< Network Plus Certification < Tools
Objective 5.3: Given a scenario, utilize the appropriate hardware tools
Cable testers
these are used to check the quality of the cable, how many wires that fully connected, a light will indicate how many wires are working
Protocol analyzer
TDR (Time-domain Reflectometer)
OTDR (Optical Time-domain Reflectometer)
This is used to check the connectivity of a fibre optic cable and the quality of the connection, by sending timed signals.
Multimeter
Toner probe
Butt set
Punch down tool
It is used to connect the network cables to a RJ-45 network connector. It punches down the cable to ensure a connection and then cuts off the excess wires.
Cable stripper
Snips
Voltage event recorder
Temperature monitor
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