Fluke Networks or Ideal Networks

[RDB85]

I’m looking to upgrade my Cat5e tester and buy a decent brand. The cheap ones are hopeless. You do get what you pay for unfortunately.

I’ve seen a few people use these..

VDV II PRO (Not Cloud Connected) - TREND Networks

This is a renewed tester. Includes a new battery and complete kit contents. Picture shown is for illustration purposes only. 12 months warranty on parts and labour. Warranty does not cover accidental damage. The VDV II Series are easy to use cable testers that check the integrity of copper...

www.trend-networks.com

Or a Fluke Microscanner2

Fluke Networks Network Tester RJ11, RJ45, MS2-TTK | RS

uk.rs-online.com

I’ve found a use one on eBay that looks in excellent condition. Any advice would be great.

 

[timhoward]

I've got one of these and think it's the dog's .........

Pockethernet

Pockethernet Ethernet Cable and Network Tester

pockethernet.com

Not cheap.

It not only checks the cable is theoretically ok, it checks it actually works using the real protocols.
It depends how much you do this kind of work as to whether it's worth it.

 

[jozefbehr]

Sorry friend i have no idea about this ..

 

[davesparks]

What level of testing do you need to be able to carry out?

Is this for day to day basic testing to check for mis-wires, shorts etc or are you looking for full certification testing?

 

[RDB85]

What level of testing do you need to be able to carry out?

Is this for day to day basic testing to check for mis-wires, shorts etc or are you looking for full certification testing?

It’s just basic testing, shorts etc obviously Poe is handy too. I’ve got a cheap basic 8 light tester but it’s hopeless

 

[bill01803]

I have used one of these for years with no probs
Quintest UTP/STP Modular Tester - https://contactitsolutions.co.uk/quintest-utp-stp-modular-tester