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Network Cabling

Info

  • Level: Beginner
  • Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
  • Length of Class: 60 Minutes

Tracks

Prerequisites

  • None

Purpose of Class

This class teaches students how to create patch cords and terminate network cable into RJ45 jacks.  We discuss the tools used in cabling and give an overview of how to cable a small building.

Topics Covered

  • Types of Cable and Jacks
  • Tools used in cabling
  • Creating a patch cable
  • Punching down a cable into a jack
  • Testing cables
  • Running cables

Class Notes

  1. Introduction
    1. Cabling is very easy to do.
  2. Types of Cables
    1. Cat 3 is obsolete.  Transmits data at 10Mbps.
    2. Cat 5/Cat 5e is the current standard used for cabling
    3. Cat 6 supports up to 10Gbps.
    4. Twisted Pair – Shielding
    5. Plenum is used for running cable in duct work.
  3. Types of Jacks
    1. RJ11 is used for telephones
    2. RJ45 is used for Ethernet
  4. Tools
    1. Buy Good Tools
    2. Scissors
    3. Crimper
    4. Punch Down Tool
    5. Cable Tester
    6. Toner
  5. Making a Patch Cable
    1. Orange/ White, Orange, Green/White, Blue, Blue/White, Green, Brown/ White, Brown
    2. Keep twists as close to plug as possible
  6. Punching down cable
    1. A vs. B – Use B
    2. Punch Down Tool, 110 Blade
  7. Running Cable
    1. Most Runs Max 100 Meters, 330 Feet.
    2. Don’t Twist/ Kink Cut Cable
    3. Fish Sticks are used for drop ceiling
    4. Fish Tape used to run cable in walls
    5. Dry Wall Saw is used to cut holes in drywall
  8. Final Thoughts…
    1. Neatness counts
    2. Use a patch panel
    3. All runs should be “home runs”


Eli the Computer Guy (429 Posts)

Eli the Computer Guy has 16 years experience in technology being the guy to fix "it". From the Army, to building out new satellite offices for the enterprise, to running his own shop with 9 full time employees Eli has real world experience with almost all systems that technicians will be working with. Eli has 1600 hours of formal technical beyond his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice on technologies ranging from Avaya PBX/ Audix to Microsoft, Red Hat Linux, MySQL, Cisco and much more.


  • robert powell

    Eli, the order of the twisted pair in the rj45 jack….is this the industry standard? It seems to me that the sequence would not mater as long as what you do on one end is the same as the other it would work. Please let me know your thoughts on this, just picking your brain dude…..thanks robert.

  • Eli the Computer Guy

    The industry has 2 standards. Known as A and B. For some reason the USA has adopted B as the default standard. Technically it doesn’t matter how the pairs of wire are connected as long as they are the same on both sides, but you should use the B standard for everything so you don’t make a mess of it. If a connector has to be redone or such and you use a different cabling pattern it will cause a mess.

    Cheers,
    Eli

  • Yazeed

    Eli, please please please don’t mind my English language i’m not a native speaker,

    my question is, where do we connect the patch panel? I mean in one side we have those ports which we connect the patch cables, but what do we need to do in other side, where do we connect the patch panel? do we connect it to the router?

    Thank you .

  • Eli the Computer Guy

    The back side is connected to the cables that run to the patch panel from your connections throughout th building. The ” drops”.

    So you plug your computer into a network jack in the wall. That network jack has a cable that runs all the way to the back of the patch panel. You then use a patch cable to connect the port on the patch panel to your switch.

    Hope that helps.

    Cheers,
    Eli

  • Anna

    Very informative class like the other classes,Many Thanks :)

  • Nikola

    Hi Eli… I want to thank you!
    Classes are great, and you are great teacher :)
    So simple and so powerful at the same time

  • Khaja junaid shaikh

    hello sir, your classes is mind blowing….. you are the best best teacher.thank u so much sir………..

  • Robin Dong

    I am following every classes you provided here, enjoy it so much. Hope you have some storage classes soon, looks like you know every thing about computer.
    Yes, simple, powerful and practical!!

    BTW, I am an Oracle DBA and try to get Oracle Linux 6 certified. any suggestion?

  • AIB

    ELIE, I LIKE YOUR LECTURES, CAN YOU MAKE A LECTURE ABOUT CCTV SYSTEM, THX

  • Mian Ihsan Shah

    Sir i have two questions;
    1st: How to connect UTP cable with RJ45 module (that is inserted in faceplate of the wall) instead of normal RJ45 connector?
    2nd: Is there any lecture on proper client-server networking?

  • Mian Ihsan Shah

    Firstly sir your lectures are user friendly and easy to understand,
    2ndly i wana ask that i know the basics of networking (how to make Rj 45 connectors and connect some computers with switch and shair printer etc and shair map network drive) my question here is that now i want to grow my knowledge, so what should i learn CCNA or MCSE, plz guide and differential the two briefly.
    Regards.

  • Eli the Computer Guy

    Go for the micrsoft certification. It’s no longer the MCSE though…. CCNA will teach you about routing data, not about the computers themselves.

  • Ebenezer

    i just discovered your website am really happy about the way u make thing when teaching am also an IT professional with four years of experience. I want you as my role model.

  • ikedichi

    you are still my role model Eli, please i want to configure a cisco ucs please can i get a snapshot on that?

  • Troll

    I have one question: Do you like fish sticks?

  • CJ

    Hi Eli, Great Job! Some measurements would have be nice, but I know tools usually come w/instructions. Also, a close up shot on some things or maybe just a pdf diagram would be extremely cool. I always seem to learn something very useful from you (world of knowledge).
    Good to have your experience & your ability to share your wisdom with us!

    Thanks again, CJ

  • Sreekumar Bhaskaran

    Excellent , Thank you!!!

  • Rod Miclat

    Thank you for your precious time in talking while we are learning,,,God bless u always,,,, I’ll keep watchin’ your videos,,,, REGARDS :)

  • Francisco

    Hi Eli ! to begin thank you very much for the effort and time for these amazing videos. Do you mind telling me the brand and model of the cable tester and toner?

  • networkcablingworld

    What type of cable tester do you use. We use the Fluke DTX 1800. Great machine.



















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