This alternative to CAT5E cable utilizes copper clad alloy instead of copper conduction which dramatically reduces the cost.

Suppled in a 305 metre (1000ft) box, CCA network cable is ideal for shorter run computer networks, CCTV video transmission up to 300 metres and making your own patch cables.

CCA network cable is not recommended for PoE applications.

Straight network patch lead wiring:

With the clip of the RJ45 plug facing toward the floor and the open end facing you, insert the cores as follows:

White-Green
Green
White-Orange
Blue
White-Blue
Orange
White-Brown
Brown

Wire this in the same order at both ends of the cable for a straight network cable used for connecting devices to a router, switch or patch panel.

Crossed network patch lead wiring:

At one end with the clip of the RJ45 plug facing toward the floor and the open end facing you, insert the cores as follows:

White-Green
Green
White-Orange
Blue
White-Blue
Orange
White-Brown
Brown

At the other end with the clip of the RJ45 plug facing toward the floor and the open end facing you, insert the cores as follows:

White-Orange
Orange
White-Green
Blue
White-Blue
Green
White Brown
Brown

Crossed network patch leads are designed for connecting devices directly to one another, e.g. a PC to another PC or to a DVR to view footage or make a backup.