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Color Coding and Organizing CAT6 Cables

DexterParkDexterPark Member Posts: 121
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It can be a hassle trying to organize cabling for the home lab. I ran out of RJ-45 connectors and figured that I should also grab some different color CAT6 cables so that I can keep up with each type of connection I crimp. I was thinking Blue = LAN Red = Wan Yellow = PRI or something like that.

My question for everyone is what brand of Connectors & Cable do you recommend? I am looking for links to a reliable set of connectors and a pack/spool of different color cables.


Any help will be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dexter P.
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    dead_p00ldead_p00l Member Posts: 136
    I typically use Belkin cable and im actually not sure about the connectors because i buy them in bulk. As far as color codes there are industry standard codes for cabling. You dont have to follow those(most companies use internal color codes if they use them at all) but could be useful to know at some point.
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    DexterParkDexterPark Member Posts: 121
    Thanks dead_p00l
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