Ethernet Wiring
Crossover cable - same devices
computer to computer, router to router, switch to switch
Straight through cable - different devices
router to computer, switch to computer
Straight Through Cable Wiring
(TIA/EIA-568-B T568B)
| RJ-45 Pin # | Color (both sides same) |
|---|---|
| Pin 1 | White with Orange |
| Pin 2 | Orange |
| Pin 3 | White with Green |
| Pin 4 | Blue |
| Pin 5 | White with Blue |
| Pin 6 | Green |
| Pin 7 | White with Brown |
| Pin 8 | Brown |
Cross-over Cable Wiring
| RJ-45 Pin # | 1 end Color | 2 end Color (T568B) |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1 | White with Orange | White with Green |
| Pin 2 | Orange | Green |
| Pin 3 | White with Green | White with Orange |
| Pin 4 | Blue | White with Brown |
| Pin 5 | White with Blue | Brown |
| Pin 6 | Green | Orange |
| Pin 7 | White with Brown | Blue |
| Pin 8 | Brown | White with Blue |
This crossover cable is suitable for 1000Base-T operation




