[mythtvnz] OT: Recommended wiring scheme and RJ-45 connectors for Lexcom (Cat7) cable

[Jean-Francois Pirus]

see http://www.hvs.on.ca/modular_jack_wiring.htm

Pick T568A or T568B wiring standard, there is no real difference, just pick 
one and stick to it,

The main thing is to keep the pairs together, which are
1 & 2
3 & 6
4 & 5
7 & 8


For the RJ-45 Lugs, the one thing to get right is the choice of stranded or 
solid based on your cable. In-wall Cat7 should be solid core but it pays to 
check.


-------- Original Message --------

> Hi all,
> 
> I installed a bunch of Lexcom Cat7 cable into my house a while back  
> when doing some renovations and now want to connect some of it up.  
> I've decided against using Lexcom components due to price,  
> inflexibility of modules available and lack of info for DIYers. I  
> recall someone on the list a while back saying they used Lexcom cable  
> to wire an otherwise conventional structured network and just wondered  
> what the best approach is to wire the cable to Cat6A spec. What wiring  
> scheme should be used? Does the colour coding on the Lexcom wiring map  
> to wiring standards and if not what's the best mapping to use?  
> Finally, any recommendations on the type of RJ-45 plug to connect. I  
> was looking at the bog standard Cat 6 RJ-45 8P8C Modular Plug (Rounded  
> Solid) - 50 micron product from CablesDirect - will that suffice.
> 
> The Cat7 spec says "Category 7 is terminated with RJ-45 compatible  
> GG45 connectors or TERA connectors, and it is rated for transmission  
> frequencies up to 600 MHz" but I take it lower spec connectors can be  
> used to get Cat6 results.
> 
> Full RJ-45 list at: http://www.cablesdirect.co.nz/catalog/search?quickfind_needle=rj45%20plug%20solid%20round
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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