AP7052DN&AP7152DN
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
5 Appendix
Issue 01 (2017-12-29)
Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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5.1.3.7 Testing the Connection of Assembled Cables
Context
Huawei provides two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through cables and crossover cables.
Straight-through cables are connected in a one-to-one manner. They are used to connect
terminals such as a computer or switch to network devices. Table 5-10 lists the
connections of core wires in a straight-through cable.
Table 5-10
Connections of core wires in a straight-through cable
RJ45 Connector 1
RJ45 Connector 2
Core Wire Color
Twisted or Not
2
2
Orange
Twisted
1
1
Orange-White
6
6
Green
Twisted
3
3
Green-White
4
4
Blue
Twisted
5
5
Blue-White
8
8
Brown
Twisted
7
7
Brown-White
Crossover cables are connected in a crossover manner. They are used to connect
terminals such as two computers or switches. Table 5-11 lists the connections of core
wires in a crossover cable.
Table 5-11
Connections of core wires in a straight crossover cable
RJ45 Connector 1
RJ45 Connector 2
Core Wire Color
Twisted or Not
6
2
Orange
Twisted
3
1
Orange-White
2
6
Green
Twisted
1
3
Green-White
4
4
Blue
Twisted
5
5
Blue-White
8
8
Brown
Twisted
7
7
Brown-White
Figure 5-85 shows the pins of an RJ45 connector.