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From: klefstad@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Sue Klefstad)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: LAN cable scanners
Message-ID: <1991Jan16.180654.8457@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
Date: 16 Jan 91 18:06:54 GMT
Sender: klefstad@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Sue Klefstad)
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I am checking out purchasing a LAN cable scanner.  I've had hands-on
experience only with the 3Com LanScanner.

This seems to be a nice scanner with coax and twisted pair inputs.
It tests for noise and dc loop resistance, as well as the TDR
for opens, shorts, and cable lengths.  The TDR can be put into
a manual mode to scan out along lengths of the cable.

This unit sells for about $900.

Has anyone had experience with this or other cable scanners?
Are there units with more capability that are worth the extra money?

Any input would be appreciated.

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-- Sue
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Sue Klefstad    s-klefstad@uiuc.edu