A network cable is the cheapest and easiest way to connect two computers. This will allow you to exchange files, play a network game, or take advantage of the Internet access that is available on the base computer. For direct computer-to-computer communication, when there are no special network devices, it is convenient to use a flip cable or crossover. This name indicates that the wires are crossed when compared to a standard cable crimp.
It is necessary
- - crimping pliers;
- - network cable;
- - connector.
Instructions
Step 1
Buy two connectors for a network cable, or preferably four if you have never crimped a cable before. Technically called RJ-45 or 8P8C, they are sold at any computer hardware store. In addition, prepare the network cable itself and the crimping tool.
Step 2
Measure out the correct amount of the eight-wire network cable if you already have a coil of this wire. Alternatively, measure the distance at which your computers will be and buy a cable from a store. The network cable comes in different types, shielded, double shielded, stranded or single-core. Any cable is suitable for a room or for laying in an entrance, although a multicore cable will be more flexible, which is useful for connecting to a laptop.
Step 3
Strip the insulation and shielding layer (if any) about 2.5 centimeters from each end of the cable. This can be done with a knife, wire cutters or a special tool - a stripper. Take care not to damage the colored insulation of the cable cores themselves. If you notice a break or break in the wiring, simply cut this section of the cable and re-strip a couple of centimeters of the cable on this side.
Step 4
The wires are usually twisted together, for which the network cable is called "twisted pair". Untangle them so that you can lay out the wires in one line and trim the length of all the wires. This can be done with scissors, wire cutters, or crimping pliers.
Step 5
For crimping the cable according to the "cross" scheme, for connecting the computer to the computer, a special arrangement of wires is used. At one end of the cable, the order of the conductors should be as follows: white-orange, orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, brown. Lay the wires in a row, pinch with two fingers and insert into the connector until it stops. See how correctly the mains cable cores are inserted into the grooves. Insert the plastic mains connector with wires into the crimping pliers and firmly squeeze the handles of the crimping tool. Half done, you've crimped one side of the crossover cable.
Step 6
Lay out the conductors of the free end of your cable in this order: white-green, green, white-orange, blue, white-blue, orange, white-brown, brown. As you can see, the layout is different. Look at the connector: on one side it is flat, and on the other it has a locking tab. Insert the wires into the RJ-45 so that the brown wire is on the right side of the row of wires. Check the order and how well the wiring is in the connector. Insert into crimping pliers and squeeze firmly. If done correctly, you have a complete crossover cable. You can check this on a network tester or try to set up communication between computers.
