2.8 – Network Tools

Question 1

Crimper

Answer 1

a. used to terminate RJ45 & RJ11 heads to twisted pair cables

b. Attach heads to cable

Question 2

Stripper

Answer 2

used to strip the jacket off the cable

Question 3

Wi-Fi Analyzer

Answer 3

a. App for desktop / phone that can analyze the types & strengths of wireless networks

b. Useful to understand where to place access points

Question 4

Toner Probe [Fox & Hound]

Answer 4

a. identify the other end of a twisted-pair cable [have a large bunch of cables]

b. Tone Generator = sends a signal through the known end of the cable

c. The Probe = used to locate the other end of the cable

Question 5

Punch-Down

Answer 5

a. Tool used to terminate twisted pair to 110 [telephone] or 66 [network cable] block

b. Used in a patch panel

Question 6

Cable Tester

Answer 6

a. A simple tool that is used to test twisted pair terminations

b. One end of the cable is plugged into the main unit & other end to the remote

c. Lights should go off in sequence on both ends

Question 7

Loopback Plugs

Answer 7

a. Used to test if a network port can communicate to itself

b. These are available for copper & fiber interfaces

c. Tells if card actually works

Used on switches [ports]

Question 8

Network Tap

Answer 8

a. Used to monitor network traffic

b. Capture network traffic to analyze it

c. Could be software / hardware