Network Troubleshooting Tools

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What tool would you use to attach connectors to the ends of cables?

  • Cable Strippers
  • Cable Testers
  • Multimeters
  • Cable Crimpers (correct)

Which type of cable fault occurs when conductors of a wire pair are connected to each other at any point in the cable?

  • Shorted Pair (correct)
  • Reverse Pair
  • Split Pair
  • Open Pair

Which device is primarily used to generate tones in a cable for tracing?

  • Tone Generators/Toner Probe (correct)
  • Cable Certifiers
  • Optical Time Domain Reflectometers
  • Fusion Splicers

What is the function of a multimeter in relation to copper cables?

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What is the purpose of a loopback adapter in networking?

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Which tool would you use to determine cable category and data throughput?

<p>Cable Certifiers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable fault is indicated when a wire from one pair crosses into an adjacent pair?

<p>Split Pair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used for both measuring the signal amplitude and frequency variations within a spectrum?

<p>Spectrum Analyzers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What device would you use to locate breaks in fiber optic cables and measure signal loss?

<p>Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when one or more conductors in a twisted pair cable are not connected on one of the pins?

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Flashcards

Cable Stripper

A tool used to remove the outer jacket and insulation from cables, preparing them for connector attachment.

Cable Crimper

A tool that attaches connectors to the ends of cables, ensuring a secure connection.

Cable Tester

A tool that verifies the continuity and correct pin configuration of cables, ensuring no breaks or miswires.

Open Pair

A type of cable fault where one or more conductors in a wire pair are not connected at either end of the cable.

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Shorted Pair

A type of cable fault where conductors of a wire pair are connected together at some point within the cable.

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Short Between the Pairs

A type of cable fault where conductors of two wires in different pairs are connected at some point within the cable.

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Reverse Pair

A type of cable fault where two wires in a single pair are connected to the opposite pins of that pair on the other end of the cable.

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Cross Pair

A type of cable fault where both wires of one color pair are connected to the pins of a different color pair on the opposite end.

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Cable Certifier

A tool that determines the cable category, data throughput, length, and other characteristics of a cable.

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Loopback Adapter

A tool that creates a loopback for testing connectivity using transmit and receive pairs. It allows devices to test their own network functions by sending data back to themselves.

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Study Notes

Hardware Tools for Network Troubleshooting

  • Snips and Cutters: Used to cut cables from larger spools.
  • Cable Strippers: Remove outer jacket and insulation from cables for connection.
  • Cable Crimpers: Attach connectors to cable ends.
  • Cable Testers: Verify continuity and proper pinouts, checking for breaks in cables. Multitesters support various cables and connectors for testing.
  • Wire Maps: Work similarly to cable testers, diagnosing issues in twisted pair Ethernet cables.
  • Open Pair: Occurs when conductors in a pair are not connected at either end.
  • Shorted Pair: Conductors of a wire pair are connected internally.
  • Short Between Pairs: Conductors of different pairs are connected internally.
  • Reverse Pair: Wires in a single pair are connected to the opposite pins on the other end.
  • Cross Pair: Wires of one color pair are connected to the pins of a different color pair.
  • Split Pair: A wire from one pair is split and connects with an adjacent pair.
  • Cable Certifiers: Determine cable category, data throughput, length, and other cable characteristics.
  • Multimeters: Check voltage, amperage, and resistance of copper cables.
  • Punchdown Tools: Terminate wires on punchdown blocks and strip excess insulation.
  • Tone Generators/Toner Probe: Generate tones on one end of a connection for cable tracing, aiding in understanding cable paths in walls.
  • Loopback Adapters: Create a loopback for testing connectivity (Ethernet and Fiber).
  • Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR): Locate breaks in copper cables, and estimate distance.
  • Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR): Locate breaks in fiber optic cables and measure signal loss.
  • Fiber Light Meters: Measure attenuation in fiber optic cables. Multimode fiber uses LED; Single mode uses laser.
  • Fusion Splicers: Permanently join fiber optic cables.
  • TAPs (Taps): Copy or split packets for analysis, security, or network management.
  • Spectrum Analyzers: Measure signal amplitude and frequency variation. (x-axis: frequency, y-axis: amplitude).

Choosing the Right Tool

  • Understand which tool is suitable for troubleshooting specific cable types and issues.

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