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Appendix B. Color code for Category cable
destination. This can help determine why a network is slow (or not
functioning). Enter
tracert /? at the prompt to display the options possible
with this command.
EXAMPLES OF USE: Determine how many routers between my system
and the ISO that services Byte Brothers. Enter tracert followed by the
name or IP address of the destination (enter www .bytebrothers.com).
Netstat
USE: Displays the current status of all listening TCP/IP ports. A TCP/IP
port is where applications connect to the server or workstation.
EXAMPLES OF USE: I would like to see how many applications are tied
to my system that use TCP/IP.
Executing troubleshooting programs from the command line
All of the programs discussed must be executed from the command line
of your operating system. To reach the command line on Windows 95
and 98 systems, click on START>PROGRAMS and Select the MS DOS
prompt. Then enter your command.
On Windows XP systems, click on START>PROGRAMS> and select
ACCESSORIES then COMMAND LINE. Then enter your command.
On other systems select
Run from the main menu and enter "cmd".
Then enter your command.
TO EXIT THE COMMAND LINE: Enter EXIT.
EIA/TIA 568B STRAIGHT THRU
PIN # PIN# WIRE COLOR
1 1 Orange/White
2 2 Orange
3 3 Green/White
6 6 Green
4 4 Blue
5 5 Blue/White
7 7 Brown/White
8 8 Brown
Colors: The first color is the base color on the cable. Second color
is the stripe color of the cable. A straight-thru cable has identical
ends.
Note: The above color code is the most popular in use.
Appendix B. Color code for Category cable
RJ45 Connectors (sockets and plugs): The Base-T Standard uses
RJ45 sockets and plugs. The RJ45 socket has 8 pins. The pins are
numbered 1 to 8. Looking at the socket with insertion key facing down,
pin number 1 is to the left.
SOCKETS PLUGS
PIN NUMBERS
1 8 8 8 8 1 1 1
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