what cable tester should i get for under $100

[jkoXP]

I need to get one, just to test to see if it runs at 100mb or not, and length etc...

any reccomandations?

thanks for the tips

 

[toshiba3020]

Paypal me $100 and I will email you ping.exe. Seriously though, I really like the fluke meters but I dont know if you can find one for $100. Bump though.

 

[LANMAN]

Jensen Tools

I just posted this link in another thread, strange. Everyone wants CAT5 testers. (Maybe I should call them so I can get a commission? (j/k) )

I purchased equipment from them before; their staff was very easy to work with and got me exactly what I wanted. I hope they can do the same for you.

Under a $100.00 though? That's going to be tough if your wanting it to spit out the results, ie.. length, wire mapping, speed, X-talk etc..

--LANMAN

 

[jkoXP]

thanks! i'll check them out

 

[JustinLerner]

There are many good brands.

Agilent, Fluke, Microtest, Tektronix, Wavetek, Datacom, BK Precision, Ideal, Harris, Progressive

I don't know how you can get a decent cable tester for under $100.
If you need more information besides continuity, crossed wires, wire mapping, a more expensive tester is recommended. The last three brands above make some less expensive 'continuity' type checkers. (Not usually real TDR's, but more like tone generators and can sometimes detect some anomalies.)

 

[toshiba3020]

http://store.yahoo.com/akidacomputer/lantestkit.html