Crossover Cable

My first crossover cable. I used the following diagram from Tournas Dimitrios’ Blog:

Crossover Cable Wiring

So the normal ends of the cable is wired as T-568B as shown above on the right. So I cut one end and manipulated the wires as shown on T-568A above:

Wiring a Crossover CableCut the wires to the same length then slide into the end. Sliding them in was much easier than I though it would be.

Wiring a Crossover CableThen used the punch down tool to tighten the end onto the wires.

Wiring a Crossover Cable 3Label the cable and we are done!

 

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