Ethernet Wiring Standards

Ethernet is used to connect

Cabling

All Ethernet cable should be Category 5e, Category 6, or Category 6a.

Terminations

Cresnet Ethernet devices require the use of RJ-45 connectors. 

While either T568A or T568B termination pin-out are acceptable, it is recommended to use the T568B pin-out for all terminations. By keeping to one standard, it is easier to stay consistent and prevent errors where the two sides of a single cable are not terminated to the same standard.

See Figure 1 for the T568-B pin-out.

Figure 1: Sea