ethernet-- RJ-45

[fastfred]

This is my first experience in this area. I am running cat5e
and would like to know a sure way of termination,plugs and
receptacles. Can anyone give me some instruction or tips?
I have the crimper and jacket cutter.

Is there a basic way to check your work,before you place in service? I am wiring the cables straight as opposed to crossed.

Please be compassionate with any answers, I am a elderly HVAC
mechanic. And am doing this for the challenge as well as the
fexibility of the network.

[joey791]

First thing go out and buy a cable tester, will save you alot of time.

[johnl45]

Might help you
http://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=compnetworking&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.derose.net%2Fsteve%2Fguides%2F wiring%2F

[fastfred]

joey791

john145

Thanks for your help. I am locating a tester and the website looks like a very good help source.
It is easy to learn a lot if you don't know much.

[jrbenny]

I like these guys: http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchproducts.asp?s=SP&dept=lch33&search=1to25-1&child=1to25-1&across=2&sort=new&ureq=y

I'm sure there are others. These guys have excellent customer service.

[fastfred]

Update: re:RJ45 cable questions.

Thank's to all of you for your input. I bought the tester,
Ideal, and I found out no matter how good the plug looks, you have to test each one as it is made.
The network is small, 8 walljacks,but it still feels great to see it work.
The tester and website suggestions were really great.