Cat 5 A B

[Anonymouse]

Hi guys,

I've just moved into a new place and they have cat 5 going from the garage to the center of the house but they have wired it In Cat 5 A form while data like routera use Cat 5 B, I want to get a router on the other side of the Cat 5 A line.

 

My logic says that if I make a cat 5 B to A cable and a A to B that I can run a router on the other end, any ideas on how to get this working?

[Lurick]

If it's A to A standard on both ends then it doesn't matter.

They are just wire colors in the end. So long as they match at both ends and are straight through, you're fine.

[mynameisjuan]

Dont worry about Cat A or even making a crossover cable. Cat B is the standard and nowadays electronics can determine whether its a crossover or not and automatically adjust if needed. So stick to B for everything and youll be all good.

[Anonymouse]

I've only checked one end but I cant get a link so I'll check the other end, any other suggestions on why I'm not getting a link? 

[mynameisjuan]

5 minutes ago, Anonymouse said:

I've only checked one end but I cant get a link so I'll check the other end, any other suggestions on why I'm not getting a link? 

The cable could be damaged. Especially if it was not run correctly. But if you have a crimper I would try reterminating the ends.

[Anonymouse]

Just tried to check the other side but its glued into the wall an cant check it

 

I have a FTTP box in the garage and a patch that goes from the garage to the center of the house, currently the router is in the garage and is having trouble getting to all parts of the house.

 

I believe that line was used for some VoIP system if that helps.

 

And I currently dont have a crimper or a line tester 

[Chaz042]

When running cabling across a building or house, always use A to A or B to B.

TIA/EIA-568 A to A should be used for vertical runs, i.e. MDF on floor 1 to IDF1 on floor 2.

TIA/EIA-568 B to B should be used for horizontal runs, i.e. IDF1 on floor 2 to a desktop on floor 2.

 

Straight Through vs Crossover patch cables

TIA/EIA-568 A to B or vice versa should be used as a crossover cable to connect same type devices, i.e. switch to switch, PC to PC, router to router, PC to router. (Also check out Auto MDI/MDIX)

TIA/EIA-568 A to A and B to B should be used as a straight through cable to different type devices, i.e. switch to router or switch to PC. 

 

Hope I gave some useful info.

[Marshnt]

7 hours ago, Anonymouse said:

Just tried to check the other side but its glued into the wall an cant check it

 

I have a FTTP box in the garage and a patch that goes from the garage to the center of the house, currently the router is in the garage and is having trouble getting to all parts of the house.

 

I believe that line was used for some VoIP system if that helps.

 

And I currently dont have a crimper or a line tester 

Get a cheap tester.

 https://www.amazon.com/Zoostliss-Network-Cable-Tester-Networking/dp/B06XZYXN63/ref=zg_bs_7701919011_6/137-7229873-2334328?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A0BPBH3KGGDQNDQJK5AB