Ethernet Cables

Essential Question: How can I make my own patch cables to connect to the router at my house?

Mastery Objectives: 

• • Learn how to create a patch cable that would connect a computer to a networking device such as a hub, router, switch, or patch panel.

  • Learn how to test a cable to see if it works.

Directions: Create a patch cable/ethernet cable by untwisting the wires, cutting the wires, and placing them in an RJ-45 jack for crimping.