Netw310 Lab 2

1. In the videos you just watched where is the color code to use for the jack shown?

For the cat5e cable the color code is on the side of the jack while on the Cat6 cable its on the top side.

2. For the wires how many possible termination color code methods are there?

2.

3. How many wires are there in a UTP cable?

There is a total of 8 wires in pairs of 2 wires each.

4. What colors are used on these wires?

Blue, Blue/W, Orange, Orange/W, Green, Green/w, Brown, Brown/W

5. Thepunch down tool used to insert the wires into a jack such as this does what two things to each wire?

The punch down tool secures the wire into the slot and it trims the cable.

6. What is the most critical part of the termination procedure to ensure low crosstalk on the connection?

To keep the wires twisted as much as possible until it reaches the termination point.

7. How is the outer insulation covering each wire cut through during the termination procedure?

The outer insulation is cut when you press the punch down tool all the way down firmly.

8. Which termination color code method is used in this example?

B

9. In which video is the wire separation tower shown?

The Wire separation tower is shown in the second video.

10. Where are the pin numbers shown on the jack with the wire separation towers?

The pin numbers are shown in the color code on top of the jack.