Ethernet Wiring

Ethernet wiring is used for various devices within a Crestron Lighting Control system, including connecting a lighting control processor to the lighting network, connecting Zūm Net devices to the lighting network, and connecting TSW touch-screen interfaces to the lighting network, among other devices.

Cabling

All cable should be at least Category 5e, if not Category 6 or Category 6a. The 

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