Explain Lan Cable Tester Result

Officer Giggles · 2016-02-11 11:37:49

I connected a tester into the RJ45 wall plate jacks on either end of a run of Cat 5e cable. The lights on both testers illuminate 2,3,4,5,6,8 simultaneously. Lights 1 and 7 never illuminate. Does that mean that both cables 1 and 7 are broken somewhere along the line.

11-02-2016 11:37AM

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Officer Giggles

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I connected a tester into the RJ45 wall plate jacks on either end of a run of Cat 5e cable.

The lights on both testers illuminate 2,3,4,5,6,8 simultaneously.

Lights 1 and 7 never illuminate.

Does that mean that both cables 1 and 7 are broken somewhere along the line.

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#2 11-02-2016 11:57AM

ED E

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1 and 7 arent connected at all. It could be 1 is off at one end and 7 is off at the other, or both at the same end, or a break/pinch somewhere along the cable.

Start by reterminating the run, then if that doesnt work you need to check any exposed areas for damage.

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#3 11-02-2016 03:55PM

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ED E wrote: »

1 and 7 arent connected at all. It could be 1 is off at one end and 7 is off at the other, or both at the same end, or a break/pinch somewhere along the cable.

Start by reterminating the run, then if that doesnt work you need to check any exposed areas for damage.

Ah right thanks. I'll have a look at it

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