Create a RJ-45 Cable Tester

DIY RJ-45 Cable Tester

Cable testers can be super expensive, but if your trying to trouble shoot a cable drop or run then you know how valuable one can be.

Our favorite kids over at Instructables have a great how to on building your own on the super cheap. A quick trip to your local big box home improvement store and your favorite electronics store (hell even radio shack should it all) and a few bucks is all you will need to build this.

Besides your basic DIY hacking tools you will also need the following …

• 8 LED’s
• 20cm of Cat5 Cable
• 9V Battery Clip and Battery
• Wall Mount Box
• 2 RJ-45 Female Jacks
• 220ohm Resistor
• Female RJ-45 Mount Plate

Once you have all your components assembled head on over to Instructables and make your way through all the sets.