|  | 5.3 | Making and Testing Cable
| 5.3.2 | Making and testing Ethernet 10Base-T straight-through patch cable
| Lab Activity
| In this lab, you will use the following steps to make and test a straight-through patch cable.
As specified in the 568 standards, your cable may have a maximum length of 3 m.
| Cut a length of cable.
| Strip off the jacket.
| Separate out the 4 pairs of wires.
| Untwist the wires.
| Organize the wires according to the proper color code and flatten the wires.
| Maintain the color order and flatness of the wires, then clip their length so that a maximum of 1.2 cm of untwisted wire is present.
| Prepare wires for insertion into RJ-45 plug.
| Insert ordered wires into RJ-45 plug; make sure jackets are inserted into plug.
| Push the wires in firmly enough to make sure the conductors are all visible when you look at the plug from the end.
| Inspect the color code and jacket location to be sure they are correct.
| Insert the plug firmly into the crimp tool and crimp down completely.
| Inspect both ends visually and mechanically.
| Use a cable tester to verify the quality of the cable.
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