Can I test a cable connect to injector?
1736902
Why would you have to inject a signal into the cable if the network tester is doing the same thing? If you cut the cable in two you could inject a signal, but what would be the point?
2247351
I haven't had a chance to test the tester out. There are sites on the internet you can check on and I tried to find some instructions on this - sorry.
2105641
From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it would be better than some terse monosyllabic response. From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it... » Read More From what I've been able to ascertain, this tester is meant to be used for non-powered testing. It can only test to make sure a CABLE is wired correctly. Especially important in long runs. A very simple tester, which will tell you whether the cable has a short, an open, a miswire or if it is wired correctly. It won't tell you where the fault is. If the fault is at the connector end, well, that's usually fairly easy to fix. Replace the connector. If it isn't, then that is going to require some more expensive equipment (TDR, or equivalent). Sorry for the long-winded answer, but I felt it would be better than some terse monosyllabic response. « Show Less
2200615
Yes, though I would not recommend it. This tester is very cheap and will just stop working after a couple of uses
434965
No, you can test through a patch panel, but a switch is looking for packet info and isn't a straight through path on the cables.
1244536
Yes. If the cable is terminated correctly at both ends, you can use the Ethernet ports, otherwise you can test using the supplied alligator clips on the signal generator.
2124151
no. at times, in older sockets, it wont even recognize the cable input. I wouldn't trust it.
2206389
Not exactly, it will only tell you if the cable (with the f connectors on the cable) is good or bad. It does NOT measure distance to a defect or fault.
409124
Sorry but I don't believe there is any way to test remote. The unit just starts acting erratic. I had asked a Cablela's rep the same question and he couldn't answer it either but said that is why they don't stock them in stores anymore, he felt they lose their charge on the shelf (a lot of returns). I have had good luck buying these on line at Amazon, but I do replace every year.
158539
Did you crimp your own cat6 wires? If so that could be your issue...If its a store bought wire try another one. Also make sure you have the injector power adapter plugged into the wall!
1928075
It can tell you *which* wire is bad, but cannot tell you the *distance* to the break. In other words, it would tell you that the wire connected to pin 4 is not conducting, but would not tell you that the problem is in a kink 12 feet from this end of the cable. I believe that the tools that do that are 10x more expensive.
758804
Those are the test cocks that testers hook up their test equipment to found here: http://www.amazon.com/Wilkins-Thread-Thread-Flomatic-Cal-Val/dp/B00I647CXK/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1EOXOD2MDN9T8
280018
If you do, the voltage drop will be quite a lot, and the camera might not work. For runs more than 10 ft you should use an active injector / splitter
1051862
The injector can be placed near your router or switch (where there is power), from there, a long run of cat5e cable to the camera. My cameras are in my attic where there is no power and my injector is in my office.
932644
Nope. You'll need to purchase a separate POE injector. Make sure the injector is gigabit ready and is at least 802.3af (15.4w) compliant.
1801478
You should be able to test cords with shorting plugs in both open and shorted conditions. I's just a question of knowing which indications to expect under which conditions. If you need to see how this will work, I suggest you use a cable with a connector cover removed to see what happens: unscrew the connector cover, plug both ends into the tester, press Reset, then briefly short the tip to the ring connectors where they're soldered, note the light configuration when you do it. Reset, and repeat, with the tip and ring shorted (simulating the switch), briefly remove the short and see which lights change. Intermittent opens from a T-R shorted condition will be more difficult to verify because no tester is designed to detect such a fault! Hope this works for you!
1429086
No, not on the current model. According to this review, some PREVIOUS model of the tester was capable of testing those, but I'm not sure if that model is currently available anywhere. http://www.amazon.com/review/R18HSQF758SB8N/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_1