This simple, compact data cable tester for RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 terminated voice and data cables for Miswires, Open-Faults, Short-Faults and Shield. Instant LED responses indicate cable status. The test remote stores securely in the tester body. The Auto Power-Off feature shuts the tester down automatically to save the 9V battery (included).
Cable tester with single button testing of RJ11, RJ12 and RJ45 terminated voice and data cables
Tests CAT3, CAT5e and CAT6/6A cables
Fast LED responses indicate cable status (Pass, Miswire, Open-Fault, Short-Fault, and Shield)
Test remote stores securely in tester body
Compact tester easily fits in your pocket
Auto Power-off feature to conserve battery life (9V included)
Low battery indicator
Replacement remote (VDV999-150) available (sold separately)
A:Â The Tone & Probe PRO Electrical Wire Tracing Set is not designed to trace underground wires.
by|Sep 21, 2023
1 found this answer helpful
Q:Can this trace coax cable in yard?
by|Apr 25, 2023
3 Answers
Answer This Question
A: It can’t be used to trace underground cables.Â
by|Apr 27, 2023
A:Â Probably not. To find wire in the ground you will need a much better tracer. Check vendors that rent tools. Might be cheaper to run new coax than trying to find a break and fix it.
by|Sep 6, 2023
A:Â The Tone & Probe PRO Electrical Wire Tracing Set is not designed to trace underground cables.
by|Aug 12, 2023
Q:Does this tool only work on Klein connectors? Could I use it on other brand connectors such as Ideal, etc.?
by|Mar 27, 2023
1 Answer
Answer This Question
A:Â The crimper is designed for use with Klein connectors. Not all brands' connectors are the same size; some will work with this crimper, some will not.
by|May 6, 2023
1 found this answer helpful
Showing 1-4 of 51
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5
(398)
4.5
out of 398 reviews
91% recommend this product
5
299
4
55
3
14
2
6
1
24
Filter by:
Showing 1-10 of 398 reviews
Oct 18, 2022
Helped me to locate wires behind the wall.
There were some 240 V wires in the breaker box. I used this Klein tracer tool to locate where the wires were originating from. It worked. I located the wires near an existing outlet. I removed the outlet box from the wall to access the 240 V wires. I was very happy with the outcome.
by
Recommended
2 found this review helpful
Jun 27, 2022
Doesnt work!, Dud cable shows as pass
did some networking in my garage. I created 2 runs of Cat5e and both tested fine, yet my printers would not be seen by the PC. I thought I had networking issues with the printers, or the PC not connecting to the switch or anything else as the tester said the cable was fine...
Turns out I had a bad section of cat5e cable from a brand new 305m drum. I replaced the wiring and presto, all working and communicating this photo attached is with one of the dud/ faulty cables showing as passed
by
Customer review from Klein Tools
Jun 2, 2020
A well built tool that is simple to use. It gives you a clear indication as to the condition of ...
A well built tool that is simple to use. It gives you a clear indication as to the condition of your cables. Have used it over several hundred feet of cable and had great results. Another good Klein product!
by
DIY
Verified Purchase
Recommended
Jan 7, 2020
The product exceeded my expectations and works great and easy to use
The product exceeded my expectations and works great and easy to use
by
Verified Purchase
Recommended
Jul 20, 2019
If you are making and crimping your own Ethernet cables, or installing keystone jacks or patch pa...
If you are making and crimping your own Ethernet cables, or installing keystone jacks or patch panels, this tool is a handy time saver to verify the RJ45 termination.
It's incredibly simple: Just plug one end of the cable in the main tester port and the other end of the cable in the "Remote" port, and press the single Test button.
There's only one button on the tester: TEST, so it couldn't be easier. It automatically turns on, and automatically turns off.
If the cable is fine, a green light will appear in the PASS area at the top of the tester. If there's an issue with the wire, one of the three red lights will turn on in the FAULT section.
The tool feels solid and made of high quality plastic. The Remote unit is very small, and handily clips into the bottom of the main Tester.
The Tester has a 9V battery installed already, so you can start testing immediately.
I don't work with RJ11/12 and fortunately have never needed to terminate phone lines, so I didn't test those ports, but it does support RJ11 connectors as well if you need to test those.
The tester includes a fairly comprehensive instruction sheet, including several wiring diagrams.
It's a very reasonably priced tester, and if you are making lots of cables or terminating long wiring runs, it's a good investment.
I was involved in a data center installation about 20 years ago. I wish we had one of these back...
I was involved in a data center installation about 20 years ago. I wish we had one of these back then because the electrician wired all the network cabling wrong. He took the position that it was up to us to prove it. It required hundreds of man hours to correct & delayed the project by several weeks.
This is an easy to use tool for testing network & phone wiring/connections. The 'remote' is nothing more that a reflector (I thought is was something like a TV remote), but makes the validation very easy.
The Klein LAN Explorer Cable tester is an extremely easy to use cable tester. It is designed to t...
The Klein LAN Explorer Cable tester is an extremely easy to use cable tester. It is designed to test RJ45 network cables as well as RJ11 and RJ12 phone cables. The remote is stored in the handle and can easily be removed and attached on the far end of the cable to be tested. There is a green pass/fail light, as well as if there is a fault it will designate between a miswire, an open , or a short. It uses a 9V battery, which is included.
This is a necessity for anyone that tests network or phone cabling, especially if they are creating their own.
I would definitely recommend it!
Should’ve bought one years ago !
Makes tracing RV wires much easier.
Prices for professionals have gone through the roof , so the tool cost is recouped after a single use !
Very happy with this purchase.
by
Sep 14, 2023
Best one I have used, which has been several over the years
by
Verified Purchase
Sep 13, 2023
Excellent features. Works well with different tones to choose from and continuity tester
This complete network tool bundle comes withThis complete network tool bundle comes with every tool you need to create your own network cables. Can be used for patch cords or keystone jacks/patch panels. This bundle includes a wire stripping tool, modular plug crimping tool, 110/88 impact punchdown tool, 10 pieces RJ11 connectors and 10 pieces RJ45 connectors.View Full Product Description
HDMI Cable Tester for HDMI and Mini HDMI Cables
Designed to test HDMI and Mini HDMI cablesDesigned to test HDMI and Mini HDMI cables with ease. This HDMI Cable Tester is the perfect tool for evaluating HDMI cables that may have shorts, open circuits, or have wire pairs in the wrong order. This HDMI tester features the following: Perfect for use on 1.2-Volt, 1.3-Volt, 1.4-Volt, 2.0-Volt HDMI or Mini HDMI cables. Scan mode allows you to see each individual connection being tested. Full Display mode shows all of the tested connections at once. Remote can be detached from the main unit, allowing you to quickly and easily test HDMI cables that are installed or very long. Auto-shutdown function after 10-minutes helps preserve battery life. Includes (1) 9V battery required for operationView Full Product Description
Tone and Probe Tester and Tracer Set
The Tone & Probe Test and Trace Kit providesThe Tone & Probe Test and Trace Kit provides simple toning and tracing of non-energized wire. The easy-to-use tone generator traces wire when used with the included probe. Alligator clips are provided for unterminated wires and an RJ45 to RJ45 cable to tone or test data cables. The responsive probe is a tone tracer with a durable, non-metallic, conductive tip, a speaker with audible output and headphone jacks for use in noisy environments (headphones not included). The worklight on the probe illuminates dark spaces. The toner and probe together perform pin to pin wire map test.View Full Product Description
Toner-PRO Tone Generator
This tone generator helps with wire identification,This tone generator helps with wire identification, wire tracing and wire pair identification. The tone generator provides five distinct tones for exact pair identification and features angled bed-of-nails (ABN) clips to securely attach to wires. An RJ11 plug easily connects to telephone or RJ45 data jacks to tone wire pair. Check for continuity and polarity with results indicated by clearly labeled, easy-to-read LEDs.View Full Product Description