Cable Explorer
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Copper Cables
Fiber Optic Cables
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Distance & Speed Calculator
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Cable Lookup
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Distance Capability at 10G
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1km+
Matching Challenge
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Termination Workshop
Practice wiring RJ-45 connectors with T568A and T568B standards.
End A
Pin: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
End B
Pin: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Wire Tray - Drag wires to the correct pins
Quick Reference
T568B Order:
1: Orange/White | 2: Orange
3: Green/White | 4: Blue
5: Blue/White | 6: Green
7: Brown/White | 8: Brown
T568A Order:
1: Green/White | 2: Green
3: Orange/White | 4: Blue
5: Blue/White | 6: Orange
7: Brown/White | 8: Brown
Fiber Optic Simulator
Visualize how light travels through single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
Core: 8-10µm | Jacket: Yellow
Characteristics:
- Single light path - no bouncing
- Minimal signal dispersion
- Distance: 10km to 100km+
- Requires laser light source
- Higher cost, precision alignment
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
Core: 50/62.5µm | Jacket: Orange/Aqua
Characteristics:
- Multiple light paths - bounces
- Modal dispersion limits distance
- Distance: 300m to 2km
- LED or VCSEL light source
- Lower cost, easier to work with
Fiber Connector Types
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MTRJ
Mechanical Transfer RJ
OM Standards Comparison
| Standard |
Core |
1G Distance |
10G Distance |
Color |
| OM1 |
62.5µm |
275m |
33m |
■ Orange |
| OM2 |
50µm |
550m |
82m |
■ Orange |
| OM3 |
50µm |
550m |
300m |
■ Aqua |
| OM4 |
50µm |
550m |
400m |
■ Aqua |
| OM5 |
50µm |
550m |
400m |
■ Lime |
Troubleshooting Scenarios
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