[TriLUG] OT: Home Depot and Cat 5

[Jim Ray]

> The big advantages of the color code are you don't need to think about
> it, and 2 you can get a straight through cable by using either 568B or
> 568A on both ends, and a cross-over by using A on one side and B on
> t'other.

[JR>] wow.  Thanks for the easy way to remember which pairs get crossed
over.  Even I can remember 568A on one end and 568B on the other.  Of
course, I hope I never have to make manual cables when I can buy ready made
cables so cheap.  At least now, I won't have to get out my cheat sheet :-)