CABLES
Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins.
Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers
Straight-through Cable
End 1
1(TD+)
2
3(RD+)
6
End 2
1(TD+)
2
3(RD+)
6
Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not connected.
Crossover Cable
Crossover
End 1
1(TD+)
2
3(RD+)
6
End 2
3(RD+)
6
1(TD+)
2
Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not connected.