Paladin Tools 70025 RJ45 Network Cable Tester Kit

by Connectool Inc. (Paladin Tools Brand)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Paladin Tools 70025 new work tester kit, RJ45. Quickly and easily test your computer patch cords or installed cable runs to verify good connections or to trouble shoot problems. Cable test begins automatically once the cable is plugged in and the power button is on to identify open, short or crossed connections. The LED clearly lights for each individual pin as the unit goes through the test cycle with a choice of slow or fast display speeds. Verifies proper cable configuration and good connections. Troubleshoots cause of problems with patch cords or network to identify opens, shorts or cross-connections. Tests each individual pin to map the cable. This tester may also be used to detect telephone cross-connection schemes with a RJ11 adapter, not included.

Product Description

DataShark RJ45 Network Tester Kit The DataShark RJ45 Network Tester Kit will take the guesswork out of networking and cable installation. This handy tool is small enough to fit in a pocket, laptop bag, or tool kit. The DataShark RJ45 Network Tester Kit reliably identifies Good connections, Opens and shorts in the network signal, and cross-connections. Quickly and easily test your computer patch cords or installed cable runs to verify good connections or to troubleshoot problems. DataShark is part of the connectool family of brands.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 5.8 x 2.8 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000KMHL8M
• Item model number: 70025
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,208 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got a home network? If so, YOU NEED THIS., September 9, 2009

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TeeDub (Grapevine, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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My home network has grown into two wireless routers, two switches, three DVRs, an Xbox, four computers... Geez, it didn't seem complex until I thought about it. I've been having occasional issues with the network, causing me to reset routers and switches, maybe try unplugging and replugging and rebooting devices... Just enough to be annoying, as it worked most of the time.

I spent an hour with this simple device and loved it. It doesn't get easier; the source lights up lights 1-8 in order, and if all is well, 1-8 on the box (if a patch cable is plugged into both holes) or dongle (if checking an installed cable) will light up in sequence as well. I discovered 4 of 11 wires and jacks had issues, including a commercial cable I never would have suspected. Let's just say I now have tremendous respect for the magic boxes' ability to work even with messed up cabling; having had this network for years, I now don't know how it ever worked.

Now, all is well with my network world, thanks to this device. If you're going to buy a crimper and RJ-45 blanks, your next step should be to buy this. Now, I won't even use a commercial cable without testing it with this device. It gives both great results, a tested network, and peace of mind for a reasonable price.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Network Tester., June 23, 2008

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David Cook (Richmond, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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The DataShark RJ45 Network Tester (70025) is an incredibly simple but essential tool. You can quickly and easily test everything from short patch cables to long through-the-wall data runs. This tester continuously pulses each of the 8 wires in succession and successively illuminates each of the 8 LEDs one at a time on both the sender end and the remote units. If there is a bad connection, the LED will not illuminate on the remote unit identifying the bad wire. If there is a cross wiring problem, the LEDs on the remote unit will illuminate out of succession so you can tell which wires are crossed. This makes it very easy to identify and fix any wiring problems.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RJ45 Network Cable Tester, May 5, 2008

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C. Osborne "PCTechUnique" (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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DataShark 70025 RJ45 Network Cable Tester Kit

This RJ45 Network Cable Tester kit is essential if you need to make your own patch cables for connecting a home or business network. It is a must to the technicians networking tookkit. The Tester was used to determine if all conncetions were made correctly and or just how many of the wire connections you had right. If all the wires are not corrected in the same order on each end ot the patch cable, you will not have a successful connection. A good product and at a good price. Thanks DataShark for a tester that is practical, useful, and enconomical.