NOYAFA Network Cable Tester,AT278 TDR Multi-functional LCD Tracker For RJ45, RJ11, BNC, Metal Cable,PING/POE NF-8601S

This tester does everything and more that the other testers out there do, from what I have read. The interface boots up quickly, is quick and responsive, and easy to use. For less than 1/4 the price, this is an outstanding value and will be used frequently. The only con is that it has 3 RJ-45 Ethernet ports on it, used for different types of testing, and though the manual tells you which ports to use (mostly), it would be nice if the interface would instruct you on which port to use. Once you get used to it, it will become second nature. I also wish it clearly stated what each RJ-45 port was for, and what you can and cannot do with it.It tests: wiring, with a graphical map, including connections if it is connected to a switch or device.LengthCrosstalk (I have not tested this but the manual states it will)POE voltage on each pinDHCP/PingToning including 120v detection to any wire with power on it, toning seems quite good, tested it while connected to a POE switch and it worked fineFlashes switch portsIt appears that all RJ-45 ports can be connected to a live switch even with POE. However, the tester shut down when I plugged the RJ-11 port into a live phone line and I had to hook it up to a charger to reset it to get it to power back onNice clear color screenI did not test creating reports yetYou can even test the length of any cable using the included alligator clips. Supposedly you can test for a cable break or short in any wire/cable.I am currently trying to figure out if it can help me test for bad Christmas light bulbs but have had no luck with LED strands.This thing really seems to do it all (except to actually certify data integrity over the cables).Comes in a pretty nice zippered case with all the ID testers and a charger for the rechargeable batteries in both the tester and toner- no more dead 9v batteries.One thing this does not do that the yellow brand does is have a wire map tester right on the toner and auto-switchover to that. Meh. I'll take more functionality and more cash in my pocket with this one.Overall, it's not quite as user-friendly as some others may be but this one does seem to do it all for an outstanding price.

Surprisingly functional for a fraction of the Fluke's cost. Where as the Fluke will perform most tests through a single RJ45 port, this unit requires moving the cable between 3 different ports depending on the test (e.g. length, mapping, ping or POE validation). The LCD is high-res and clear. The length calibration is a bit bothersome, but is accurate after following the instructions. Having 8 port maps that actually so discreetly on the mapping function of the tester is outstanding. The toner is very sensitive and worked well on a set of 150m cables. There is a small worry about the charging / battery that is embedded in the tester and the tone probe. The unit is light and made out of cheap plastic. Who knows how long this will last... But for the price, the value cannot be beat.

I purchased this after doing some research on it I got the w Model(with 8 test remote ends).For the price I definately can not complain. I normally use Fluke at my employer.I find the device is durable (I dropped it 2 times on site it did not have a mark on it).I am an ogre. I have to push down on the buttons to get it to start up a little more than some other devices(However still acceptable) Battery life for the tests I did was good.POE tester is a nice inclusion and it does work. Ping test works IF YOU HAVE THE DEVICE CONFIGURED PROPERLY FOR THE NETWORK SEGMENT YOU ARE ON. I like the auto configure feature however if you have an issue with vlan/port agreement or you are in the wrong network segment it may not work(configuration matters with this tester.)Link is not displayed unless you are in an active test. The device is definately a functional tester. I took a star of because I feel they should be able to put all the features in one RJ 45 for the network tests and such. The RJ 11 I did not use however I have a great appreciation for the feature being added. So many times I have seen people who did not know the cables they had and it is nice to have that built into this tester.Overall I do not regret this purchase and I am happy with it. I wish it had a Vlan test option built in. I would also be greatly appreciative of a replaceable battery option. I would recommend this to a tech on a budget.

Did exactly what I wanted and that was to check POE and do a ping tests. The only other non-smart phone based appliances I could find for this purpose are over $2000. This device feels a little chincy but I used it on the job side all day and it worked well in a single charge.

I've now had this for two years and use it all the time. I love the detailed cable mapping, specifically which end is terminated incorrectly.The toner function is sensitive enough, but not so much that it gives too many false positives. I have a fluke toner/wand, but I like this one better.The battery is starting to get a bit tired, but that's to be expected and I see that replacements are readily available.