Cable Crimpers: Adding Connectors to Cables

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What is the purpose of a cable crimper?

To add connectors onto the end of the cables (correct)
To organize the cables into neat bundles
To test the conductivity of the cables
To cut the cables into desired lengths

In which step of cable installation are crimpers typically used?

After running the cable through the floor or ceiling (correct)
After organizing the cables into neat bundles
During cable testing
Before running the cables through walls

What is pushed into the copper in twisted pair cables when using crimpers?

Plastic casing
Rubber insulation
Fiber optics
Metal pins (correct)

What kind of connector is used for ethernet?

RJ45 connector (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final action of a crimper on a connector?

It secures the connector onto the cable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What tools are needed to create a custom ethernet cable?

Crimper, electrician scissors, wire stripper (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to understand frequencies and identify interference in wireless networks?

Wi-Fi analyzer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are tone generators and inductive probes used for in network environments?

Locate specific cables (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to connect wires to a punch down blocks?

Punchdown tool (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is important when working with punch down blocks?

Organization due to management of many cables (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the copper on the outside of the RJ45 connector utilized?

By the device (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary when making proper network connections?

Practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required when working with wireless networks to locate specific cables in large environments?

Tone generators and inductive probes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when working with punch down blocks?

Organization of many cables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cable tester in networking?

To perform a continuity test and identify cable connection issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do loopback plugs help in testing?

Physical interface functionality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a physical network tap?

To analyze network traffic and send it to an analyzer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why would you use a port mirror or SPAN on a switch?

To duplicate data going between different interfaces on the switch (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of ethernet is important to maintain through the cable?

Maintaining cable twist (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of duplicating numbers on both ends of the ethernet drop?

To identify cable connections at both ends of the cable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a function of a simple cable tester?

Measuring crosstalk values between wires (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do loopback cables help in testing?

Optical fiber connectivity issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a port mirror or SPAN do on a switch?

Duplicate data going between different interfaces on the switch (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it useful to keep very good documentation for punch down connections?

To identify cable connections at both ends of the cable (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

When making a network connection, the copper inside the wires is connected to RJ45 connectors using sharp prongs that extend the copper into the connector, creating a connection with the device being plugged into.
The copper on the outside of the RJ45 connector is utilized by the device.
To create a custom ethernet cable, one needs a crimper, electrician scissors, and a wire stripper.
Different cable types require specific connectors.
Practice is necessary to make proper connections.
When working with wireless networks, a Wi-Fi analyzer can be used to understand frequencies and identify interference.
Tone generators and inductive probes are used to locate specific cables in large environments.
Some networks use punch down blocks, requiring tools to permanently connect wires to the block, cutting off excess wire after making the connection.
Organization is important when working with punch down blocks due to the management of many cables.