I would think it was obvious that he did it to show the process for the viewer. It would be difficult to show the viewer what was shown if he was terminating from the other direction. However, it might have been a good idea to specify that he was doing this for ease of teaching and that the cable was normally placed in the opposite direction.
As long as the cable is supported "zip tied" to the 110, should not matter really if its inside or outside. The point that needs to follow is bicsi standards that is, the twist needs to be less then a half a inch and punched down. 110 need to be redesigned to put the position number on the outside of the termination row. It is kind of hard to read when it is on the inside of the punch down rows.
@@LK-pc4sq its not that hard to tell, with order on inside, being they have it on every section and even if get to last point on panel then just look at the wiring of the rest
Nice video. Most manufacturers recommend keeping your punchdown tool set to the LOW setting when punching down patch panels as damage can occur to the patch panel. Often people will set their tool on HIGH thinking it cuts the wire better. LOW works fine. If it doesn't, you probably have a dull blade and you need to change the tip.
I would not untwist the pairs before punching. Use the raised peak to wedge between each pair to keep the twists in-place up to the block to minimize cross-talk and signal loss -- this is critical for cat6(a) certification -- then untwist the pair on the cut side before punching down for a cleaner cut. Then you'll get a tight connection with minimal signal loss and a lower chance of needing to undo a patch due to a test failure.
Great video. Very clear, easy to see what you are doing and the explanation of each step was completely easy to follow. I appreciate the time you took to make a very useful video.
Great Video! The most detailed and thorough on punching down cables on a panel. You even explained how to properly use the punch tool. This may be the best video about this process on youtube. Thanks Mercy!
very good teaching on the color codes on 568 B or A easy for dummies to punch down a panel ...just hoped you laid the catv inside block instead you got them from the outside ....anyways cheers bro plus very clear video !
Why untwist the pairs more than needed at all? Maintain the color's twist rate (each color has a different number of twists per meter) right up until they enter the punch down slots. The certifier should give you better results that way.
@First Last Usually a Fluke DSX cable analyzer that certifies the cable is terminated correctly and will perform at the given speed. It also measures near end cross talk and far end cross talk which is why untwisting the pairs is a bad idea.
it is great, but, why didn't u do the second one?.....does it have to b wired at mirror image color order? or, looking from the center, u have to go in the same color order from left to right? please, include an explanation about it, and, if possible, as well, and clear, as this one, thx in advance....
It's just a different color pattern to follow. It doesn't matter which one you use, as long as you're consistent at both ends. You could literally make up your OWN scheme if you wanted as long as your consistent at both ends ... but the NEXT GUY who comes along won't know what you did. That's why they make standards for everyone to follow. Not having standards would be like a "STOP" sign (on the road) meaning different things in two different cities. 568B just happens to be one of the most often used schemes.
Thanks a lot Mr. Mercy for the nice video, it is possible to use one network cat6 cable for both PC and IP phone? I mean, can I generate a port from an existing port with out using a small switch or other device.
Hi, For example I have a utp cable with this scenario. I follow the color coding scheme type b on the patch panel on the other end what color coding scheme should I use direct to rj45, no keystone jack. Thank you for the help
I have a brand new home with cat5 home run to a punchdown block in a panel in my laundry room. How do I tone out each individual cable? I can't seem to identify specific cables in the block.
I understand he was keeping the cable on the outside of the patch panel to show the color coding but the sheath to the cat 5 should be inside of the patch panel. Other than that, great video.
No, as long as you do the same on both ends. If you mix 568A and B on the same cable, you will get a 4 conductor cross-over cable. Most Ethernet devices can detect the crossover and work around it. Some older stuff required cross-overs for switch uplinks. Some had dedicated ports for uplinks etc. Today, most Ethernet ports will cross automatically.
Thank you for your idiot-proof video, very helpful since the installer who wired my apartment left one of the in-wall connections unterminated in my patch panel...
how come i see some videos where they will punch down all 8 wires on one side and some videos shows that 4wires gets punch on one side and remaning 4wires will be punch on the bottom part ?
In most cases, the wiring needs to follow the same scheme on both ends. Certain less-common situations require a "crossover" cable, which deliberately has one end wired to the "A" standard and the other end wired following the "B" standard. Crossover cables need to be marked in such a way that it is immediately clear that it is not a normal "straight through" cable. Here in the USA, we seem to have decided on the 568B scheme as our standard. Either scheme works, but it's important to be consistent -- at both ends of the wire -- throughout the project -- and (in practice) according to established geographical/professional conventions.
You COULD literally use your OWN scheme, so long as it's the same at both ends. The problem with that is, when the next guy comes along, he wont' know what the heck you were doing. That's why it's best to stick to standard schemes, and 568B seems to be the current favorite.
I need to Identify my wall ports to where the patch panel was. The old tenants IT guy just cut the cables and did not leave any identification on that end. 🥵! I think there is a meter or something like a chicken foot to check the continuity through ends. Danger I made a 110 plug, tided it to a cat wire to run current through the line. I did not attach the neutral and I am going to check it tomorrow with my chicken foot. I will let you know if it works or if I had to call the fire department. going to make my home-made patch pannel with four hole plate covers in a wall box,
I'm setting up temperature probes that I'll terminate using an RJ45. The RJ45s will go into the patch panel and the back of it will need some of the lines to be connected. I guess I can do this further upstream and just connect single cores to each holder/section/RJ45 plug. The other option I have is gutting a small router and putting the controller inside it and use the female RJ45 plugs to receive the probes....should make it nice and tidy.
Yeah, maybe. I'm not good at it though. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm an entomologist and have a lot of ideas about my research. Maybe I should start putting them out there because I need help sometimes.
The punch down tool in that video is manufactured by Greenlee. We no longer carry it because it sucks. We got bad feedback from our contractor customers regarding the spring inside. We've had this one for a long time and it's been good - www.discount-low-voltage.com/Tools-Testers/Punch-Tools/ET-700-010
Interesting how he is terminating with the cable on the outside of the 110. I have always installed the cable between the termination rows.
same lel
I would think it was obvious that he did it to show the process for the viewer. It would be difficult to show the viewer what was shown if he was terminating from the other direction.
However, it might have been a good idea to specify that he was doing this for ease of teaching and that the cable was normally placed in the opposite direction.
As long as the cable is supported "zip tied" to the 110, should not matter really if its inside or outside. The point that needs to follow is bicsi standards that is, the twist needs to be less then a half a inch and punched down. 110 need to be redesigned to put the position number on the outside of the termination row. It is kind of hard to read when it is on the inside of the punch down rows.
@@LK-pc4sq its not that hard to tell, with order on inside, being they have it on every section and even if get to last point on panel then just look at the wiring of the rest
Inside is in fact the correct way.
This is the most focus tutorial ive ever seen in patch panel process.
Wow 11 years old video yet incredibly detailed and clear description.
Nice video. Most manufacturers recommend keeping your punchdown tool set to the LOW setting when punching down patch panels as damage can occur to the patch panel. Often people will set their tool on HIGH thinking it cuts the wire better. LOW works fine. If it doesn't, you probably have a dull blade and you need to change the tip.
A clear, no BS video. Thanks. Extra thanks for identifying the components you're using, like the type of blade on the punchdown tool.
This might be the best youtube video I have ever seen. No fluff. Lots of good instruction. Easy to follow.
This man has done an excellent instructional video and audio. Great zoom shots too. Thanks
That man is also very handsome 😍
Learning this from 2024. Thank you man
Lol same
Instant expert. Nicely done. Natural educator!
Watching this video after 11 years Still I learn Something New
Excellent tutorial here. really liked how you broke down the color coding standards as well as 'landing' the wires properly to minimize signal loss.
I would not untwist the pairs before punching. Use the raised peak to wedge between each pair to keep the twists in-place up to the block to minimize cross-talk and signal loss -- this is critical for cat6(a) certification -- then untwist the pair on the cut side before punching down for a cleaner cut.
Then you'll get a tight connection with minimal signal loss and a lower chance of needing to undo a patch due to a test failure.
Great tip!
There cant be any other video to beat this one on wiring a patch panel. Cheers up, man...
Great video. Very clear, easy to see what you are doing and the explanation of each step was completely easy to follow. I appreciate the time you took to make a very useful video.
You save me hours of work . Thank you so I was going crazy
Nice clear and hassle free, just what the doctor ordered, thank you.
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use to do this all the time. worked in a data center, since keystones I won't go back.
best video on youtube for installing a patch panel. VERY clear instructions, thank you!!
Great Video! The most detailed and thorough on punching down cables on a panel. You even explained how to properly use the punch tool. This may be the best video about this process on youtube. Thanks Mercy!
You have kept your heart in this video I have liked it. It's so educative.
Thanks for posting. Good pace, clear and simple to follow. Nice work.
For an old vid, boy it's clear as! A++
good video...doesn't have hands showing and blocking the operation from view...it is the wire and the patch panel...very clear.
Clear, concise, great quality video. Showed me just what I needed to see. Thanks!
Nice and pedagogic description
very good teaching on the color codes on 568 B or A easy for dummies to punch down a panel ...just hoped you laid the catv inside block instead you got them from the outside ....anyways cheers bro plus very clear video !
I think he did it that way so viewers could clearly see the colored wires matching the label on the panel.
Excellent tutorial!!!!!!! Very clear and very good explanation, Thanks for helping the community. I will send my students this link for sure.
Thanks. I think this tutorials is very helpful for beginners...
whoever you are , your demo is awesome.
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great video. really easy to follow and only one i was able to find in a decent resolution
Why untwist the pairs more than needed at all?
Maintain the color's twist rate (each color has a different number of twists per meter) right up until they enter the punch down slots. The certifier should give you better results that way.
+Darr Darr
indeed! never untwist more than you need to.
@First Last Usually a Fluke DSX cable analyzer that certifies the cable is terminated correctly and will perform at the given speed. It also measures near end cross talk and far end cross talk which is why untwisting the pairs is a bad idea.
yow sir nice video, can i ask ? patch panel is use for extention? for the wall to connect a lan device?
Thank you so much for this video. Now I know how this works and how to install my own. Thank you!
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Nicely done. Thanks for sharing 👍
I love that this guy's name is Mercy. I need healing.
thank you guys!
Very clear and concise video!
it is great, but, why didn't u do the second one?.....does it have to b wired at mirror image color order? or, looking from the center, u have to go in the same color order from left to right? please, include an explanation about it, and, if possible, as well, and clear, as this one, thx in advance....
Very good Sir
Excellent video, thank you!!!
What’s the difference from A and B?
Can you please tell me
Thx
can anyone answere Molvi ?
It's just a different color pattern to follow. It doesn't matter which one you use, as long as you're consistent at both ends. You could literally make up your OWN scheme if you wanted as long as your consistent at both ends ... but the NEXT GUY who comes along won't know what you did. That's why they make standards for everyone to follow. Not having standards would be like a "STOP" sign (on the road) meaning different things in two different cities. 568B just happens to be one of the most often used schemes.
Thanks a lot Mr. Mercy for the nice video,
it is possible to use one network cat6 cable for both PC and IP phone?
I mean, can I generate a port from an existing port with out using a small switch or other device.
Very very good sir for explaning and thanks
Hi,
For example I have a utp cable with this scenario.
I follow the color coding scheme type b on the patch panel
on the other end what color coding scheme should I use direct to rj45, no keystone jack.
Thank you for the help
Very good explanation thank you
Excellent video, thanks.
Very informative, Thank you.
Yep, that's it.....great presentation Mercy! Keep up the great work!
Good production!
Good , thank u I am learn from u
Thank you for this video.
I have a brand new home with cat5 home run to a punchdown block in a panel in my laundry room. How do I tone out each individual cable? I can't seem to identify specific cables in the block.
Really useful video, thanks for the clear explanation and demonstration.
great vid. what's the difference between a and b? thanks
Mercy Salinas lol fast reply. much appreciated!! thanks for the info :)
Your video is in very good quality and your explanation is so clear. recommended!
Thanks, some good tips in here, never occurred to me you can strip the outer coating with the thread.
Don't mind the trolls.
I appreciate the use of an Hd camera. it was easy to see the whole time.
Yes. Instruction is very good!
I understand he was keeping the cable on the outside of the patch panel to show the color coding but the sheath to the cat 5 should be inside of the patch panel. Other than that, great video.
Good video THANK s
is it better to place all of them first on the patch panel and then punch them down ?what happens if you punch them as you place them one by one?
Very clever and nice tutorial.
so helpful, thank you so much !
it did not describe the other end...is it the opposite (my best guess)? OR beside it? left or right?
Lace the cable pairs from the inside out.
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would that be star pass when come to fluke testing
Can you remove the cable if you have already punch it down
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great point of view and tutorial, subscribed for future videos
Very nice presentation...thanks!
Does it matter if I use 568 A or B?
No, as long as you do the same on both ends. If you mix 568A and B on the same cable, you will get a 4 conductor cross-over cable. Most Ethernet devices can detect the crossover and work around it. Some older stuff required cross-overs for switch uplinks. Some had dedicated ports for uplinks etc. Today, most Ethernet ports will cross automatically.
Great Video!!! Thanks
Very Helpful Thanks
Nicely done!
Thank yo so much Mercy.Thank you
Thank you for your idiot-proof video, very helpful since the installer who wired my apartment left one of the in-wall connections unterminated in my patch panel...
Excellent. Thank you.
Thanks bro
Good video thanks Sir
Thanks for the videos buddy
its not a straight cable or its not a cross cable.what is that cabling will u plz tell me that
Nice job
can I have the step by step procedures?
very useful THANK YOU!
Very simple.
how come i see some videos where they will punch down all 8 wires on one side and some videos shows that 4wires gets punch on one side and remaning 4wires will be punch on the bottom part ?
Good Work
What happens if you mix the A/B up? how do you know which to choose, and if it is on the wrong one will it still work?
In most cases, the wiring needs to follow the same scheme on both ends. Certain less-common situations require a "crossover" cable, which deliberately has one end wired to the "A" standard and the other end wired following the "B" standard. Crossover cables need to be marked in such a way that it is immediately clear that it is not a normal "straight through" cable. Here in the USA, we seem to have decided on the 568B scheme as our standard. Either scheme works, but it's important to be consistent -- at both ends of the wire -- throughout the project -- and (in practice) according to established geographical/professional conventions.
You COULD literally use your OWN scheme, so long as it's the same at both ends. The problem with that is, when the next guy comes along, he wont' know what the heck you were doing. That's why it's best to stick to standard schemes, and 568B seems to be the current favorite.
what is the name for the patch panel
Why is Pin 1 and Pin 2 blue and blue/white instead of Green (568A) or Orange (568B)?
Thank you sir
I need to Identify my wall ports to where the patch panel was. The old tenants IT guy just cut the cables and did not leave any identification on that end. 🥵! I think there is a meter or something like a chicken foot to check the continuity through ends.
Danger I made a 110 plug, tided it to a cat wire to run current through the line. I did not attach the neutral and I am going to check it tomorrow with my chicken foot. I will let you know if it works or if I had to call the fire department. going to make my home-made patch pannel with four hole plate covers in a wall box,
thank you very much
Can you punch down multiple cores in the one holder? I'm using a patch panel for a home project that uses RJ45 and a panel as a connection board.
I'm setting up temperature probes that I'll terminate using an RJ45. The RJ45s will go into the patch panel and the back of it will need some of the lines to be connected. I guess I can do this further upstream and just connect single cores to each holder/section/RJ45 plug. The other option I have is gutting a small router and putting the controller inside it and use the female RJ45 plugs to receive the probes....should make it nice and tidy.
Yeah, maybe. I'm not good at it though. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm an entomologist and have a lot of ideas about my research. Maybe I should start putting them out there because I need help sometimes.
***** Thanks for replying btw. I appreciate it.
Please mention the model of Punch down tool
The punch down tool in that video is manufactured by Greenlee. We no longer carry it because it sucks. We got bad feedback from our contractor customers regarding the spring inside. We've had this one for a long time and it's been good - www.discount-low-voltage.com/Tools-Testers/Punch-Tools/ET-700-010
Are CAT6 cables the same in terms of punching?
The 110 blade on your impact tool will do Cat6A Cat6 and Cat5e.