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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).

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Straight Through Cable Wiring

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
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

r-45 ethernet wiring diagram

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