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Test Cat5e cable with Cat5 tester
Hi I am trying to buy a cable tester and I was wondering if I can test cat5e cable with cat5 tester? I was looking into different brand/models and they said it tests cat5 but it does not mention cat5e. I am not sure if there is a difference. Thanks in advance.
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It's just the same, because they are all using RJ-45 jack and it only differs to the wire/cable. Cat5 cables supports 100/100 Ethernet and Cat5e support Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Agree with Rob. There's a difference between "testing" and "certifying"
If you want to certify CAT5e then the tester must support that standard.
If you just want to test continuity and cable pairs, then any CAT5 tester will work.
I like my Test-um
http://www.test-um.com/validator/index.asp
If you want to certify CAT5e then the tester must support that standard.
If you just want to test continuity and cable pairs, then any CAT5 tester will work.
I like my Test-um
http://www.test-um.com/validator/index.asp
On a personal note :-)
lrmoore , as mentioned, I sold my old Fluke DSP, and based on your recommendation I went to buy a Test-UM a couple of weeks ago, for quickie tests. The Fluke rep happened to be at the wholesaler at the time, and I was talked into the new CableIQ. Although very nice, and you cannot beat Fluke support, for anyone reading, I agree with lrmoore, I think the Test-Um which is similarly priced, is an incredible buy. I may switch. Thanks for the recommendation.
--Rob
lrmoore , as mentioned, I sold my old Fluke DSP, and based on your recommendation I went to buy a Test-UM a couple of weeks ago, for quickie tests. The Fluke rep happened to be at the wholesaler at the time, and I was talked into the new CableIQ. Although very nice, and you cannot beat Fluke support, for anyone reading, I agree with lrmoore, I think the Test-Um which is similarly priced, is an incredible buy. I may switch. Thanks for the recommendation.
--Rob
2 years ago, I was about to buy either a cableIQ or a Test-UM when i seen the RWC (Real Worl certifier) tester. Cheaper than test-um and cableIQ, i made the mistake to buy this stuff!!! Don't do the same error!!! MY next one will be a Fluke. As lrmoore and Robwill said, they are very easy to reach for support and presales information.
Thanks webcertified,
--Rob
--Rob