Cut the wires so that they will be of exact length, make sure
that the ends of the wires are aligned?

7. Firmly hold the cable and insert the wires into the RJ45
jack?
8. Check if the end of the wires touches the end of the RJ45
jack?
9. Plug the cable into the crimping tool, firmly squeeze it while
securely holding the cable?
10. Use a LAN tester to ensure that the connection of all the
wires in both ends of the cable?
WRAP-UP

Crossover cables are needed only when connecting two ethernet client devices,
neither of which is configured for gigabit ethernet. Modern ethernet devices
automatically detect the use of crossover cables and work with them effortlessly.

VALUING

Direction: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.

1. What are the importance of creating crossover cable?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of creating crossover
cable.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

POST-TEST

Direction: Read the following questions and write the answers on the blank space.

1. What are the tools and materials used in creating crossover cable?
_____________________________________________________________
2. How many twisted pair of wires in a UTP cable?
__________
3. What are the color of wires inside the UTP cable?
___________________________________________________________________
4. What tool is use to attach the UTP cable and Rj45?
__________
5. What tool is use to ensure the connection of all the wires in both ends of the cable?
__________

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