Specifications

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Figure D-1: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable
Figure D-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.
Figure D-2: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable
Patch Panels and Cables
If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. Use
Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP
patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.
To wire patch panels, you need two Category 5 UTP cables with an RJ-45 plug at each end,
as shown here.