Fluke Networks - 5018508 MS-POE MicroScanner Copper Cable Verifier and PoE tester for RJ-45 Category 5-6A Ethernet Cables $669.49

Zipsort

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ZipsortYesterday 11:13 AM

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illtww

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illtwwYesterday 1:00 PM

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there has GOT to be a knock off of this that is serviceable foe the typical home user… $700 is redonk unless all you do is cabling all day for your full time job..

Boczar

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BoczarYesterday 2:37 PM

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Quote from illtww

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there has GOT to be a knock off of this that is serviceable foe the typical home user… $700 is redonk unless all you do is cabling all day for your full time job..

If you don't need the PoE testing, sure: https://a.co/d/0dLNhMaL

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AudioMike

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AudioMikeYesterday 9:23 PM

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I user the LinkIQ device, it's worth it.

https://a.co/d/09FnyHHO

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FuschiaKite153Today 12:51 AM

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Quote from illtww

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there has GOT to be a knock off of this that is serviceable foe the typical home user… $700 is redonk unless all you do is cabling all day for your full time job..

Don't you like quality Made In America tools?

wiouxev

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wiouxevToday 2:12 AM

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For anyone that wanted a layman's explanation to what this thing does and why it's so costly, here's a copy/paste AI answer;

Is the cable actually wired correctly? It checks for the right pinout (T568A/B), and flags opens, shorts, split pairs, or crossed wires.. the kind of wiring mistakes that cause flaky network drops.

How long is the cable, and where's the fault? Uses TDR (time-domain reflectometry) to measure cable length and pinpoint the distance to a break or short, so you're not tracing wire through walls and ceilings.
Will it actually carry the intended traffic? It verifies the cable is rated and performing for Cat5e/6/6A speeds (1G/2.5G/5G/10G), not just "electrically continuous."
PoE testing. It detects if Power over Ethernet is present, what type/class, and how much wattage is actually available — useful for cameras, access points, phones, etc.
ID mapping. With a set of remote numbered identifiers, you can label one end and instantly find which port/jack it corresponds to at the panel.

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Fluke Networks - 5018508 MS-POE MicroScanner Copper Cable Verifier and PoE tester for RJ-45 Category 5-6A Ethernet Cables $669.49

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