Computer Network Cabling: Ethernet Wiring Infrastructure

The Physical Side of Computer Networking; Wire Ethernet Cables from Scratch and Master the Fundamentals of RJ-45 Ports.

Created byMatt Thomas

Last updated 8/2017

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What you'll learn

Splice, Cut, and Install Data Wiring onto Jacks
Successfuly Install RJ45 Connectors onto Ethernet Cables
Properly Test All Cables / Connections for Signal
Find and Detect Network Cables within Walls and Clusters
Physically Increase Network Capabilities
Intuitively Run Cable

Course content

7 sections • 21 lectures • 41m total length

Intro to the Uses of Network Cabling0:47
What are network cables?
What can we do with them?
Well, let's find out.
A Look into CAT5/CAT6/CAT74:30
This lecture's an in-depth description of the different "Cat"egories.
CAT 5
CAT 5e
CAT 6
CAT 6a
CAT 7

Crimpers1:16
The Crimper - Used to evenly cut wires and secure RJ - 45 connectors
Punchdown Tool0:59
The Impact tool - Used for installing RJ - 45 Jacks
Electrician Scissors0:50
Electrician Scissors - Used for cutting cable
** Not kitchen scissors like the ones used in the video!!
Cable Tester1:58
Cable tester - One of the most important tools, it allows you to make sure your connections are true or not.
Much better than finding out the hard way.

The purpose of a Patch Cable0:35
We start by defining a "Patch cable", a patch of cable used to test a larger portion of that cable.
Splicing and Exposing Wire3:50
We begin the process of creating a patch cable by cutting off some cable and opening it up.
Color Coding and Leveling1:49
Once you've exposed the cable's inner wiring, you'll want to color code and level them.
Adding and Securing the Connector1:26
In this lecture, I demonstrate how to use the crimper to install RJ - 45 connectors.
Adding and Securing the Connector PT 24:57
This video's a review of the connector installation.
Testing the New made cable1:15
The most important part of creating cables - testing.
Review

Fitting and Wiring the Jack3:13
Install a RJ-45 jack on the cable by routing each untwisted wire into its own slot, ensuring no exposed conductors and keeping the same pattern for consistency.
Punching Down the Jack3:08
Now that the wires are fitted, we secure them to the jack using the Impact tool.
Fitting and Punching down PT 22:52
A review of punching down a jack
Testing the new Jack2:02
Time to test our new cable!
Review of Jacks

Requirements

Must be able to safetly utilize sharp objects
Certain tools (explained in detail in the course)

Description

Cabling is no-doubt one of the fundamentals of the IT world.

Whether you're an Intern or a Level III Technician, you'll eventually run into a situation that requires you to create and run cable. What seems like an easy task can turn into a real headache if the proper steps aren't executed properly.

This course is designed to teach you the core principles of network cabling so that you can;

Cut and Measure Ethernet Cable Wiring
Determine Category Types
Install (a.k.a. "Crimp") RJ45 Connectors onto Cables
Wire and Establish Connections with Jacks / Ports
Test and Diagnose New / Existing Connections
And everything else in-between

By the end, you'll know network cable wiring inside and out.

So, If you're ready to hone your skills in the art of cabling, Enroll now.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn physical network wiring.
Job hunters seeking knowledge for entry-level IT positions
Anyone who needs to run cable in their home / building
Business owners who need to run cable for their office(s)

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Course content

Introduction to Network Cables2 lectures • 5min

In-depth Look at Networking Cables3 lectures • 4min

Your Toolbox for Cabling4 lectures • 5min

Creating a Patch Cable6 lectures • 14min

Punching the Cable into Jacks4 lectures • 11min

Running Cable1 lecture • 1min

Wrap-up1 lecture • 1min

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