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Network cable tester

Networking

A tester that verifies each conductor in an Ethernet or phone cable.

Approx. cost
$15–$120
Weight
4–12 oz
Used in
1 kit

Purpose

Confirm a cable or run is wired correctly before chasing the wrong problem.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Swap-in known-good cable— Quick test; doesn’t locate the fault.

Maintenance notes

  • Keep the remote unit tethered so it doesn’t wander off.

Buying considerations

  • Basic testers verify continuity and pinout; toning models trace a cable in a wall.
  • A wire-map display speeds fault-finding.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor