Ever broken the connector on your Ethernet cable? Can’t find the right length patch cable or just wondering how to make your own? Look no further I have your answers.

I haven’t had too much time to test out any new games or even old ones lately, so I thought, why not teach you how to make a patch cable?

In this video you’ll learn the basics of networking 101, how to make a patch cable – also known as a straight through cable. These cables are used for practically all home network cabling: from your cable modem to your router, your router to the PC, PS3, Xbox and Wii. In some cases with one extra piece of equipment hosting LAN parties too.

I have always preferred making my own because we run our own Ethernet cables through the house and I really hate running cables on the floor or nailed up against the wall. It looks too messy. Plus it’s hard finding the right length cable at times.

Materials needed:
1. Cat 5, Cat5e, or Cat6 UTP cable (whatever length you need + extra for mistakes and to make sure it’s long enough)
2. RJ-45 Connectors (at least 2 but pick up several more for any mistakes)
3. Wire cutters or scissors (anything to cut away the insulation)
4. RJ-45 Crimper

I am following the TIA/EIA 568B standard color coding, you can find a diagram here:
http://www.archonmagnus.com/computing/elec/diagrams/ethernetCableDiagram.jpg

Starting left to right
White Orange / Orange / White Green / Blue / White Blue / Green/ White Brown / Brown

If you have any questions or if anything was unclear just drop me a comment.