CAT6 Wiring Diagram
Straight through cables are used to connect a computer to a hub or switch. If your connection is PC to PC or Hub to Hub then you must use the full CAT6 crossed standard.
The following diagram shows the colour coding for CAT6 cables based on the standard supported by TIA/EIA: 568B.
TIA/EIA 568B: Straight Through Wiring
| Pin | Pair | Wire | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
2 |
1 |
 white/orange |
2 |
2 |
2 |
 orange |
3 |
3 |
1 |
 white/green |
4 |
1 |
2 |
 blue |
5 |
1 |
1 |
 white/blue |
6 |
3 |
2 |
 green |
7 |
4 |
1 |
 white/brown |
8 |
4 |
2 |
 brown |
Below is a diagram of the RJ45 connector and pin numbers so you can see which pin numbers relate to the diagrams above.
