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Recommended network link tester

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by dcline

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I am looking for recommendatations for an inexpensive network link tester/detector. We run a 10baseT/100baseT Ethernet network. I am looking for a device that our techs can connect to the wall jack near the desktop to determine whether or not the jack is hot. I don't really need to determine pin outs or cable length etc., and our techs generally do not have access to the cable closets, so the device in question can not require a terminator. We are looking for something really simple that would provide simple LED's for LINK, PACKET, etc and maybe a 10BT/100BT indicator. Any recommendations or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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by timwalsh

Unfortunately, these testers are actually more expensive than some testers that require remotes or terminators.

by dcline

I also found the lanmaster 20. Your answer prompted me to go ahead and try one. Thanks

by jereg

I needed a similar tool. I got the MicroNetBlink by Microtest, www.microtest.com. This has 2 main functions.
1) you can plug it into your wall jack and it will blink the hub light, telling you if you have connection.
2) it will produce a tone, so you can use a tone probe to trace the line.
I think I got it from CDW for about $60.00. It's also sold in a kit with a tone probe.
Microtest also has the MicroScanner that can be used with MicroNetBlink and can test cables for breaks, crossconnects, etc. It's around $200.00. I think that will be my next net tool.
Hope that helps.

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