networking tools

Question 1

What tool is used to attach connectors like RJ-45 to twisted pair cables by pushing metal pins into the wires?

Answer 1

Crimper

Question 2

What device removes the outer plastic jacket of network cables to expose twisted pairs for termination?

Answer 2

Cable Stripper

Question 3

What tool analyzes Wi-Fi networks for performance and interference, measuring signal strength and channel usage?

Answer 3

Wi-Fi Analyzer

Question 4

What tool uses a tone generator and probe to identify and trace cables inside walls or bundles without damage?

Answer 4

Toner Probe

Question 5

What tool is used to connect wires to patch panels or wall jacks by pushing wires into insulation displacement connectors?

Answer 5

Punchdown Tool

Question 6

What device tests network cables for continuity, shorts, and other wiring issues to verify proper termination?

Answer 6

Cable Tester

Question 7

What small device connects send and receive pins of a port for testing and troubleshooting network interfaces?

Answer 7

Loopback Plug

Question 8

What hardware device creates a direct inline connection to monitor network traffic passively without affecting network performance?

Answer 8

Network Tap