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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Apr 24, 2026 04:21 PM

Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester

$21

$33

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Amazon has Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester for $21. Shipping is free for Prime Members or on $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Cable tester with single button testing of RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 terminated voice and data cables
  • Tests CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6/6A cables
  • Fast LED responses indicate cable status (Pass, Miswire, Open-Fault, Short-Fault, and Shield)
  • Test remote stores securely in tester body
  • Compact tester easily fits in your pocket
  • Auto Power-off feature to conserve battery life (9V included)
  • Low battery indicator

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  • About this deal:
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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $8 lower (27% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29
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Amazon has Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester for $21. Shipping is free for Prime Members or on $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Cable tester with single button testing of RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 terminated voice and data cables
  • Tests CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6/6A cables
  • Fast LED responses indicate cable status (Pass, Miswire, Open-Fault, Short-Fault, and Shield)
  • Test remote stores securely in tester body
  • Compact tester easily fits in your pocket
  • Auto Power-off feature to conserve battery life (9V included)
  • Low battery indicator

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $8 lower (27% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29
  • About this store:

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sarcasmogratis
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Standard price for at least 3 months.

price tracker 90 day average: $21.10

Rufus:
"Over the past 30 days, the price of Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester has remained relatively stable, ranging from $21.00 to $22.50."

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Apr 24, 2026 06:14 PM
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Ekeenan86Apr 24, 2026 06:14 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Ekeenan86

This is an excellent tester.
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Apr 25, 2026 04:16 AM
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sarcasmogratisApr 25, 2026 04:16 AM
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Standard price for at least 3 months.

price tracker 90 day average: $21.10

Rufus:
"Over the past 30 days, the price of Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester has remained relatively stable, ranging from $21.00 to $22.50."
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Apr 30, 2026 03:47 PM
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artcab
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Apr 30, 2026 03:47 PM
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Quote from sarcasmogratis :
Standard price for at least 3 months.

price tracker 90 day average: $21.10

Rufus:
"Over the past 30 days, the price of Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester has remained relatively stable, ranging from $21.00 to $22.50."
And a repost as well?

https://slickdeals.net/f/19418232-klein-tools-vdv526-100-network-lan-cable-tester-vdv-tester-lan-explorer-with-remote-21-amazon?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse
Last edited by artcab April 30, 2026 at 01:24 PM.
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May 01, 2026 12:02 PM
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ColorfulPoopzMay 01, 2026 12:02 PM
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Never had any issue with any Klein tool in the field. Would trust this for anyone in the field.
May 06, 2026 12:26 PM
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freakingwillyMay 06, 2026 12:26 PM
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Quote from artcab :
And a repost as well?https://slickdeals.net/f/19418232-klein-tools-vdv526-100-network-lan-cable-tester-vdv-tester-lan-explorer-with-remote-21-amazon?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse
Yeah, but this one was posted by SD staff, so it's obviously the better deal.

/s
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May 06, 2026 12:38 PM
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AquaSummer223May 06, 2026 12:38 PM
35 Posts
I have this tester. Works great. Won't tell you which pins are bad, but come on, if there's a problem you have to recrimp the whole end anyway.
May 06, 2026 12:55 PM
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sadudeMay 06, 2026 12:55 PM
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Quote from AquaSummer223 :
I have this tester. Works great. Won't tell you which pins are bad, but come on, if there's a problem you have to recrimp the whole end anyway.
Thanks for saying this cause I personally like to see what pins are bad as sometimes just punching it down again will resolve it

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May 06, 2026 01:11 PM
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heyItsDubbleAMay 06, 2026 01:11 PM
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Klein is the GOAT for these. If you are planning on getting this though, unless you already have the rest of the kit, I would buy a whole set of low voltage tools.
May 06, 2026 01:31 PM
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VulnoXMay 06, 2026 01:31 PM
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Quote from sadude :
Thanks for saying this cause I personally like to see what pins are bad as sometimes just punching it down again will resolve it
Agreed. About half the time if I get a bad reading it's down to one wire that just didn't crimp properly. I can see an argument that it may indicate a problem down the road if it didn't, but so far all the cables I have run are still going strong years later.
May 06, 2026 01:49 PM
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stealth_mayhemMay 06, 2026 01:49 PM
453 Posts
Quote from heyItsDubbleA :
Klein is the GOAT for these. If you are planning on getting this though, unless you already have the rest of the kit, I would buy a whole set of low voltage tools.
I'll tell my wife that you told me to do this..........
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May 06, 2026 02:16 PM
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nigoriMay 06, 2026 02:16 PM
202 Posts
Quote from sarcasmogratis :
Standard price for at least 3 months.

price tracker 90 day average: $21.10

Rufus:
"Over the past 30 days, the price of Klein Tools VDV526-100 Network LAN Cable Tester has remained relatively stable, ranging from $21.00 to $22.50."
got same feedback from Keepa. There seems to be something broken with how slickdeals is getting Price Intelligence. I'd tag a mod or something here, but no clue how to do that.
May 06, 2026 04:56 PM
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deport53May 06, 2026 04:56 PM
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Quote from sadude :
Thanks for saying this cause I personally like to see what pins are bad as sometimes just punching it down again will resolve it
I just use something like this, which is only $9 and tells you which pins are bad. https://www.amazon.com/TESMEN-TLP...0aWM&psc=1
May 06, 2026 06:17 PM
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WineWomenSongMay 06, 2026 06:17 PM
315 Posts
Quote from deport53 :
I just use something like this, which is only $9 and tells you which pins are bad. https://www.amazon.com/TESMEN-TLP...0aWM&psc=1
This is the type I use too, but this has a low battery indicator and has the words "Klein" on it so you look professional like those guys that have Milwaukee branded pack out boxes with Milwaukee radios and flashlights.
May 06, 2026 11:59 PM
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BobbyArcherMay 06, 2026 11:59 PM
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I just watched NCIS Sidney and they used this exact LAN Tester to supposedly "hack" into a security camera network! Lol2

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