Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Locates and Tests Voice, Data and Video Cables

This kit does exactly what I needed, it tells me what the network map actually is. I am helping out some public libraries with little to no budgets for this type of work, so I volunteered to pick up the tools and put in some time. The large number of remote ID plugs makes the process much simpler than using some simpler tools like a “toner” that you have to go one wall LAN port at a time. In a multi-floor building with about 50 LAN ports, that takes quite a bit of effort. Using the 18 plugs, plus the included map+test “dongle” gives me 19 points to map before I need to move them to another set of LAN ports. The mapping plugs simply tell you what numbered plug you are looking at from the LAN cable at the network switch end, while the map+test can tell you if the conductors are good or have a problem (cross wired or broken/open). I like it and recommend this along with the available toner and perhaps an additional set of map+test dongles so more than one “iffy” lines can be checked in one setting. Note that if you buy the map+test kit that starts at #7 and goes to #12 (VDV770-851) it is somehow about $30 less than the kit VDV770-850 that contains one less dongle and are numbers 2 through 6. A single dongle sells for about $24 and you are able to order any ID code you like. That makes my mapping plug and dongle count up to 25, which is approximately half of the entire building.

If you have all good connections, then the single included map+test dongle should be adequate as those have extra features used for suspect wiring. I also bought the Klein VDV500-123 tracing probe tone tool (about $40) as the wire bundles are quite confusing in the LAN room and it helps find the correct line quickly.

Do you need something like this for your home? Nope. But if you are looking at a building network that contains many LAN outlets, your time has value… Simple math can tell you if you feel this is worth it. In my case, I am older, have creaky knees, and get impatient when I am forced to do things the hard way; so for me as I help the libraries in my area, I find this equipment to be incredibly valuable!!! Basically it pays for itself in the first library with approximately 50 LAN ports spread out over 4 levels (remember the creaky knees?).
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I use this regularly, verifying wiring and sometimes for port ID. I use it professionally and it has been reliable and trouble free. Sure it is not the cheapest wire mapping tool on the market, but you get what you pay for here. If you just want something for the odd test at home, there is a smaller version of this available (Jr. 2) that would be better for you, but for the professional, network installer etc, this guy is a good all round option.

In my role as deputy director of IT in a small shop, I’ve needed to add equipment I can trust to help make sure we get the job done right the first time. This is tool and the location end have been amazing for helping us figure out location of lines, testing old ones, finding where issues are with length detection, verify our new runs, and make sure poe is up to voltage for running the phones and cameras. It might not be as fancy as some other more expensive tools, but it is a workhorse and gives tou everything you need in a good rugged case! Definitely recommend for any network installer or cable runner trying to make sure they got it right.

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Excelente adquisición, muy útil

Perfect for the job , saves time with the plug-in adaptors