I use a Test-Um Lancaster pro with 8 remotes. It tests all pairs, identifies the cable and will test data speed if plugged into a network. It will also ping and request an ip by DHCP.

I recently decided to use mod patch panels. In other words I terminate a jack on both ends of the run, plug the mdf end into the patch panel and the other into a faceplate. Makes access to the back of the patch panel practically unnecessary and a lot easier to add cables later.

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