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I need a Cat 5 tester that will locate the port a cable in connected to. I have one that will blink the link light on the switch but with all the others flashing I can never see the one that blinking. Toning will work some times but not good enough I'm getting sick of walking back and forth between PC and switch to find the cable/port. I'm also looking to get a fiber tester that will just test good/bad light source, connections and fiber. Any suggestions are welcome
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Since DTX is not a valid tester anymore the companies I have been working for migrated to Versiv for copper and fiber. Would something like this work for you? Probably more expensive than a Super Bright LED flashlight and a volunteer on the other end.
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I used to use the T3 Innovations Net Prowler to chase down ports on a working active installation, I could find IP addresses, perform speed check and thruput tests, great tester, it is now distributed by Platinum Tools.
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Net Prowler"Link light to identify location on a hub/switch/router port"
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Linkrunner will get the job done if they have managed switches and it’s properly configured, haven’t heard of anything that will work with unmanaged switches.
I agree with Professor, fastest way to map the network is another set of eyes on switch side
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Net Prowler didn't care if managed or unmanaged switch, it would blink the port. You can adjust the cadence to make it easier to spot among other blinking lights.
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It is a pain, but if you document what is live, then plug or unplug what you are working on check to see the difference. Not a good way to do it, but it is effective (just time consuming)
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It is a pain, but if you document what is live, then plug or unplug what you are working on check to see the difference. Not a good way to do it, but it is effective (just time consuming) This method doesn't work in a Data Center... In a Data Center we label the patch cords on both ends with a set of "from/to", example: From rack 10, patch panel 8, port 48 to rack 15, patch panel 2 port 2. (two labels on each end) R10-P08-45 R15-P02-02 R15-P02-02 R10-P08-45
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I thought you were about to retire Merritt???
I rigged a 8p8c connector to tone on Pair 4. Usually can pick up the tone without issues...
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I thought you were about to retire Merritt??? You can retire, but you can never leave.
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