2.8 - Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.

Question 1

Cable Crimper

Answer 1

“Pinches” the connector onto a wire:
Coaxial, twisted pair, fiber.

Connect the modular connector to the Ethernet cable.
The final step of the process.

Metal prongs are pushed through the insulation.
The plug is also permanently pressed onto the cable sheath.

Question 2

Cable Stripper

Answer 2

Used to expose underlying cable from its insulation without cutting cable.

Question 3

Multimeter

Answer 3

AC voltage
Check wall outlet voltage

DC voltage
PC power supply output voltages
CMOS battery power

Continuity
Cable connectivity
Fuse status

Question 4

Tone Generator

Answer 4

Puts an analog sound on the wire.

Use the Inductive probe to trace/ hear tone on the wire.
Follow the tone.

Question 5

Cable Tester

Answer 5

Used to perform continuity test.

Can Identify missing pins or crossed wires.

Question 6

Loopback Plug

Answer 6

Useful for testing physical ports or fooling your applications.

Serial / RS-232 (9 or 25 pin).

Ethernet, T1, Fiber.

Not a cross over cable!

Question 7

Punchdown Tool

Answer 7

“Punch” a wire into a wiring block.
66 block.
110 block.

Every wire must be individually punched.

Trims the wires during the punch.

Question 8

Wifi Analyser

Answer 8

Monitoring purpose built hardware or mobile device add on.

Specialises in 802.11 analysis.

Identify errors and interference.
Validate antenna location and installation.