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Can Cat5e cables be wired in series, or should they be parallel for different jack locations?

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Cat5e for network purposes is used in point-to-point topology. Simple: one socket or jack equals one wire.

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How do I strip the cable ends?

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You should use a wire stripper. However, it is possible to do it with scissors, with a bit of force and hassle.

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What is the difference between cut five and cut six?

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The wire thickness and the procedure of making a custom cable is a tad different.

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I would like to wire to a guitar-plug for a stylish design. Is it possible to use only three cables for browsing?

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No, this is not possible. You can't plug a guitar-plug into a Ethernet port. Also, in order to have a working connection, you need to use all cables.

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Does the direction matter? Right to left or left to right?

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Surprisingly, not if you wire both plugs of the cable in the same direction. But if you wire one end in one direction and another in another, such a cable will not work.

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How do you know which cable you're using (if it's 568 A or B)?

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The connector's housing is transparent. You can look through the connector inside to see the order of wires. This only matters if you need to replace one of the plugs.

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How can you extend an Ethernet cable?

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Purchase an Ethernet coupler. This is a small device that connects two Ethernet cables together. Be sure you have an additional Ethernet cable of the same category (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6) as your existing cable. Plug one end of your existing Ethernet cable into one side of the coupler and the other end of the additional Ethernet cable into the other side. Once connected, check if your network connection is working properly. Alternatively, you can use a longer Ethernet cable directly if you prefer not to use a coupler.

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