Cat6 Cable Tester/Trace?

[xxx_Loki_xxx]

Hey All,

Recently moved into a new home with cat6 wired throughout the home, keystone jacks installed in each room however the cables were left un-terminated at the electrical panel. No big deal to crimp ends on the cables, however out of the 30+ runs nothing was labeled. Looking for a tool that will help me identify which line goes to each room and test the connections.

Weekend warrior type here, I previously wired a my last home with cat6 so no concerns on that front but at the time I had access to a fluke cableiq to test and trace lines. I don't foresee needing to do this again for a long time (if ever again) and dont want to shell out the cash for a similar fluke that I've used previously. Any recommendations on a inexpensive tool to test and trace lines?

Thanks for any assistance.

 

[FNtastic]

If you have a home improvement store locally: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-VDV-LAN-Scout-Jr-Tester-VDV526-052/202520420
I can vouch for it. Use the same one for my personal stuff.

 

[obs]

This one is $9 and works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Network-Cable-Tester-Phone/dp/B009ZXYI1U

 

[gangolfus]

This one is $9 and works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Network-Cable-Tester-Phone/dp/B009ZXYI1U

I got one from Microcenter that looks almost exactly like that. For "are all the wires in the right order and properly crimped?" testing, it works great!

 

[ZeqOBpf6]

$9 seems awesome.

Is this something that a fox & hound is designed for or am I misunderstanding

https://www.cableorganizer.com/triplett/tone-generator/fox2-hound2kit.htm

 

[Dead Parrot]

A pair of cheap switches can serve as a pass/fail on wiring and let you id which cable goes where.