Patch Panel Configuration
Patch Panel Configuration
I. Materials needed
Materials Definition
Patch panel
- - a board in a switchboard, computer, or other device with a number of electric sockets that may be connected in various combinations.
Punch down tool
-Punch down tools are used to terminate wires into punch down patch panels and punch down keystone jacks
-Punch down tools are used to terminate wires into punch down patch panels and punch down keystone jacks
UTP Cable
RJ-45
Crimping tool
Keystone Jack
- A keystone jack is a female connector used in data communications, particularly local area networks
- A keystone jack is a female connector used in data communications, particularly local area networks
II. steps in configuring patch panel.
step 1: prepare the needed materials.
step 2: strip you wire for atleast 1inch of the rubber of your cable.
step 3: arrange the wires according to the ethernet cable code you choose.
step 4: use RJ-45 and keystone jack and attach the cables.
step 5: use punch down tools to punch down the wires.
step 6: do the same step in step at the back of patch panel.
step 7: connect it together and use Cable Tester to test it.
III. Uses of patch panel networking
Patch panels are designed to handle multiple network ports to connect outgoing and incoming lines, such as local area networks, electrical systems, communications, and electronics. Patch panels can be a part of a LAN, where they connect multiple computers to each other and the outside world.
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