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220-1101 · Question #79
A user's computer is not receiving a network connection. The technician confirms that the connection seems to be down and looks for the user's port on the patch panel. The port and patch panel are…
The correct answer is C. Toner probe. You need a toner probe so it will send an electrical signal through the wire so that you can go to the patch panel and find the port/cable carrying the signal.
Hardware and network troubleshooting
Question
A user's computer is not receiving a network connection. The technician confirms that the connection seems to be down and looks for the user's port on the patch panel. The port and patch panel are not labeled. Which of the following network tools should the technician use to identify the port?
Options
- ANetwork tap
- BPunchdown tool
- CToner probe
- DCrimper
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C81% (29)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
You need a toner probe so it will send an electrical signal through the wire so that you can go to the patch panel and find the port/cable carrying the signal.
Topics
#Network troubleshooting#Toner probe#Cable identification#Patch panel
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