Understanding the TIA/EIA-568-B Standard for Crimping RJ-45 Connectors

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The color code for crimping typically refers to the standard color-coding used for RJ-45 connectors in Ethernet cables. Here's the most common standard: *TIA/EIA-568-B Standard:* 1. *White/Orange* (1) 2. *Orange* (2) 3. *White/Green* (3) 4. *Blue* (4) 5. *White/Blue* (5) 6. *Green* (6) 7. *White/Brown* (7) 8. *Brown* (8) *Order:* 1. *568B*: White/Orange, Orange, White/Green, Blue, White/Blue, Green, White/Brown, Brown 2. *568A*: White/Green, Green, White/Orange, Blue, White/Blue, Orange, White/Brown, Brown When crimping, ensure the wires are in the correct order and securely fastened to the RJ-45 connector.

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