RJ45 Ethernet Cable Color Standard - T568A and T568B - EIA/TIA Standard
T568A and T568B Categories
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Fig.1-Standard-Colors-Cable-Network-RJ45-T-568A-T-568B-Standard-EIA/TIA |
Sequential Table of Colors and Pinning Standard T-568A and T-568B
Pin | T-568A | T-568B |
1 | White/Green | White/Orange |
2 | Green | Orange |
3 | White/Orange | White/Green |
4 | Blue | Blue |
5 | White/Blue | White/Blue |
6 | Orange | Green |
7 | White/Brown | White/Brown |
8 | Brown | Brown |
The T568A standard is the widely accepted standard because it is compatible with most wiring schemes and is what I recommend for most applications.
Crossover Cable
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Fig. 2 - Connection of Crossover Cable Standards T-568A and T-568B |