UniFi: Beginner’s Guide to Network Cabling | Part 1 - Cable Types & Termination

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In this episode we cover the key differences between ethernet cable types, where they are appropriate to install, and how to terminate using a RJ45 connector. Sean Croghan, a network engineer and installation professional with 20 years of experience, explains everything you need to know so you can run your own cables for your next UniFi deployment.

Stay tuned for more UniFi Beginner’s Guide to Network Cabling episodes to help you run your own cables in homes and small to medium sized businesses using UniFi Design Center.

00:37 *CAT5e is capable of 1G speeds

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Episode 3 - Small and Medium Business Installation with UniFi Design Center (Coming Soon)

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00:00 Part 1: Cable Types and Termination
00:14 Meet Sean Croghan - 20 Year Network Engineer
00:30 Ethernet Cable Types
01:33 How to Identify Existing Ethernet Cables
02:24 Unshielded Twisted Pair
02:45 Solid Core vs Stranded Wire
03:40 CMR vs CMP Cabling
04:39 Ethernet Termination - RJ45
06:12 568A vs 568B
07:28 Crimping
07:52 Next Episode: Home Install Using UniFi Design Center
Category
Ubiquiti
Tags
UniFi, UniFy, Ubiquiti
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