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Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 7
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.

PRE-TEST

Direction: Write the correct color coding for each pin of Straight-through Cable - B.
Choose the letter of the correct answer from the box.

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

____5. PIN 5 e. White/Blue

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

RECAP

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

____1. A unique locking system that prevents accidental unplugging resulting from
shock and vibration.
 a. Modular jack c. Network cable
b. RJ45 d. Twisted pair cable
____2. A tool use to connect network wires to a patch panel and modular jack.

a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool

b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper
____3. This electronic device used to verify the connections in a signal cable
assembly.
a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool
b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper
____4. This is a special tool used to cut, hold, and attach and RJ45 jack to the end
of the cable.
a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool
b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper
____5. A connector attached to the end of a twisted-pair cable.
a. Modular jack c. Network cable
b. RJ45 d. Twisted pair 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.

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 9. Plug the cable into the crimping tool, firmly squeeze it while securely holding
the cable.

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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: Arrange the following sequence of steps in creating straight-through cable.

Write numbers 1-10 on the blank line.

_____ Use a LAN tester to ensure that the connection of all the wires in both ends of
the cable.
_____ Prepare the tools and materials.
_____ Plug the cable into the crimping tool, firmly squeeze it while securely holding
the cable.
_____ Cut the twisted-pair cable based on the needed length.
_____ Check if the end of the wires touches the end of the RJ45 jack.
_____ Remove the outer jacket of the cable to expose the four pairs of wires inside.
_____ Firmly hold the cable and insert the wires into the RJ45 jack.
_____ Untwist the wires, make sure that they are free from any damage.
_____ Cut the wires so that they will be of exact length, make sure that the ends of
the wires are aligned.
_____ Arrange the wires based on the type of cable.

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

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.

VALUING

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

1. What are the importance of creating straight-through cable?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of creating straight-
through cable.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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 POST-TEST

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.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

References
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network