Hello all!
I am interested in buying a new network tester (currently using the Noyafa NF-388), and was looking at getting one of those Fluke Network testers. I had some questions about them, and was wondering if anyone on this subreddit would have some experience with these tools. The two tools in particular I was looking at are the Micrcoscanner POE and the CableIQ. Here are my questions.
- The Microscanner POE says it checks advertised speeds, but does this in any form confirm the speed? I.E. a 300ft Cat5 line could advertise 10g but not actually be able to preform even 100mb, right? I know it isn't reasonable to ask it to certify cable, but just wondering the value of the speed check feature.
- Does the CableIQ do POE checking, and if so, does it do it to the same standards at the Microscanner POE? I.E. 802.3bt?
- Is it possible for the CableIQ to check 10g cable? I know it checks 1g cable, and it isn't DSX or anything, but I feel the 1g check is a tad bit dated.
- This is a personal question, but would you recommend either the Microscanner POE or the CableIQ? I work in the AV industry, not the IT industry. I feel the Microscanner is more of a field techs tool and that the CableIQ is a bit dated, but I could be wrong. I know other companies make testers too, but I am just at the moment interested in learning about these two tools.
Thank you, hopefully this all made sense!
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