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Brand: Hobbes
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Test cable installations up to 200 meters (656 feet). The simplest and most affordable wire-mapping device for networking cables available on the market. Use it to read the actual wiring configuration for Cat5, coaxial and modular telephone cables by comparing one transmitting end to another receiving end. Easy verification for cabling faults including discontinuity, open wires, shorts, miswiring and crossed pairs is quickly detected with the LANtest's unique LED display. Can also test the grounding. Perform all the above tests on installed cables with the included remote terminator. Tests the correct pin configuration of 10Base-T, 10Base-2, Thin ethernet cable, RJ45/RJ11 modular cables 356A, TIA-568A/568B and Token Ring cable, etc. With the remote kit, LANtest can remotely test cable up to 1000 feet away either on the wall plate or the patch panel. Includes an auto or manual scan for pinout indicators, and a power switch for saving battery power.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Reliable(5), Rugged(4)
Describe Yourself:
Power user(4)
Primary use:
Business(3)
 
Great Test Kit
By IT guruVerified Purchaser from Shenandoah Valley, VA on 7/20/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Simple to use, Versatile
Cons:
Poor instructions
Best Uses:
Business IT
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hobbes LANtest Network/Modular Cable Test Kit:

This test kit helped us to quickly resolve a CAT5 cable problem. It is easy to use, although the instructions leave a lot to be desired.

 
Best bang for the buck
By EdVerified Purchaser from Alexandria, VA on 9/28/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Rugged, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hobbes LANtest Network/Modular Cable Test Kit:

Very practical for the everyday wiring. With the 8 LED pair display is evident at a glance if there are no connectivity, shorts, reversed pairs or any other pinout issue.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to Use
By RickVerified Reviewer from Miami, FL on 6/11/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hobbes LANtest Network/Modular Cable Test Kit:

Great product and easy to use and understand.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great product
By GWVerified Reviewer from Knoxville, TN on 6/11/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Rugged
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hobbes LANtest Network/Modular Cable Test Kit:

product seems sturdy. works as advertised

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
a nice test kit
By danhVerified Purchaser from washington state on 1/26/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Easy to read, Rugged, Simple start
Best Uses:
Home wiring
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hobbes LANtest Network/Modular Cable Test Kit:

This tester saved me a lot of time while wiring my home. It consistently reported switched wires (argh) and short wires (ugh) before I committed to the line. I call it well worth the money.

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