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Is testing Cat5 cable using a testing device necessary if I have verified connectivity with a computer?
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Mar 15, 20266405 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I'm running some CAT5 cable around the house and this is the first time I've needed to build/terminate my own cables. I hooked up the cables to a computer and router and was able to reach the router configuration page with no trouble. If it matters, the cable run is fairly long and I will be runnin…
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These handheld devices are useful, since they test the cabling on the physical level and can help discover problems (cross-talk, wrong impedance, etc.) which are difficult to diagnose otherwise. If you pulled some cable too much, or some turn inside…
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