How To Make A Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable

The category 6 augmented cable standard or cat 6a was created to further improve the performance of cat 6 ethernet cables using cat 6a enables 10 gigabit ethernet data rates over a single cable run up to 328 feet.

How to make a cat6 network ethernet cable. This procedure generally applies to cat 6 rj45 connectors. How to make an ethernet cable purchasing ethernet cables can be quite expensive and pre made lengths are not always the length you need. Cat 6 supports 10 gigabit ethernet only up to 164 feet of cable length. Repeat the procedure on the other end of the cable using the same wiring diagram.

If you plan to use snagless boots this would be a good time to slide them on. Now you can make ethernet cables of any length fix broken connectors or make yourself a crossover cable. The twisting of the pairs in the network cable is what helps to ensure good connectivity and keeps cross talk interference to a minimum. Be sure the boots will be facing out towards the connector.

If you are interested in making an ethernet crossover cable just do an image search for ethernet crossover cable diagram to get a wire configuration diagram. For this we recommend our lantest pro cable tester. Cut the cable to the length needed. An alternate method is given for connectors utilizing a load bar.

Test the cable using a high quality four pair tester. Place the boots on the cable. A key point to remember in making ethernet patch cords is that the twists in the individual pairs should remain entwined as long as possible until they reach the rj 45 plug termination. See snagless boots.

Notes regarding making category 6 patch cable. The large part of the boot is to cover the connector so should be closets to the cut.