2.8 - Network Tools: Professor Messer

Cable crimper

Used to pinch connectors onto a wire, typically coaxial, twisted pair, or fiber.

Cable stripper

Removes wiring strips from the outside of Ethernet cables.

Wi-Fi analyzer

Analyzes Wi-Fi networks to optimize performance and identify interference.

Toner probe/tone generator

A device used to locate an individual cable in a complicated cabling environment.

Punchdown tool

Used to punch wires into a wiring block and trims them during connections.

Cable tester

Performs continuity tests for two cables to check if they are connected properly.

Loopback plug

Used for testing physical ports/interfaces by sending data back to the same device.

Network tap

Intercepts network traffic and sends captured packets to a packet capture device.