Messer Chapter 2.9 - Networking tools

What are crimpers used for?

It is used to pinch the connector onto a wire
Crimper
Why is using crimpers the last step of making a cable?

Because once you run the cable, strip it, then you crimp the connector onto the stripped cable
What are cable strippers used for?

It is used to quickly remove the insulation from the copper
Cable Strippers
What are the 5 things a multimeter used for?
- Measures voltage current and resistance
- Checks A/C D/C voltage and cable continuity
Tone generator and probe
What can you do with a toner probe?

You can find a specific wire
What are the 2 pieces that go with toner equipment?
- 1. Probe
- 2. Generator
Cable Tester
What is a cable tester used for?
- To measure the quality of a cable installation
- Checks for Crosstalk or signal loss
What are loopback plugs used for?
- To test physical ports and used for diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Is the received signal the same as the sent signal
Punchdown Tool
What is a punch down tool used for?

It forces a wire into a wiring block on a patch panel
WiFi analyzer
What is a WiFi analyzer used for?

To identify errors and interference