RJ45 DMX cables question

[rrawlings]

OK really dumb newbie question here.  I got my dongle built, programmed and my LE built and programmed.  Now the cables, are they the same as a standard ethernet cable?  I have a couple of those lying around the office.  I look forward to making thinks go blinky tomorrow.

[bwhite505]

Yep standard cat5.

[rrawlings]

same pin config?  can I just grab one of our extra cables and run with it?

[tbone321]

ep, just make sure that it is a straight cable and not a cross over cable

[bwhite505]

Yes same pin config as a standard cat 5 patch cable 568b standard.

Plug and play.

[tbone321]

B or A really doesn't matter as long as it's not a crossover or mirror cable