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What's wrong with my custom LAN cable?

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Mar 15, 202642326 views
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This question is basically a continuation of this previous question. Never mind, here's the deal: I've made a LAN cable that goes through a wall, but it doesn't work. The cable is roughly 10m/30ft long. I crimped both ends myself according to this detailed explanation, and the job looks to be well …

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The twisted pairs matter. The conductors connected to the following pin pairs must be twisted together: 1 & 2 3 & 6 <-- Note: NOT 3 & 4. 4 & 5 <-- Note: NOT 5 & 6. 7 & 8 A simple cable tester like that can't tell which pin pairs are on the same twis…

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