This document lists and describes several common tools used for network installation including modular release tabs to protect network cable plugs from breaking, an 8 connector RJ45 plug for connecting Cat5 cable to networks, a punch down tool for inserting wires into connectors, a multi-function crimper for cutting, stripping, and crimping cables, a network tester for testing cable configurations, needle-nose pliers for bending and cutting wires, wire cutting pliers, network sockets, and flathead and Philips screwdrivers.
1 of 1
More Related Content
Tools for Network Installation
1. Halizah Ahmad MP111380
MPT1403 ( INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SYSTEM)
NETWORK INSTALLATION TOOLS
For preventing a release tabs
from snapping off. Protect the
modular release tab on network
cable from breaking off.
transmit voice or data signals
The standard for the plug for connecting cat5
cable to a network. It's an 8 connector plug
that looks like a larger version of a phone plug
Remove the top layer of the
cable to strip the electrical
insulation from cable wires
For crimping modular
plug 8P8C (RJ45)
PUNCH DOWN TOOL
For inserting wire into insulation-
displacement connectors on
punch down blocks, patch
panels, keystone modules, and
surface mount boxes (also
known as biscuit jacks)
MULTI-FUNCTION CRIMP TOOL
To cuts, strips and crimps cable
for easy on-the-job, one-tool
application
NETWORK TESTER
Test correct pin configuration for
RJ45, RJ11, USB and BNC Cables.
Remote unit allows diagnostic
testing between different areas
of the network
Also known as long-nose pliers,
pinch-nose pliers, or snipe-nose
pliers are both cutting and
holding pliers to bend, reposition
and cut wire
NEEDLES-NOSE PLIERS
To bend, reposition and cut
wire
WIRE CUTTING PLIERS
NETWORK SOCKET CASING
The endpoint of an inter-process
communication flow across a
computer network.
FLAT/PHILIPS SCREW DRIVER
Used for driving screws and rotating
other machine elements with the
mating drive system and it functions
are for pry bars, levers, and hole
punches, as well as other tools
LONG
PHILIPS
FLATPHILIPS