Network connection cables

theGman · 04-30-2009, 08:51 PM

Hi, can anyone tell if there is a standard colour coding for network cables. I mean cables for connecting routers, switches, computers etc. I don't mean the wiring standads of T568a & B ? i have seen different clour cables in use in switch rooms but not sure if there is an industry standard or is it personal taste.......... personally I like the blue ones!

**johnwill** · 05-01-2009, 07:33 AM

I've never heard of a standard, and I've seen installations wired with every color under the rainbow and many with no colors at all. I just use cable ID tags for installations.

alpenadiver · 05-01-2009, 03:04 PM

I used to have different colored Ethernet cables running to my router from different rooms, just to help me, when trouble shooting problems in a specific room. I've since moved to wireless connections.

04-30-2009, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
theGman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Troon, Scotland Posts: 60 OS: WinXP, Vista	Network connection cables Hi, can anyone tell if there is a standard colour coding for network cables. I mean cables for connecting routers, switches, computers etc. I don't mean the wiring standads of T568a & B ? i have seen different clour cables in use in switch rooms but not sure if there is an industry standard or is it personal taste.......... personally I like the blue ones!

05-01-2009, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network connection cables I've never heard of a standard, and I've seen installations wired with every color under the rainbow and many with no colors at all. I just use cable ID tags for installations. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
alpenadiver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alpena, Michigan Posts: 346 OS: Windows XP Pro, Windows 7 My System	Re: Network connection cables I used to have different colored Ethernet cables running to my router from different rooms, just to help me, when trouble shooting problems in a specific room. I've since moved to wireless connections.