Chapter 15: Appendix

Insert the UTP cable signal lines into the connector

Install the signal lines in the correct order, and check to make sure the wires reach all the way into the connector. Look at the connector from the front, top and bottom.

Assembling a UTP cable connector

After making sure the signal lines are fully inserted, crimp the connector using a special tool. After crimping, check the connector using a dedicated tester.

Special tool for crimping UTP connectors

UTP connector

Insert the connector

Crimp with the tool

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