Networking Tools

Network Tool - Find useful tools here for working with network installations

If you work as a technician and regularly carry out network installations for either private homes or in public institutions, you may encounter periods where you need new tools.

Perhaps one day you find yourself in need of an LSA tool to handle LSA connectors in connection with working on patch cables.

Or maybe you lack a network tester now that the previous one you owned has broken down.

Whatever you may need of new network tools, you have a good opportunity to find the right piece of equipment here on the page, so you can continue working on network installations.

Make sure to give it some concrete thought before making the final purchase that can benefit your work.

6 types of network tools you can buy for home or workplace

At first glance, our selection of network tools may seem overwhelming.

If you are a private individual who does not work with electrical installations, you may be unsure about what the various items within network tools can be used for.

The best approach for you would be to start with what you urgently may need here and now, such as a new crimp tool or a new stripping tool.

There are many options, and below we will go through all the products we have within network tools, so you can become familiar with each one of them before making a purchase.

#1 - LSA Tool

An LSA Tool is used to connect cables to your network installation, and you can also use it to perform regular electrical installations.

To handle LSA-PLUS modules, you need an LSA tool to push your wires down into them.

A major advantage of using an LSA tool is that it has a touch sensor that helps ensure that the cables you are working with do not give you shocks along the way.

An LSA tool also features a built-in scissors that you can opt to activate or not.

This option with the active scissors in an LSA tool means that when you push a cable down into a network module, the cable is automatically cut off, giving you a straight and clean cut on all the cables installed in the module.

This helps create a neater appearance with the finished result while also allowing you to reduce excess cables.

An LSA tool also has a hook in it, allowing you to pull cables out of a network module if you need to make some adjustments.

#2 - Network Tester

Occasionally, issues can arise with the network connection, which can be a significant problem whether it's concerning a private network or the network at your workplace.

A good solution to resolve this challenge is by using a network tester, which you can employ to identify network cables that have a fault or a short circuit.

The network tester is also known by another name, which is LAN tester, and LAN is an abbreviation for Local Area Network.

Among the clever features found in most network testers is, for example, an LCD display that informs you of what faults the network tester has found in your network cables.

Some network testers come with a built-in flashlight, which can be very useful for locating the correct port in a dark corner.

There are variations among the many types of network testers regarding the various connector types, which is worth considering.

The connector types you may find in various network testers include:

• PoE
• RJ11
• RJ12
• RJ45

A network tester uses battery types such as 9V batteries and AAA batteries as main power supply.

#3 - Stripping Tool

A stripping tool is used to perform easy, precise, and quick stripping of, for example, regular round wires.

Most professional electricians use stripping tools as an essential part of their toolbox, but even DIY types also use the same tools for general electrical installations in their homes.

Within stripping tools, there are both mechanical and automatic versions that can handle cables with different cross-sections.

There are also stripping tools that are universal versions complete with side cutters and crimping functionality.

Especially the crimp function is useful for connecting two components through plastic deformation.

There are stripping tools that can be specifically used for small cables in, for instance, electronics and telecommunications.

You can read much more about stripping tools and learn, for example, how to use a stripping tool.

#4 - Compression Tool

A compression tool is used to connect F-connectors to coaxial cables such as RG58, RG59, RG11, and many more.

A compression tool is an indispensable tool if you are to press connectors together in connection with network installations.

One of the good things about most compression tools is that they are equipped with soft-grip handles, making them comfortable to use.

If you want to ensure that you get it done properly when mounting your own connectors, it's best to opt for a compression tool.

#5 - Crimp Tool

A crimp tool is used to connect smaller electrical connections thanks to a special technique called “crimping.”

It may be relevant to use a crimp tool to connect network cables, where there may be space limitations.

If you have, for example, a large bundle of cables tangled behind your computer setup, it can be advantageous to use a crimp tool to shorten some of them for better organization.

There are many versions of a crimp tool, such as manual and automatic, which you can read much more about on our crimp tools page.

#6 - Network Tool Set

If you are the type who appreciates practical solutions available in a complete set, you also have the option to purchase a complete network tool set.

This way, you have all solutions for working with network installations gathered in one bag.

A network tool set often consists of tools such as:

• Crimp Tool
• Network Tester
• Termination Tool
• Cable Cutter