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Testing the Connection of Assembled Cables
Context
Huawei provides two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cables and crossover cables.
l Straight-through cables are connected in a one-to-one manner. They are used to connect
terminals such as a computer or switch to network devices. Table 5-7 lists the connections
of core wires in a straight-through cable.
Table 5-7 Connections of core wires in a straight-through cable
RJ45 Connector 1 RJ45 Connector 2 Core Wire Color Twisted or Not
2 2 Orange Twisted
1 1 Orange-White
6 6 Green Twisted
3 3 Green-White
4 4 Blue Twisted
5 5 Blue-White
8 8 Brown Twisted
7 7 Brown-White
l Crossover cables are connected in a crossover manner. They are used to connect terminals
such as two computers or switches. Table 5-8 lists the connections of core wires in a
crossover cable.
Table 5-8 Connections of core wires in a straight crossover cable
RJ45 Connector 1 RJ45 Connector 2 Core Wire Color Twisted or Not
6 2 Orange Twisted
3 1 Orange-White
2 6 Green Twisted
1 3 Green-White
4 4 Blue Twisted
5 5 Blue-White
8 8 Brown Twisted
Huawei AP3x10xN&5x10xN&5x30xN&6x10xN&7x10xN
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