cheap cat-5 cable tester

WhiteWonder

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I saw some guy looking at a txt file on how to make a cheap cable tester, out of stuff from Radio-Shack.

does anyone else have these plans? can you hook a brother up?
 

ThisIsMatt

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That would be VERY simple to make. Just get a small project box, install two rj45 sockets, a battery holder, and wire up LED's to each lead, etc etc. You could also make it test crossover cables by installing a double throw quadruple pull switch I guess it would be called...
 

ScottMac

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There's more to a good cable than continuity (but it's a start).

You might as well just plug it into the NICs and see if you get a link light...same thing for no extra money.

Doesn't mean the cable will perform worth a damn, but, like I said, continuity is a good start.

Good Luck

Scott
 

DanFungus

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WhiteWonder's in good, but this one is BETTER! WITH pictures!
LINK!!!
hmm.....now that i look at it....it seems not very helpful at all :(