[kwlug-disc] Recommendations on ethernet cable tool sets, kits?

[John Johnson]

A poor crimp may pass continuity checks and still cause problems with 
performance.
Pre-made patch cables can avoid these issues.
JohnJ

On 1/28/2018 15:03, Nickle, Brian wrote:
> Canada Computers has kits for like $20 with crimpers and punchdown 
> tool.  Little bit more for simple continuity tester included.  
> Whenever I can help it I avoid modular connectors and use 110 
> punchdown connectors and buy pre made patch cables.
>
> http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=1340_92_94&item_id=112947 
>
>
> All network kits should be safe to use.  Just disconnect any POE 
> before working on it more as percaution of not damaging the equipment.
>
> If you need to measure signal strength such and loss and noise you are 
> looking at a very expensive tester $2000+.  More than likely all you 
> require is a continuity tester that tells you all of the wires are 
> connected. I have a fluke tester which tests Poe, does DHCP and ping 
> tests and is even capable of connectivity testing on fiber 
> connections.  It cost over $2,000 and it does not perform signal 
> strength testing.  I believe the newer fluke modes do have some kind 
> of signal strength measure at around the $2000 mark.  I've used a $30k 
> Fluke tester which does have signal strength a few times and only once 
> has it been useful is showing that a network line was getting 
> interference for some heavy machinery.
>
>
>
> On Jan 27, 2018 5:19 AM, "Federer Fanatic" <nafdef at gmail.com 
> <mailto:nafdef at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi, Any thoughts on the best tools that are both easy, safe to use.
>     Also having testing equipment to test for signal strength would be
>     a requirement.
>
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