568A and 568B

Question 1

what is ISO/IEC 11801?

Answer 1

an international standard that specifies the requirements for generic cabling systems used in various premises for data communication. It provides guidelines for design, installation and performance of cabling systems.

Question 2

What is the TIA?

Answer 2

Telecommunications Industry Association. a trade association based in the US that represents the ICT industry.

Question 3

What is a T568A and T568B?

Answer 3

standard wiring scheme used for terminating twisted pair network cables, specifically ethernet cables. They define the arrangment of the colour coded wires within the cable connector, ensuring consistency and compatibilty across different network installations.

Question 4

What is an 8P8C connector?

Answer 4

also known as an RJ45 connector, a standardized connector used primarily for ethernet networking and telecommunications. “8p8c” stands for 8 positions, 8 contacts. This refers to the 8 conductive positions for eight wires in the connector.

Question 5

What is the order of the color scheme for T568A?

Answer 5

1. White and green
2. green
3. White and orange
4. Blue
5. White and blue
6. Orange
7. white and brown
8. Brown

Question 6

What is the order of the color scheme for T568B?

Answer 6

1. White and orange
2. Orange
3. White and green
4. Blue
5. White and blue
6. Green
7. White and brown
8. Brown