network cable tester

[Donald]

I was thinking of getting a network cable tester given I wasted a lot of time recently that ended up being a bad network cable.

Anyone have a favorite thats not a Fluke? (To pricey).

http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Computer-Inst...4630&sr=8-8

or

http://www.amazon.com/Paladin-Tools-1543...4630&sr=8-6

 

[Quest]

For simple fault-finding (go/no-go) deal, these testers are fine.

For testing noise, NEXT (near-end crosstalk), etc. you still need a fluke or similar class of testers.

Q.

 

[EricF]

Agreed.

However you might get better deals off of Ebay, and probably more selection.

Essentially you're looking at basic continuity testers.
If you want something to certify cable.. well that's like $600 wasted right there.

 

[Donald]

How about this one? It says it can display cable length among things?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SC8108-Network-L...#ht_3709wt_1059

 

[greenaccord02]

Sorry, Fluke Linkrunner is my favorite. I can completely understand - if my work didn't buy one for me I wouldn't touch them for $450.

If used isn't out of the question, you might be able to find a fair priced model...

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: greenaccord02
Sorry, Fluke Linkrunner is my favorite. I can completely understand - if my work didn't buy one for me I wouldn't touch them for $450.

If used isn't out of the question, you might be able to find a fair priced model...


Looks nice, but out of my price range.

I think I will go for this one and try to get it on EBAY.

http://www.amazon.com/Paladin-Tools-1543...4630&sr=8-6

 

[spackard]

I like the Test-Um Testifier TP350 for your basic DC connectivity. It tells you which pin is wired to which for network, telephone, and coax. Sometimes I make serial cables with RJ-45 terminations so I like to know which pin is wired to which.
It has a tone generator on it too that does things like putting tone on ascending pins, on one of any 4 pairs, hi-lo.

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/testum/testver/tp350.htm