Need a cheap cable tester for patch/cross over + Need rj45 connectors. Where?

[BurntToast]

Where is a cheap place to buy RJ45 connectors?

Also whats a cheap/okay cable tester for cross over and patch cables?

www.geeks.com has an okay special, but I dont need a crimper or cable.

Thanks!

 

[Steve-o-man]

Just about any local electronics shop should have them. I can get them locally for a dime a dozen.

 

[BurntToast]

Can anyone else help? I need a make/model of a tester.

Or has anyone ever used the tester that geeks sells?

 

[Orinthical]

www.monoprice.com <--- Great place for cables, connectors, keystone jacks, etc.

As for a tester - realistically I don't see anything wrong with the one Geeks sells... testing wire is really rather simple so it doesn't much matter if it's a no-name special. If you want to spend money you can grab a decent cable tester from any Home Depot or local electronics shop... if you want to spend a ton of money you can get "the best" and go with a Fluke.