This Ethernet cable can be used to connect a network interface card (NIC) to an Ethernet switch or hub. They transmit data using the Ethernet protocol. Ethernet cables have RJ-45 jacks on both ends, each with 8 pins (They look similar to telephone jacks, which use 4 pins or 6 pins).

Equipment using an Ethernet cable is referred to as wired. The most popular Ethernet cable in current use, Category 5 or CAT5, supports both traditional and Fast Ethernet. The Category 5e (CAT5e) cable supports Gigabit Ethernet.

This cable is compatible with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100VG-Anylan and 1000Base-T.


RJ-45 Male Connector

Ethernet Cable Pinout

Name

Color

Pin

TX+

White/Orange

1

TX-

Orange

2

RX+

White/Green

3

–

Blue

4

–

White/Blue

5

RX-

Green

6

–

White/Brown

7

–

Brown

8

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