# How do you make a default plug?

**URL:** https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-default-plug/34557
**Category:** PMP
**Tags:** knowledge-base
**Created:** [December 15, 2008, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-default-plug/34557 "2008-12-15T23:58:26Z")
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#### Post date: [December 15, 2008, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-default-plug/34557/1 "2008-12-15T23:58:26Z")

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How do you make a default plug?   
  
To make a default (override) plug use a RJ-11, 6 pin connector and a small length of Cat 5 cable. Short (solder) together pins 4 and 6. Remaining wires should not be connected. Use heat shrink tubing to cover the exposed end of the cable.

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#### Post date: [April 8, 2016, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-default-plug/34557/2 "2016-04-08T13:50:34Z")

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Wiring diagram:

![Override_Plug_Wiring_v1.jpg](https://d1okf4ta8xniw3.cloudfront.net/original/2X/1/149294f89b137a1d8f2600455303a1b432a291f9.jpeg "Override\_Plug\_Wiring\_v1.jpg")

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#### Post date: [December 5, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-default-plug/34557/3 "2020-12-05T22:45:56Z")

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Use a flathead screwdriver!