I recently had
my tester break on me. I have run a lot of cable and am confident that the
cable is OK, but need a good way to prove it to the user. It looks like my
best bet is to purchase another tester. What is the best tester for the money
these days? A fluke networks model?
I did do a ping
flood between the host and the main windows server and received 0% packet loss.
Mark
From: Brian Vagnoni
[mailto:bvagnoni@v-system.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
10:04 AM
To: Philadelphia Linux User's
Group Discussion List
Subject: Re: [PLUG] Testing
ethernet/cat5 wiring
Just to be clear Brent I wasn't talking about a $700 -
$1000 CAT5 Certification tester. Most wire testers I use can be purchased for
the price of a voltage meter or less. Voltage meter testing is very annoying
trying to insert big leads in little places. I believe in being professional,
professionals use the correct tool for the job. We just have a difference of
philosophy here Brent.
A loop back connector has got to be the cheapest solution of all. You can't get
much cheaper than $0.10.
Brent you also need to know what you have in the first place, that's basic
trouble shooting & test and measurement 101. I've seen voltage meter
continuity testers give unclear results.
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