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Cable crimpers and networking tools (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago by ruplicant@sh.itjust.works to c/networking@sh.itjust.works

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I'm in need of a cable crimper and some other network tools like a tone gen/probe, cable snipper/stripper, and I'll probably also get a cable tester, for a couple of jobs I'll be doing soon

So, I'm assembling a basic toolkit to install the physical network parts, and I'm asking here for recommendations on mid and high quality tools so I can decide on what to get

As one should do with tools, I'm ready to spend a buck (or euro, in this case) to get good and durable stuff, but these days looking for reviews online is a marketing shitshow, so I thought I'd come here to look for recommendations and try to find someone with actual practical knowledge and experience

Any advice is welcome!

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[–] DrunkenPirate@feddit.de 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I have this one https://www.conrad.de/de/p/digitus-dn-94022-netzwerk-werkzeug-set-passend-fuer-netzwerk-spezifikationen-cat-cat-5e-cat-6-cat-7-2335586.html It’s very basic and I miss nothing. I needed those 4 tools. Had set up my network at home with flush-mounted Cat sockets, self crimped cat-cables (consider CAT 6A and S/FTP shielding) by help of YT videos. You don’t need to throw gold on those tools. Better invest in good cable and connectors. Not sure if I seriously use them again to that extend.

Edit: And check the network speed of your cables. It was quite surprising how very little tweaks had big impact on overall speed. Sometimes I didn’t even know why and crimped it anew.