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220-1101 · Question #953

A user returns from a trip and discovers a computer that is connected to the LAN times out intermittently Upon investigation, a technician finds the RJ45 pin is not property terminated Which of the fo

The correct answer is D. Crimper. When an RJ45 connector is not properly terminated - meaning the individual wires are not correctly seated and crimped into the connector - the fix requires a crimper tool. A crimper mechanically forces the metal contacts in the RJ45 plug down onto the individual conductors, creat

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Question

A user returns from a trip and discovers a computer that is connected to the LAN times out intermittently Upon investigation, a technician finds the RJ45 pin is not property terminated Which of the following networking tools is most appropriate to fix the issue?

Options

  • AToner probe
  • BCable tester
  • CPunchdown
  • DCrimper

How the community answered

(65 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    9% (6)
  • D
    83% (54)

Explanation

When an RJ45 connector is not properly terminated - meaning the individual wires are not correctly seated and crimped into the connector - the fix requires a crimper tool. A crimper mechanically forces the metal contacts in the RJ45 plug down onto the individual conductors, creating a solid electrical connection. A cable tester would identify the problem but not fix it. A punch-down tool is used for keystone jacks and patch panels, not RJ45 plugs. A toner probe is used to trace cable runs, not for termination.

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#Networking tools#RJ45 termination#Cable repair#Crimper

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