This Ethernet cable can be used to connect a network interface card (NIC) to an Ethernet switch or hub. They transmit data using the Ethernet protocol. Ethernet cables have RJ-45 jacks on both ends, each with 8 pins (They look similar to telephone jacks, which use 4 pins or 6 pins).
Equipment using an Ethernet cable is referred to as wired. The most popular Ethernet cable in current use, Category 5 or CAT5, supports both traditional and Fast Ethernet. The Category 5e (CAT5e) cable supports Gigabit Ethernet.
This cable is compatible with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100VG-Anylan and 1000Base-T.
RJ-45 Male Connector
Ethernet Cable Pinout
|
Name |
Color |
Pin |
|---|---|---|
|
TX+ |
White/Orange |
1 |
|
TX- |
Orange |
2 |
|
RX+ |
White/Green |
3 |
|
– |
Blue |
4 |
|
– |
White/Blue |
5 |
|
RX- |
Green |
6 |
|
– |
White/Brown |
7 |
|
– |
Brown |
8 |
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