RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Wiring Diagram
Here's a reference chart for wiring Category 5 (Cat 5) ethernet cables for 10/100 BaseT. When buying raw cable, note that for Gigabit Ethernet, you may need Cat5(e). For further detail on Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6, read this wikipedia article.
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Straight Through Cable Wiring
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| 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 (T568A) |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1 | White with Orange | White with Green |
| Pin 2 | Orange | Green |
| Pin 3 | White with Green | White with Orange |
| Pin 4 | Blue | Blue |
| Pin 5 | White with Blue | White with Blue |
| Pin 6 | Green | Orange |
| Pin 7 | White with Brown | White with Brown |
| Pin 8 | Brown | Brown |
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