3.1.4 Wiring Standards

Learn the termination standards used by the internet backbone infrastructure, internet providers, and businesses.

Patch Cables

Patch cables use the same wire configuration on each connector end.

• T568A Wires are arranged from pins 1-8 in each connector in the following order:
  • GW, G, OW, B, BW, O, BrW, Br
• T568B Wires are arranged from pins 1-8 in each connector in the following order:
  • OW, O, GW, B, BW, G, BrW, Br

As long as you all the cables use the same standard, it doesn't matter which standard use. This can help dispel confusion during troubleshooting.

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