A customer reports a network connectivity issue. A technician discovers that LAN ports have been damaged during remodeling. Which of the following tools should the technician use to fix the issue?

The correct answer is B. Punchdown tool. A punchdown tool is used to terminate (seat) network cable wires into keystone jacks, patch panels, and 110-blocks - the components that make up wall LAN ports. When ports are damaged during remodeling, a technician uses a punchdown tool to re-terminate the wiring. A crimper (C)

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ACable stripper
BPunchdown tool
CCrimper
DNetwork tap

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A
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B
76% (22)
C
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D
7% (2)

Explanation

A punchdown tool is used to terminate (seat) network cable wires into keystone jacks, patch panels, and 110-blocks - the components that make up wall LAN ports. When ports are damaged during remodeling, a technician uses a punchdown tool to re-terminate the wiring. A crimper (C) attaches RJ-45 connectors to the ends of cables, a cable stripper (A) removes insulation, and a network tap (D) is a passive monitoring device - none of these fix damaged wall ports.

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#Network tools#Cable termination#LAN port repair#Punchdown tool

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