Expose the eight insulated wires and the drain or braid of the unterminated end of the Ethernet cable and
then install the metal-shielded male RJ45 plug. This requires proper tools and expertise in building
shielded network cables. The eight wires have to be in a particular order (the same order as the other
end, typically T568B wiring standard) and all well-crimped into the RJ45 plug.
For reference, this is the T568B wiring order for RJ45. If the other end of your Ethernet cable uses T568B
wire ordering then this is the order for crimping the wires into the metal-shielded male RJ45 connector.
Make sure the drain wire or braided shield of the cable also makes good contact with the metal shield of
the RJ45 connector.
Figure: RJ45 Male with T568B Wiring
E.5 Test the Ethernet Cable
The terminated cable should then be tested with an Ethernet cable tester to check the continuity of all
eight wires and the ground/shield. If problems occur installing the RJ45 plug, a typical CAT5e or CAT6
metal-shielded RJ45 plug of the same size and shape should be a suitable substitute.
Figure: Cable Terminated with Metal-shielded RJ45 Plug
E.6 Preparation Aer Termination
First thread the so circular washer over the RJ45 plug.
Then look/feel inside the outer shell to determine the correct orientation for threading it over the
RJ45 connector. The closest end in the following image shows the end of the outer shell that should
be threaded over the RJ45 plug. Note that this end has the smaller key blocks and the narrow shelf
where the so circular washer will rest.
Figure: WAPV: End of Outer Shell that Mates with Inner Shell
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