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The Physical Side of Computer Networking; Wire Ethernet Cables from Scratch and Master the Fundamentals of RJ-45 Ports.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- Splice
- Cut
- and Install Data Wiring onto Jacks
- Successfuly Install RJ45 Connectors onto Ethernet Cables
- Properly Test All Cables / Connections for Signal

What you'll learn

Splice
Cut
and Install Data Wiring onto Jacks
Successfuly Install RJ45 Connectors onto Ethernet Cables
Properly Test All Cables / Connections for Signal
Find and Detect Network Cables within Walls and Clusters
Physically Increase Network Capabilities
Intuitively Run Cable

* Requirements

* Must be able to safetly utilize sharp objects
* Certain tools (explained in detail in the course)

Description

Cabling is no-doubt one of the fundamentals of the IT world. 

Whether you're an Intern or a Level III Technician, you'll eventually run into a situation that requires you to create and run cable. What seems like an easy task can turn into a real headache if the proper steps aren't executed properly. 

This course is designed to teach you the core principles of network cabling so that you can; 

  • Cut and Measure Ethernet Cable Wiring
  • Determine Category Types 
  • Install (a.k.a. "Crimp") RJ45 Connectors onto Cables
  • Wire and Establish Connections with Jacks / Ports
  • Test and Diagnose New / Existing Connections
  • And everything else in-between 

By the end, you'll know network cable wiring inside and out.

So, If you're ready to hone your skills in the art of cabling, Enroll now.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to learn physical network wiring.
  • Job hunters seeking knowledge for entry-level IT positions
  • Anyone who needs to run cable in their home / building
  • Business owners who need to run cable for their office(s)

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures

Introduction to Network Cables 2 lectures

Intro to the Uses of Network Cabling Preview 00:47

What are network cables? 

What can we do with them? 

Well, let's find out. 


A Look into CAT5/CAT6/CAT7 Preview 04:30

This lecture's an in-depth description of the different "Cat"egories. 

CAT 5

CAT 5e

CAT 6

CAT 6a

CAT 7

In-depth Look at Networking Cables 3 lectures

Splicing and Examining Inner Wiring Preview 02:00

In this video I quickly take apart a cable and expose the inner wiring. 

RJ45 - Connectors Preview 00:44

RJ - 45 Connectors are the main connectors we use for data transfer

It's the successor to the RJ - 11 cable, which we primarily use for voice. 

Jacks and Color Coding (A / B) Preview 01:05

A quick look at the RJ - 45 Jack. 

Your Toolbox for Cabling 4 lectures

Crimpers Preview 01:16

The Crimper - Used to evenly cut wires and secure RJ - 45 connectors 

Punchdown Tool Preview 00:59

The Impact tool - Used for installing RJ - 45 Jacks

Electrician Scissors Preview 00:50

Electrician Scissors - Used for cutting cable

** Not kitchen scissors like the ones used in the video!! 

Cable Tester Preview 01:58

Cable tester - One of the most important tools, it allows you to make sure your connections are true or not.

Much better than finding out the hard way. 

Creating a Patch Cable 7 lectures

The purpose of a Patch Cable Preview 00:35

We start by defining a "Patch cable", a patch of cable used to test a larger portion of that cable. 

Splicing and Exposing Wire Preview 03:50

We begin the process of creating a patch cable by cutting off some cable and opening it up. 

Color Coding and Leveling Preview 01:49

Once you've exposed the cable's inner wiring, you'll want to color code and level them. 

Adding and Securing the Connector Preview 01:26

In this lecture, I demonstrate how to use the crimper to install RJ - 45 connectors. 

Adding and Securing the Connector PT 2 Preview 04:57

This video's a review of the connector installation. 

Testing the New made cable Preview 01:15

The most important part of creating cables - testing. 

Review

Punching the Cable into Jacks 5 lectures

Fitting and Wiring the Jack Preview 03:13

Punching Down the Jack Preview 03:08

Now that the wires are fitted, we secure them to the jack using the Impact tool. 

Fitting and Punching down PT 2 Preview 02:52

A review of punching down a jack

Testing the new Jack Preview 02:02

Time to test our new cable! 

Review of Jacks

Running Cable 1 lectures

Considerations and Helpful Tools for Running Cable Preview 01:21

Every cabling job is going to be different. Here are a few tips for navigating a job in the field. 

Wrap-up 1 lectures

Working in the Real World Preview 00:50

Congrats on making it to the end! 

If you have any lingering questions, please leave it in the Q&A. I promise I'll answer any questions you might have. 

Happy cabling!