How to Rewire a Cat 6 Cable

Gigabit local area networks (LANs) are typically built upon an infrastructure that uses CAT6 cabling to connect network devices such as routers and switches. Workstations and servers that connect to the network also need CAT6 patch cables to support gigabit network speeds. A CAT6 patch cable may eventually lose the plastic tab that locks the connector into the socket and network disconnects may occur as a result. Replace CAT6 patch cable connectors with broken tabs to prevent network connectivity issues.

• 1

  Snip the damaged connector off of the CAT6 patch cable. Strip one inch of the protective covering from the same end of the patch cable. Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from each of the exposed wires in the cable.

• 2

  Place the exposed wires that you just stripped into a new RJ45 CAT6 connector in the following order:

  Pin 1 - White/Green wire

  Pin 2 - Green wire

  Pin 3 - White/Orange wire

  Pin 4 - Blue wire

  Pin 5 - White/Blue wire

  Pin 6 - Orange wire

  Pin 7 - White/Brown wire

  Pin 8 - Brown wire

  Note that the RJ45 connector pins are counted from left to right with the plastic tab down and the pins directed away from you:

• 3

  Push the wire strands at the end of the CAT6 patch cable into the new RJ45 connector. Press each wire firmly into place. The CAT6 protective sheath should be pushed slightly into the connector. Squeeze the handle of the crimping tool to secure the RJ45 pins into the wires. Your repair job is finished and your CAT6 patch cable is now ready for use.