How to Wire Your Own Ethernet Cable

If you plan on wiring your house with CAT-5 or CAT-6, knowing how the wires work is a necessity. Without proper pinouts on the connectors, you get nothing but Local Network Connection Unavailable balloons from the Windows system tray. Along with proper tools, like a cable crimper, wire cutters and a mountain of patience, a configuration diagram will save you hours of troubleshooting later on. Follow the Internet Centre tips on wiring Ethernet cable to avoid frustration and acheive maximum throughput.
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