Fluke Networks CIQ-100 Copper Qualification Tester, Qualifies and Troubleshoots Category 5-6A Cabling for 10/100/Gig Ethernet, Coax and Voip, Blue

listen i''ve been a low voltage electrician for over 22yrs both as an employee and a self employed contractor; this is by far one of the best investments and tools i've purchased in my career. over 2 years ago i purchased a pockethernet for $300(an awesome meter too on a budget), the 1st i had lasted and worked for about 18 months w/no issues, but shot the sheriff when i needed it most(replaced for free)... my ideal and other off brand validation meters did the same(no replacement option on any)... while i still only use my replaced pockethernet for port verification, CDP/LLP/Link/traffic... as this fluke meter really doesn't have these functions; all my copper measurement needs i've handed off to fluke... as it has a trusted copper VERIFICATION test... the beast gets the job done quickly and easily with the turn of a knob, making it pretty hard to argue. i've used the fluke generator and probe for years, but the inteltone probe took my tone/locate game to a new level in a messy mdf/idf... 4 to 5min find in 32ru rack with 6 48 patches full, seriously... but make sure you register and study the manual, as there are a lot of hidden functions, you'll be glad you did... turn that 2 hour trouble into a 10 min trouble for the same money...

There are cheaper cat5/6 testers out there but nothing I have seen does what this unit can do. With other testers it's a GO / NO GO test. You can figure that out by using your equipment. This unit identifies a break on each pair and how many feet away it is.It measures network capacity (10/100/1000) for VoIP, data, and video. The device can troubleshoot length, distance to fault, wire map, opens, shorts, PoE, insertion loss, cross talk, and noise issues.The device is capable of advanced diagnostics and can detect single wire faults and supports MultiMap mode with up to seven remote office identifiers. It can also locate and trace cables with digital toning technology.One use of this tool and you will see how much time it will safe you.

You can't go wrong when it comes to Fluke instruments. This one in particular helps me troubleshoot wiring problems in seconds. The battery lifetime is amazingly long (as opposed to its counterpart the Fluke Network Analyzer), and mine came on a Pelican-style case, not the one shown here. The product is sturdy, well designed and the accessory cables are good quality. Very satisfied - once more - with this product. Worth the investment.

This is a great cable tester. I like being able to give reports to clients. It is a little pricey but it works. I would have given it five stars if it didn't cost so much and held more than 50 test results.

It's a Fluke meter, not much more to say. This is an essential tester for network technicians. Excellent for toning and identifying wire runs, Qualifying and confirming capabilities (10, 100, 1000, etc.) of wire runs and for troubleshooting crossed & poorly terminated wires. The CIQ-KIT comes with everything you need to Qualify up to 8 runs at a time with the included remote ID's, Locate cables with the IntelliTone Toner and several other network tests. However, it does not come in the bag pictured but instead comes in a nice protected carry case.

I have had this device for less than a week and it has already saved me about 2 hours of troubleshooting time (that I would have spent if I didn't have this device). It will take a bit of time to recoup the price tag on this guy, but the customer satisfaction I see from my clients is wonderful. They are impressed with how quickly I clear issues. And they are impressed with the equipment they see me carrying. I'm happy.

Great product and one that I as a cable tech cannot be without. I have utilized this product now for about 6 months on a weekly basis and it never fails me. I also have a fluke 3100 DSP and the Fluke Cable IQ is far simpler to use with the exception that I cannot print out test results (very seldom requested by customer.) I have not needed the 3100 in this six month period. Battery life is great, compact and very reliable.

Worth it. Only regret I have is I should have just bit the bullet and bought the CIQ-Kit instead. More bang for the buck.