Our Tried and Tested Network Technician Tools: Klein VDV Scout Pro, Southwire, MAGNEPULL & More!

[@gerardlunow567]

Perfect. No BS, fun to watch, and learning a lot. nice!

[@markphilpot4981]

No nonsense and simple explanation of what you use, how you use it and no bs! You turn what might be considered boring and made it fun and informative. The haters will still hate on you, but that is going to happen anyway! You guys rock!

[@freeshybreeze]

I have been in this business for 3+ years and never knew about the magnepull.... I wish I knew about this sooner :( thank you so much for all the things you do in this channel👏🏽👏🏽

[@PlymouthVT]

Pretty good I like the Magnepull. I have been Networking a long time own a Fluke Optiview XG and a Fluke One Touch ATG2. Got tired of using my really expensive gear for just wiremapping & wire testing so looked around and found the Oyafa series testers I use the model NF-8601S. Its a really fast wire mapper with wire length--open-short-and distance to fault/TDR/POE tester with wire position. It will pull a DHCP and ping and trace rt. Its inexpensive and have used it for about 3 years and have beat the shit out of it too and it keeps working. I recommend it. I use it more than any of my Fluke gear. The other thing that's an absolute must is using Beldens 1697B Cat5 cut down tool & pick. If your still untwisting cat 5/6 wires to connector them your about 10 years behind. Belden pick is easy & fast and the wire is straight. Buy multiples of this little tool you will use it all day.

[@BigBlake008]

Southwire was founded in my hometown. Their tools division is relatively new (5ish years or so). My co-worker and I know one of the top designers for their low voltage tools and got to "beta test" their top-end $80 punch down tool. We each have a prototype of what eventually became the final end product after we told them what few flaws we noticed. It is the best PDT I have ever used, and a lot of their other low voltage stuff (wire mappers, toners, etc) is top notch as well. However, I have heard some electricians complain about their meters.

[@andrecomanigault]

That MERAY for the drop ceiling is GENIUS!! That can literally cut a job time down so much, or even turn a 2 person job into one.. I use to put electrical tape in the area to help the cable not get stuck and get tore up, which didn't work all the time..

[@TheElderOne2003]

Very nice. I've used most of the show Klien tools and they do their jobs nicely. I'd add in a Netscout Linkrunner 2000 and some sort of certification tool for installs. The companies I've been working with lately are really starting to want traceability of installed cables. Nice video guys!

[@markalmada9662]

We had a guys cutting shielded cat6 cable runs in a factory for the Unifi Video heads. Used our Cable testing tool to find the distance of the breaks. Worth every penny as it tells you the distance of breaks, shorts, misswires. Break was 127m along the run, very difficult to find as the cable was up 40m in the steel beams in a full factory. Eventually we went into the building at 9pm worked till 4am to fix the cable while all the staff where at home. Bam next morning the owner called me. They caught the guy who had been stealing. Looks like he was cutting the cable to disable the camera!

[@johngermain5146]

So true, I've dropped wiggies from bucket trucks that smash when they hit the ground. It's an awful feeling especially if you paid a lot. Love the tools.

[@RussellKahle]

We've been asking for this video and it is SUPER HELPFUL!! Thanks Tom and Corey!

[@timlinc7098]

Very informative video which shows what's out there on the market to make installing cabling easier and at least you have told us the names of these products too and it goes to show that we do not need to spend a fortune to get the job done. Thanks very much for an informative video.

[@possumjenkins1893]

That MERAY looks like a life saver. I made something similar a few years back with a Frisbee and a heat gun.

[@DiyDadFL]

I’ve recently taken over a 2 story country club and the previous guy didn’t label anything. We’re trying to find a time to pull everything apart and redo it and make it more efficient, so we can reduce downtime.

[@olivertownsend2938]

Use a tone tester to identify them - plug one end into the wall socket, then use the toning end on the cable bunches until you find the right one

[@markalmada9662]

Man oh man, how many times we come across this issue. Previous company has multiple switches comms cabinets located all over the place no labels no diagram. Its always worth the effort to remove all dead wood by tracing a d labeling. A tool like the network mapper tester makes this job so much easier. We colour coordinate the cable at the end to make it visually simple in future. For a big effort upfront it pays dividends over the life of the systems if you support them. Good luck. Buy the Klein network tester the guys have in the video. Worth every penny

[@satamototo]

Magnepull is good. For network cable diagnostics you can try a laptop with Broadcom Netxtreme LAN adapter and installed BACS. With it you can measure exact distance to the problem on the exact pair.

[@vasquezg86]

Great Video!!! This really sparked my interest in getting new tools to help me at my job.

[@asphere8]

The wiring guys at my job keep hockey pucks in their toolkits because they make doing punch-downs way easier. Instead of trying to punch down a wire to a keystone that you're holding in your palm (ouch!), just use the hockey puck to keep it steady!

[@Ed-em6mf]

12:50 - Lawrence looks so happy when playing with that magnet :D

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

I really wish there were links for all of the products... your "Kit" links didn't really seem to cover much and was kind of a waste of time.... I was pretty shocked because your videos are SO DETAILED and in depth (speaking as a channel fan)

[@kamichi222]

Just watched in 2022 and still relevant. Subscribed.

[@mikereliford55]

I’m sorry but buying cheap tools because you may drop them off a ladder or lose them is not sound advice for professionals. Also as a side note professional grade tools can typically be dropped off ladders and survive. My best advice for you is to buy a real label maker like a Brother industrial model as in will pay for itself it labor/tape savings on the first job. Batch print serialized labels for the first time and your life will be forever changed. The Magnapull is a fantastic tool, cheers for that tip.

[@EdwardVarner]

Screw driver 🤣🤣 Good on ya for giving props to your guy for being the expert! Shows a lot of respect you have for your guys.

[@deanopper]

I really dig watching your guys videos. I have been running network cables for over 30 years. I wish you guys were in the Seattle area. I would love to work for you.

[@abdraoufx]

I wish i had that magnetic tool a year ago. My life would have been a lot easier installing wires into walls

[@ubrayj02]

It is great in wooden stud walls until you get near a framing nail. Stucco, lathe and plaster, commercial jobs w steel studs = magnepull sucks.

[@mattsherwin3220]

What do you guys use to label or document wiring? Any templates you could share or software to help make the process easier?

[@markalmada9662]

You got a good guy in Corey

[@frankiefrank4853]

I've cut walls open for my sentimental tools. Lol

[@phililpb]

I carry a strong magnet attached to a length of para chord. it has saved a few tools

[@frankiefrank4853]

@@phililpb Rescue mission!! Lol

[@Magnificent2600]

Magni puller on amazon $125. I want one!

[@Alexsmartway]

Lol

[@totalkiller4]

same love my makita and with drill bits as long as it does the job i cant really care if its a cheapo

[@mrgrey361]

Makita drill is not really cheap though...cheap drill brands would be like Chicago Electric, Black and Decker, Craftsman, etc

[@minigpracing3068]

Problem is that those non-impact wire punches do not seat the wire properly and since these are insulation displacement type connections, pushing the wire in the correct amount is is important.

[@markalmada9662]

It's a bit of a skill using the tool well

[@DenyTheZeitgeist]

Even now, still can’t complain about Klein testers. For the money, they’re just great to have around. I used mine forever and got a lot of good cables out of it. I’m running a LinkIQ now, but that’s because I requested it for an install that’s coming up that is going to be a NIGHTMARE.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

I have pulled under the carpet a cable. Just for that one job, it paid for itself. It has sucked in other applications due to not enough space for bullet and sucks around metal studs.

[@dieselstruck]

All this info = gold!

[@TechchnologyGuru]

Little confused. You show the "VDV Scout Pro 2 LT Tester and Test-N-Map Remote Kit Klein Tools VDV501-826" Kit in your video but link the "Cable Tester Remotes Test Continuity, Connectivity, Traces Cable, VDV Scout Pro 2 LT Klein Tools VDV501-825" in the description.

[@New_Identity]

Bet the man on the right can do some killer chris Farley impressions. Great video by the way.

[@bearsrnumber1]

I got magnapull.. works great

[@Ressy66]

played with magnapull few years back, awesome device..... still though, you gunna have problems with noggins and fire blocks

[@tonyhanners1031]

great job just made you some money as I am ordering it all

[@derrick9585]

Go get a Pockethernet, gets rid of most of the devices you use. Your wiring guy will love it.

[@gregdalton3517]

Love these kind of videos. Great Stuff. 👍😎

[@crosses101]

Whats that pin thing called? That pin hole finder thing to know where to drill from the other side of the fall. That I could buy separately.

[@allanknudsen1059]

Hi! There are two different versions. The really good one is Magnespot XR1000-K2. The one shown, rather weak, is Magnepull MS800. Hope that this is helpful.

[@CostaZachariou]

Helpful. Thank you. How about some videos on how to fish wires through T connection pipes?

[@MoonLightGGA]

Hi, how incan reset it, its giving me the correct reading for all functionality

[@MajorTendonitis]

I like the wall behind you . Is that some sound deadening material with 1/2” lexan being backlit with led strips?

[@basimsharhan1045]

Is it possible for you guys to do an updated version of this video?

[@22TheJmans]

I think it's 8 Position or 6 Position as 8 pair and 6 pair would be 16 and 12 wires

[@fredtheilig9636]

I had just added a punchdown tool to my wish list before seeing this video. Updated to the Southwire.

[@lowvoltagedude7837]

I like fluke punchdowns the best.

[@SouthwestComm]

I 2nd low voltage dude on the fluke

[@katamwe]

I like the magne pull. Could kindly review the best CCTV camera testing tool.

[@dignan17]

Are you guys still using the Scout 2 and the distance meter, or have you switched to the Scout 3 that has distance built in? I have the 2 and I was considering the 3 (and willing to accept the inaccuracy most of these things have) until you showed off that distance meter with the ability to select the wire type. I often find that I'm working with 20 year old CCA Cat5 on one day and then I'm running my own Cat6 23AWG riser cable the next day, and those are bound to give wildly different distance results...

[@Zb_Calisthenic]

Never seen that little punchdown. Might pick that up and give it a try.

[@jessymode]

awesome tools and video thanks guys

[@Jonatan9815]

Awesome, ill get myself the POE tester

[@craighawkins192]

I'm old school. The idea of having a magnetic that strong in a server room makes cringe. Good video -- I do like that tone location tool.

[@lumumbahasan3532]

Great video this is so helpful.

[@skidogallard]

Does the Klein VDV Scout Pro tone an ethernet cable that's plugged into a network switch?

[@geomatrix5452]

Will this tool give me a readout of POE status and voltages?

[@jamtechy5560]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@cesarbonilla5442]

Video Request: UniFi - Introduction to Antenna Radiation Patterns , UniFi - UAP Antenna Radiation Patterns Thank you.

[@markalmada9662]

Remember that alot of cheapish devices can't send the same distance as the unifi pro broadcasts. for example when planning a mesh wireless coverage. WAP sends a signal 400m but Droid smartphone can only send 120m. (Example) wifiman app from unifi really helps with planning. Also check onsite physical layout and impediments such as steel beams in the line of sight. Just an example. Check spec of WAP then check what the client uses to connect. Distance from each AP and obsticles onsite are important. Take an AP onsite test coverage. I have a customer with racked storage filling the warehouse. We found after a survey they needed an AP for each row of racked shelving as they are full floor to ceiling with pallets of dense cardboard. Impenetrable for the AP in the next row killing the mesh signal. More AP's required due too the physical obsticles. If mounting on steel beams put wood behind the AP to mount it helps with reflection between the steel beams.

[@mikemcdonald5147]

some sweet setups like that magnet tool

[@humphreysimpemba3641]

Thanks for this Video. Cool stuff.

[@zeran74]

Wow I would love the pinch pin I need to know where to drill a hole form an attic to a wall in a closet so I can go form attic to attic in two level building lol. Wish I had one.

[@andrzejkowalski3122]

Did shows which side (meter or remote) has pins reverse(crossover)?

[@marfnl2]

NEED HELP! Is there a meter that can check cable length per wire? Explanation of the problem to fix: I want to know what meter can tell me: say 2/8 wires are bad, What side of the cable is not installed correctly? Or is the cable itself broken?

[@btw111]

Yes! I use this tool for your use case: www.amazon.com/ByteBrothers-RWC1000NP-Real-World-Certifiers/dp/B00OW0B9UE

[@stemipad2529]

Great tools!!!

[@leandrocosta4283]

You can do a search with the site and do wireless network scans, setting up a better channel!

[@markalmada9662]

Wifiman app from Unifi is decent tool for wireless surveys and free to use.

[@abdullahseba4375]

Have you guys seen the pockethernet? I've got one and its really great! Combines a lot of features from the multiple tools you had into one.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Yes, they are nice

[@oaguilarm]

Is the pocketernet reliable now? I wanted since it got released, but notice it was a work in progress. Various firmware and hardware releases to correct bugs. Have not looked into its progress since at least a year.

[@dignan17]

@@oaguilarm I have one and while it does some things nicely I'll concur that it has tons of bugs. I haven't gone through the firmware update process so I don't know which of those problems have been fixed yet. I mostly bought it when it seemed like the least expensive "distance to fault" tester, but now the Klein Scout Pro 3 does that, and I might upgrade my Pro 2 to that and eliminate both tools. The Pockethernet has tons of features that aren't on the Klein tools, and I'll keep it in my car, but the Klein tools are so fast and easy to use.

[@terrenceboylanjr]

@@oaguilarm We have a pocketernet and love it. It is a science project, but it works and gives you an amazing amount of packet-level detail in a very compact form factor.

[@snowmenot]

Do you guys have a recommendation for toning network cables that are plugged into live switches? I bought the Fluke IntelliTone 200, but it’s really flaky. I’m not sure if I just got a bad unit or if the digital tone doesn’t work very well.

[@lrwalls84]

It might be your tool. Mine works well and a life saver on jobs

[@ncvidman]

Very helpful.

[@bradkawaii1755]

awesome video - I am curious why you do not use CAT 8 cables?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Much more expensive

[@bradkawaii1755]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS I bet with a new style of work it would make sense as an investment currently debating over cat8 vs fiber - 10Gb internal network plus 1gb incoming channel with auto failover not an easy task but seems like at the end I will be good enough to pass CCNA =^_^= thank you for videos - the are just awesome

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

@@bradkawaii1755 CAT 6 can do 10G up to 30M and CAT6A can to 10GB at 100M

[@bradkawaii1755]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS noted

[@Athinira]

I once had to wire behind a well. Put up the wall again. Turns out i had left an expensive tool inside the wall, så had to tear it down again... Luckily it was a wood wall, så just had to undo about 20 screws 😂

[@kellyash45]

Now that the Pockethernet has come to market what would a new tool list look like? How many of these tools can be eliminated with the Pockethernet? I have one for sale if anyone wants one.

[@xisigma]

Mag puller awesome

[@lanceeilers5061]

Beautiful , beautiful , thanks for that Tom loved the vid :-)

[@Justify4935]

The magnapull is only good in bench testing. UNLESS you live in an area without fireblocks for residential. I wonder how well that'll work in commercial being that the studs are metal...

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

It works well, even with metal studs

[@RAKRail]

Thanks for the info share...

[@adhnaanyusuf8211]

Can you do a video on a network cable toner

[@bebored023]

You should check out Pockethernet

[@joeblow8593]

Top notch

[@vivek42424]

grEAT VIDEO GOOD EDUCATION

[@alexk77ae]

I’ve got a fluke tester that does everything your multiple klien tools do

[@patrickcollins8610]

For only how much more $$?

[@1alexwel]

I got the Noyafa NF-8601W which does everything, was around $100

[@nilpo19]

@@patrickcollins8610 I gladly pay more for quality.

[@KS1776]

I have the Klein and I really like it for everything except tone locating the fluke does better for that but is not worth the money really. I also bought a nofaya the build quality is meteoker but it had the 8 mapping remotes and the all the other goodies for cheap. Anymore I try not to tone locate I just port flash or break the tab off a cat cable and use the Klein's remote identifier feature. Solid tool recommendations not necessarily the ones for me but anyone should be able to do a good job with those.

[@1alexwel]

Which noyafa tester? The ones with the color display are a bit sturdier than those with the monochrome display.

[@davidratkay9281]

can relate on the wiring LOL

[@antoniomanuelfidalgo7565]

Nice video

[@markecklund3125]

Hehe... Put that cat six spiderweb in a box and ship it to me. just about the length I need! ( I am actually sort of serious)

[@iammikemunn]

Chris Farley of wiring.

[@mahmoudghanem8713]

there's no such a thing as 4 pair and 6 pair crimper...i think he meant to say 4pair & 3pair crimper (8p8c & 6p6c)

[@martysewell4168]

Have you looked at PockEthernet?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Nope

[@ltdees2362]

....🤣...palm punch down tool...you gotta be kid'n me...I promise, you punch down a hundred pair Teflon cable with that pos, the blisters will end your day...and I can't believe you even mentioned a screw-driver-punch-down....I catch any of my crew using that method, they'll be looking for a new job...👅...what wire wagon you guys fall off of❔

[@wes4477]

Makita drills? Lol ive burned though so many drills whether it be tile or hard wood lol

[@wes4477]

Milwaukee fuel is the way to go

[@michaelwalters3970]

The scout pro is garbage not worth the $200 just a continuity tester that it but the ideal $20 will not test a cable at all other than you wired it correctly. It will tell you a cable is good but not if it's good enough.

[@HermanWolf-g8z]

Lanyards.

[@Magnificent2600]

Johnny Depp quit acting and became a low voltage tech?

[@TheMakaveli1999]

Imagine still having a case for a tool and call it tried and true...

[@kenoakes6725]

pfft, document.. :P

[@vono360]

Less and less ubiquiti seen... more and more meraki instead

[@tunintunin3417]

Nothing fromFluke, good. Overpriced.

[@NoHypocrisy42]

Crimper is trash.

[@carlosortizflores1]

Sounds like knowledgeable guys just stop saying wire it's cable

[@ajflowz5009]

Dude... shut up.

[@movingpictures2378]

Splendid video. Thank you.