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This how-to makes a handy tester that lets you quickly identify if your connection or Ethernet cable that you just made is going to link-up with your network.
If you work in a corporate IT environment you know there are generally more network ports in the building than there are ports on your switches. This means that not all ports are patched in or linked and can be troublesome when setting up a new workstation. Also most managed switches have a feature that allows you to selectively disable ports, so even if the port is patched in it may not be active.
This handy little pocket sized device will allow you to check a port for a link state without having to run down to your wiring closet or having to log into the switch. We use these when prepping server room installs to ensure the networking is good to go when the server may not show up for several weeks or months. (Special thanks to Scott Glick for finding the time to actually make and document one of these)
If you work in a corporate IT environment you know there are generally more network ports in the building than there are ports on your switches. This means that not all ports are patched in or linked and can be troublesome when setting up a new workstation. Also most managed switches have a feature that allows you to selectively disable ports, so even if the port is patched in it may not be active.
This handy little pocket sized device will allow you to check a port for a link state without having to run down to your wiring closet or having to log into the switch. We use these when prepping server room installs to ensure the networking is good to go when the server may not show up for several weeks or months. (Special thanks to Scott Glick for finding the time to actually make and document one of these)
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You will need :
1 AUI to 10baseT adapter (I have 2 pictured because different models are slightly different)
a soldering gun or pencil
solder
some solder wick or de-soldering tool (wick works best)
1) 9 volt battery
1) 9 volt battery connector
a small length of 18awg wire
and small momentary on switch. These can be had at your local Radio Shack store
a drill and drill bit sized appropriately to accommodate the switch
You will need :
1 AUI to 10baseT adapter (I have 2 pictured because different models are slightly different)
a soldering gun or pencil
solder
some solder wick or de-soldering tool (wick works best)
1) 9 volt battery
1) 9 volt battery connector
a small length of 18awg wire
and small momentary on switch. These can be had at your local Radio Shack store
a drill and drill bit sized appropriately to accommodate the switch
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