568A

568A definition - computer

An EIA/TIA standard for the termination pattern of an 8-wire RJ-45 cable. 568A and 568B (AT&T 268A) are functionally identical, but use different wire colors for identification. They both differ from the older USOC termination pattern that was widely used by AT&T. See RJ-45.


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