Reddit reviews Klein Tools VDV501-825 Scout Pro 2 LT Network Tester / Continuity Tester for Data, Voice, Ethernet with Remotes, Adaptor and Carrying Case

Now were cookin'! The second option is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. It's actually nicer than the tool I used a while back! Your link led me to the newer and upgraded version here.
Thank you so much!

/u/ewleonardspock is correct the Actiontec Bonded MoCA 2.0 Ethernet is perfect.

Also found this tool to be helpful sorting out wacky coax lines in a rented home:
Klein Tools VDV501-825 Cable Tester

Network cable testers like these support RJ11 and should be able to check for basic continuity.

Currently these are the tools I use... Mostly Klein. I've been using these for a few years now with minimal issues...

Crimper

Punch Down

Side Cutters

Scissors

Stripper

Lan Tracer / Tester

that's a pretty legit list right there. I have a trunk full of gear, probably worth almost as much as my car. I do a lot of contract work, so my list is pretty much the same just slightly beefed up.

• I have a basic tech kit from Amazon
  
• I have a buttset Sometimes reffered to as a linemans set.
  
• About 10 of these Floating around my car/trunk/tool bags and person. because i like to lose things lol
  
• A Basic cable tester
  
• This Cable mapper
  
• Coax crimper (For tv, and bnc)
  
• Crimp Kit
  
• I buy these Like candy, they're perfect for ISO's for giving to customers with instructions and/or iso's just perfect in general for a lot of things.
  
• Stinger Flash light Serves double duty as a i'm a volunteer first and second responder
  
• Cable stripper
  
  Replenishables
  
  
• I Keep at least 50 of these on hand
  
• rg59 tips (CCTV BNC Tips)
  
• RG6 tips (Cable TV)
  
• RJ45 tips (A mason jar filled with about 60-100)
  
• at minimum of box of cat5 Sometimes up to three boxes. i will have a job soon that will require six of them lol.
  
• Patch Cables 3f and 5ft usually at minimum 10 of each
  
• zip ties (Usually three containers of 500 of assorted sizes)
  
• White 2 4 and 6 port keystone faceplates
  
• White keystone blanks
  
• low voltage mounting brackets
  
• white 1 and 2 port surface mount boxes
  
• some hdmi cables (Usually just 4 or 5 of these)
  
• electrical tape (5 50' rolls of different color) for many things
  
• Pull string
  
• dikes (Not really but they dissappear so fast they feel like it) like These
  
• I actually keep two label makers
  
• Rolls of 8 inch velcro ties
  
  contractor things
  
  
• Step bits
  
• Paddle bits
  
• Hole Saw Kit
  
• Masonry bits
  
• Caulk gun
  
• caulk
  
• grommets
  
• Ladder
  
• First aid kit
  
• 150' Fish tape
  
• An 18V Cordless DeWalt Hammer Drill
  
• Regular drill bits
  
  
  
• I use these to organize my laptop bag (win surface pro with usb to rj45 adapter, usb to db9 adapter, console cable, lan cable, wifi hotspot, anker battery pack, 500gb usb hard drive etc)
  
• I use these bags to organize everything
  
  and a myriad of other small parts pertaining to surveillance system installs, and screw bits for my drill, and i even have secured walkies for when i have multiple employees on site. plus i have to admit bluetooth headsets for when i have to deal with helpdesks or tech support while i'm on site... did i mention i do a lottttt of contract work. i'm all over the place. every now and then i run into things that this kit can't handle but for the most part i come away with a rather professional look.
  
  sorry for formatting, i've seen plenty of these posts this is the first time i took time to actually look up evrything i've purchased.
  
  Edit: Some formatting. added velcro :P

Buy one of these

Klein Tools VDV501-825 Cable Tester Remotes Test Continuity, Connectivity, Traces Cable, VDV Scout Pro 2 LT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M367DTA

The little keys go in the ports and the tool will not only trace but tell you which number it is so you can efficiently remap your patch panel

We have tester similar to this at work that would probably work well for your task. You have several numbered plugs that you can install at the far end of cables in question and the tester will identify which number the cable is. It doesn't completely solve your problem but at least you can try a dozen or more cables at a time.

https://www.amazon.com/Tracer-Length-Klein-Tools-VDV501-825/dp/B00M367DTA/ref=sr_1_10_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521444744&sr=8-10-spons&keywords=coax+cable+mapper&psc=1

Something like this works well for mapping cables. They are available in 8 wire map ones for cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/Continuity-Connectivity-Klein-Tools-VDV501-825/dp/B00M367DTA You will have to unplug the cables from the switch to map them of course

I have one of these that I have used to overcome piss poor labeling and add-ons over the years before I was hired. Allows me to ID a bunch at once and saves a lot of time when it is just me.

https://www.amazon.com/Continuity-Connectivity-Klein-Tools-VDV501-825/dp/B00M367DTA/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=network+cable+tester+id&qid=1574569524&sr=8-8

Try this: http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-VDV501-825-Tester-Remote/dp/B00M367DTA/

Plug the 19 jacks into wall sockets, then take the tester back to your patch room and it will tell you what's what.

Note that the 19 remotes DON'T actually test the cable, they just identify it. To test the cable you use the remote that stows in the bottom of the tester.

I have this tester and it works quite well for small home projects.

> Klein Tools VDV Scout Pro 2 Series - Do you mean this which I think comes with the remote kit?

You want a wiremapper.

Plug the dozen or so terminals into the wall, noting which number is in which port. Take your mapper into the IDF and plug it into each port in sequence. When you connect to one of your terminals, it will tell you which number. Use this to make your map.

I use Klein's VDV-series. Their big kit has 20 terminals:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M367DTA/