When our house was built, a Cat 5e cable was run from the pantry (where the modem, router, and switch are now located) to each bedroom, but the cables were not terminated or labelled to denote where they run. While most all electronics connect via Wi-fi, I wanted to be able to use the cables if needed, so I added jacks and wall plates, then used this tool to identify which cable went to each room.
I also made some custom-length cables with RJ-45 plugs on the ends.
The tool was easy to use, inexpensive, and made the task a snap. It tests each strand in the cable for proper connection. I didn't want to spend a lot since I will probably never need to use it again, and I didn't need lots of extra features, so this was perfect.
Highly recommended.
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Easy to CarryPortable handheld design makes this easy to use.Even if the cable is pre-installed it can be test with detachable part. |
Cable Tester For Network (RJ45)& Telephone(RJ11)RJ11 Telephone cable and RJ45 LAN cable both can be tested with the tester.it supports RJ45/RJ11/RJ12/CAT6/CAT7. |
Error Free OperationComplete error free operation with DC detecting anode and cathode determination,ringing signal detecting open,short and cross circuit testing. |
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Quick SummaryIt seems that there is a reasonable chance of getting a unit that doesn't work and if you do, the seller isn't good about returns and you'll have to engage with Amazon directly.My ExperienceTester showed problems with lights #4 (main box LED lights up, remote box LED doesn't light) & #5 (neither box lights up). This was a working cable that I had made, so I tried another cable - same result. I tested a total of 6 of my hand-made cables, all known to work, with the same result on lights #4 & #5. Then I switched to testing manufactured cables, also all known to work, and got the same exact results with lights #4 & #5. I don't know if it's the internal circuitry that is problematic or the LED lights on the tester that are defective.In either case, it said Free Returns, so I opted to get an advance replacement with a return of the broken tester. Sounded good, but when I went to print the return label (see picture), it said that I had to pay the return shipping costs. That's ridiculous. So, I called Amazon, they promptly refunded the purchase price and automatically canceled the advance replacement.As Others Have MentionedThe instructions are useless, entertaining to try and figure out what they're trying to say in a few places perhaps, but useless as instructions. However, it's simple enough to use, plug one end of cable into main box and the other into the remote box and then turn the switch to "On" for a fast run through the lights or "S" for a slow run through the lights. You want to see simultaneous green lights on both main and remote boxes for each connector (lights 1 --> lights 8), which means that both the main and remote boxes need to be side by side (or at least close together) so you can see whether or not you get simultaneous green lights.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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Quick Summary
It seems that there is a reasonable chance of getting a unit that doesn't work and if you do, the seller isn't good about returns and you'll have to engage with Amazon directly.
My Experience
Tester showed problems with lights #4 (main box LED lights up, remote box LED doesn't light) & #5 (neither box lights up). This was a working cable that I had made, so I tried another cable - same result. I tested a total of 6 of my hand-made cables, all known to work, with the same result on lights #4 & #5. Then I switched to testing manufactured cables, also all known to work, and got the same exact results with lights #4 & #5. I don't know if it's the internal circuitry that is problematic or the LED lights on the tester that are defective.
In either case, it said Free Returns, so I opted to get an advance replacement with a return of the broken tester. Sounded good, but when I went to print the return label (see picture), it said that I had to pay the return shipping costs. That's ridiculous. So, I called Amazon, they promptly refunded the purchase price and automatically canceled the advance replacement.
As Others Have Mentioned
The instructions are useless, entertaining to try and figure out what they're trying to say in a few places perhaps, but useless as instructions. However, it's simple enough to use, plug one end of cable into main box and the other into the remote box and then turn the switch to "On" for a fast run through the lights or "S" for a slow run through the lights. You want to see simultaneous green lights on both main and remote boxes for each connector (lights 1 --> lights 8), which means that both the main and remote boxes need to be side by side (or at least close together) so you can see whether or not you get simultaneous green lights.
It seems that there is a reasonable chance of getting a unit that doesn't work and if you do, the seller isn't good about returns and you'll have to engage with Amazon directly.
My Experience
Tester showed problems with lights #4 (main box LED lights up, remote box LED doesn't light) & #5 (neither box lights up). This was a working cable that I had made, so I tried another cable - same result. I tested a total of 6 of my hand-made cables, all known to work, with the same result on lights #4 & #5. Then I switched to testing manufactured cables, also all known to work, and got the same exact results with lights #4 & #5. I don't know if it's the internal circuitry that is problematic or the LED lights on the tester that are defective.
In either case, it said Free Returns, so I opted to get an advance replacement with a return of the broken tester. Sounded good, but when I went to print the return label (see picture), it said that I had to pay the return shipping costs. That's ridiculous. So, I called Amazon, they promptly refunded the purchase price and automatically canceled the advance replacement.
As Others Have Mentioned
The instructions are useless, entertaining to try and figure out what they're trying to say in a few places perhaps, but useless as instructions. However, it's simple enough to use, plug one end of cable into main box and the other into the remote box and then turn the switch to "On" for a fast run through the lights or "S" for a slow run through the lights. You want to see simultaneous green lights on both main and remote boxes for each connector (lights 1 --> lights 8), which means that both the main and remote boxes need to be side by side (or at least close together) so you can see whether or not you get simultaneous green lights.
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ROBERTO
Prueba cable ethernet
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2023Size: 1-PackStyle: RJ45/RJ11 Wire Continuity TesterVerified Purchase
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Decent quality
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2023Size: 1-PackStyle: RJ45/RJ11 Wire Continuity TesterVerified Purchase
Adrien
Bon.
Reviewed in France on January 29, 2023Size: 1-PackStyle: RJ45/RJ11 Wire Continuity TesterVerified Purchase
MLU
it works well
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2019Size: 5-PackStyle: RJ45/RJ11 Wire Continuity TesterVerified Purchase
Client d'Amazon
parfait
Reviewed in France on December 22, 2019Size: 5-PackStyle: RJ45/RJ11 Wire Continuity TesterVerified Purchase
