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Figure 17.11. Arrange the wire pairs for insertion into the 8P8C (RJ-45) connector according to
your chosen scheme (EIA 568B, for instance).
7.
Trim the wire edges so the eight wires are even with one another and are slightly less than 1/2-
inch past the end of the jacket. If the wires are too long, crosstalk (wire-to-wire interference)
can result; if the wires are too short, they can't make a good connection with the 8P8C (RJ-45)
plug.
8.
With the clip side of the 8P8C (RJ-45) plug facing away from you, push the cable into place
(see
Figure 17.12
)
. Verify that the wires are arranged according to the EIA/TIA 568B standard
before you crimp the plug onto the wires. (Refer to
Table 17.5
earlier in this chapter.) Adjust
the connection as necessary.
Figure 17.12. Push the 8P8C (RJ-45) connector into place, ensuring the cable pairs are ordered
properly.
9.
Use the crimping tool to squeeze the 8P8C (RJ-45) plug onto the cable (see
Figure 17.13
)
. The
end of the cable should be tight enough to resist being removed by hand.
