This is how to make a simple lag switch (mainly used for disconnecting connection in games a.k.a cheating). A lot of people here probably already have one similar to this but this tutorial is for people who don't have one. I know the pictures are kind of blurry (I do not have a digital camera, these were taken with my iPhone). I know this tutorial is probably poorly typed but it should be accurate.
Lets begin. First I will show you what you will need to create a lag switch:
Screwdriver_________________________________Single-Pole Switch
Wire Stripper
(Must have 24 Gauge)___________________Ethernet Cord (Or Cat5 Cable)
You will also need a razor and electrical tape.
First, you need to take a sharp razor (please be careful) and carefully cut the insulation on the ethernet cable. Shown here:
Next, you want to isolate and cut the SOLID GREEN wire. Note: This should also work if you cut the SOLID ORANGE wire. This is shown here:
Next, with your wire strippers (use the 24 gauge slot) strip off the insulation of the GREEN wire. Do this for both sides of the GREEN wire that were cut. Shown here:
Next, you need to start to tape up all of the wires with black electrical tape that are not cut (So Do Not tape up the GREEN/ORANGE wire, depending on which one you decided to cut). This is shown here:
This is what it should look like when you are done taping it up:
Next, you are going to make a hook out of the exposed copper wire. Do this on both sides of the GREEN wire. This is shown here:
Next, you are going to place the hooks around the screws of the single-pole switch. Carefully screw the wire in place (as 24-gauge wire is easy to break) and make sure the copper of the wire is touching the brass of the screw (just make sure the insulation is not blocking the connection of the copper). This is shown here:
Finally, you NEED to wrap the switch in electrical tape tightly, so that when the device is plugged in you will not shock yourself. (Ethernet cables do not carry a high amount of voltage, but they do carry it none the less. So if you were to touch the screws or the copper of the wire while it is plugged in, you WILL get a shock). The Final product should look something like this:
Now all you have to do is replace the Ethernet cable that is plugged into your console with this one and lag away!
Make sure you keep the switch in the ON position if you want to play normally, only turn it to OFF when you want to disconnect.
This should work, although I have not tested the one shown here I have used one before that I have made and they do work.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Originally Posted by Commander_John.
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