Troubleshooting Tools Flashcards
(58 cards)
What are Snips and Cutters used for?
Used to cut cables from a larger spool or bundle
Snips and cutters are essential tools for preparing cables for installation.
What is the function of Cable Strippers?
Remove outer jacket and insulation from cables for connector attachment
This is crucial for ensuring proper connectivity.
What do Cable Crimpers do?
Attach connectors to cable ends
They ensure that the cable can be connected to other devices.
What is the purpose of Cable Testers?
Verify continuity and proper pinouts of cables, ensuring no breaks
They are essential for troubleshooting cable issues.
What does a Multitester support?
Supports various cables and connectors for testing
It is a versatile tool for electrical measurements.
What do Wire Maps diagnose?
Diagnose issues in twisted pair Ethernet cables
They help identify connection problems within the cabling.
What is an Open Pair?
Occurs when one or more conductors in the pair are not connected on one of the pins at either end of the cable
This can lead to network connectivity issues.
What is a Shorted Pair?
Occurs when conductors of a wire pair are connected to each other at any location within the cable
This creates a fault that affects signal transmission.
What does a Cable Certifier do?
Determine cable category, data throughput, length, and other characteristics
This is important for ensuring cables meet performance standards.
What is the function of Multimeters?
Check voltage, amperage, and resistance of copper cables
They are essential for diagnosing electrical issues.
What do Punchdown Tools do?
Terminate wires on punchdown blocks and strip excess insulation
They are critical for setting up structured cabling systems.
What do Tone Generators/Toner Probes do?
Generate tones on one end of a connection for cable tracing
They help locate cables in walls or ceilings.
What is the purpose of Loopback Adapters?
Create a loopback for testing connectivity using transmit and receive pairs
They are used to test the functionality of network interfaces.
What do Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR) locate?
Locate breaks in copper cables and estimate distance to the break
This is important for maintaining cable integrity.
What is the function of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)?
Locate breaks in fiber optic cables and measure loss
They are essential for troubleshooting fiber optic networks.
What do Fiber Light Meters measure?
Measure attenuation in fiber optic cables
They help assess the quality of fiber optic connections.
What do Fusion Splicers do?
Permanently join two fiber optic cables together
They are used in fiber optic installations.
What is the purpose of TAPs?
Copy or split packets for analysis, security, or network management
They help in monitoring network traffic.
What do Spectrum Analyzers measure?
Measure signal amplitude and frequency variation within a spectrum
They are used to analyze the quality of signals.
What are Wi-Fi Analyzers used for?
Conduct wireless surveys to ensure proper coverage
They help optimize wireless network performance.
What is the function of Protocol Analyzers?
Used to capture and analyze signals and data traffic over a communication channel
They are essential for network diagnostics.
What do Bandwidth Speed Testing Tools measure?
Measure real-world throughput across a network
They help assess network performance.
What do Port Scanners determine?
Which ports are open on a network
They are used for security assessments.
What do NetFlow Analyzers do?
Monitor, troubleshoot, and analyze traffic flow data
They help in capacity planning and resource optimization.
