Local Area Networking - Upgrading and Repairing PCs - page 1031

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 con-
nection with the 8P8C (RJ-45) plug.
8. Withtheclipsideofthe8P8C(RJ-45)plugfacingawayfromyou,pushthecableinto
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.
Figure 17.13 Firmly squeeze the crimping tool to attach the connector to the cable.