Step-by-Step Guide to Terminating Cat6A Ethernet Cable

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to professionally terminate Cat6A Ethernet cable using pass-through connectors and the T568B wiring configuration. This guide also covers essential tools, helpful tips, and how Cat6A compares to other Ethernet cables when it comes to installation.

How to Terminate Cat6A Ethernet Cable with Pass-Throughs

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Cat6A Termination: Tools and Supplies

Before getting started, gather these essential items:

Cat6A UTP cable (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
Wire stripper and cutter
Cat6A/Cat7 compatible crimping tool (not Cat5e)
Pass-through connectors for Cat6A

Note: Use pass-through connectors if you're using a pass-through crimper. Traditional Cat6A connectors will not work with this tool and can break during use.

Termination Process

Strip the cable jacket using a proper cable stripper. Rotate and pull to expose the four twisted pairs.
Untwist each pair and keep their colors grouped to avoid confusion. Flatten the wires using the leftover jacket.
Trim the inner spline and plastic fillers as close to the jacket as possible.
Arrange the wires in the T568B configuration:

Pin	Color
1	White/Orange
2	Orange
3	White/Green
4	Blue
5	White/Blue
6	Green
7	White/Brown
8	Brown

Trim the wires evenly across the top.
Insert the wires slowly into the pass-through connector. Ensure they’re fully seated and the order remains correct.
Use your crimper to compress the connector until you hear a click.
Inspect your connection and attach a boot cover to protect the termination.

If you plan to terminate shielded Cat6A cable, you’ll need specialized connectors with grounding clamps and load bars. These are not covered in this guide but may be featured in a future video.

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Hey guys, welcome back! You’re probably wondering why I’m sitting on a thousand feet of Majestic 10-gig Cat6A Ethernet cable. That’s because we’ll soon rewire our entire house with Cat6A.

Today, I’ll show you how to terminate Cat6A Ethernet cable with the correct tools and supplies. Special thanks to JDM Automations in Las Vegas for providing the cable and connectors.

Let’s go over what you’ll need:

Cat6A UTP cable
Wire stripper and cutter
Crimping tool (compatible with Cat6A/Cat7)
Cat6A pass-through connectors

Note: Do not use Cat5e tools or connectors—they won’t work properly with Cat6A.

Let’s begin by using the wire stripper. Insert the cable, rotate it, and pull off the jacket. Inside, you’ll find four twisted pairs—green, blue, brown, and orange—and a core spline you’ll need to trim later.

Untwist all pairs and flatten them using the old cable jacket. This makes it easier to arrange the wires in the T568B configuration:

White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown

Trim the ends flat and insert them into the pass-through connector. Double-check the wire sequence. Because Cat6A is thick, you may need to slightly compress the jacket so it fits properly into the connector. Use the crimper to press down until it snaps into place.

Pull the connector out and inspect your work—it should look clean and aligned. Finish by adding the boot cover.

If you’re working with shielded Cat6A, you’ll need connectors with grounding clamps and load bars. Let me know in the comments if you’d like a video on that!

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