Step to Make a Network Cable

1. 1
   Unroll the required length of network cable and add a little extra wire, just in case. If a boot is to be fitted, do so before stripping away the sleeve and ensure the boot faces the correct way.
   
   
2. 2
   
   Carefully remove the outer jacket of the cable.
3. 3
   
   Inspect the newly revealed wires for any cuts or scrapes that expose the copper wire inside.
4. 4
   
   Untwist the pairs so they will lay flat between your fingers.
5. 5
   
   Arrange the wires based on the wiring specifications you are following.
   
   • 568B - Put the wires in the following order, from left to right:
     
     
     • white orange
     • orange
     • white green
     • blue
     • white blue
     • green
     • white brown
     • brown
   • 568A - from left to right: white/green, green, white/orange, blue, white/blue, orange, white/brown, brown. You can also use the mnemonic 1-2-3-6/3-6-1-2 to remember which wires are switched.
     
     
     
6. 6
   Press all the wires flat and parallel between your thumb and forefinger.
7. 7
   
   Keep the wires flat and in order as you push them into the RJ-45 plug with the flat surface of the plug on top.
8. 8
   
   Place the wired plug into the crimping tool.
9. 9
   Repeat all of the above steps with the other end of the cable.
10. 10
    
    Test the cable to ensure that it will function in the field.