How to Read a Modular Cord

Align the plugs side-by-side with the contacts facing you and compare the wire colors from left to right. If the colors appear in the same order on both plugs, the cord is wired "straightthrough". If the colors appear reversed on the second plug (from right to left), the cord is wired "reversed".

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