Klein Tools VDV500-705 Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit for Ethernet, Internet, Telephone, Speaker, Coax, Video, and Data Cables RJ45, RJ11, RJ12

The tracer ; It is a Great tool ,amazing! Really cheap and helpful It saved my life finding and giving solution to my trouble! Shooting!

These tools work great for tracing electric cables or Internet cables.

Great tool

Saves time in dealing with car wiring. Previously would do a continuity test using a multimeter but that required putting power in one end and going into the car and playing 'pick a wire'. Would be a 5 start, but when wires are close it is a challenge to follow. It works across the width of a car hood when wires are not in a bundle.

Arrived on time, with pen broken. Returned via Klein & received complete operational kit.

This tool saves time and removes doubts of the only if’s. How many time s have you wondered if it was the right plug or wire. Never knew what I was missing until I got this tool. Takes out the trial and guess work.

This wire tracer kit is okay for basic jobs, but it falls short if you’re doing frequent or more demanding work. The tone generator works, but the signal can be weak over longer distances or in noisy environments, making tracing a bit frustrating at times. The probe is durable, and the built-in light is handy, but the audio volume even at max can be hard to hear in a busy job site. The included accessories (like the alligator clips and RJ45 cable) are nice touches, and the wire mapping feature is a bonus, but overall it feels more like an entry-level tool. Good for occasional home use or small projects, but I’d recommend looking at higher-end kits if you need something more reliable and consistent for professional work.

If you are buying this primarily for toning network cables, then it will be difficult in datacenter scenarios. That is my primary use. They DO provide an earphone jack on the side which works well, though. You are going to want to carry an 1/8 ear bud around or something. Dollar store will have those. For most other environments, like quiet homes or phone IDFs, this should be fine. It doesn't scream like the good ol' Fox-n-Hounds, so you will need to mess with cable separation a bit. When I find the time, was wondering if I could get a tiny project box and set up a small LED to vary in brightness to the audio signal provided at the earphone jack. That would be the ultimate. They do not give you visual indicator on the wand for toning. It would require more batteries and a separate piece to keep track of, but I think that would make this as good as any double-priced unit for toning, then. Cable tester seems simplistic, but adequate. I am going all in for 5 stars just because this thing is a USA tool and priced very well ($35 when I got it) for what it provides. Any more than that price, and I wouldn't want it.

If you are tracing unpatched ports, its fine. Don't be fooled, it just good for that 😄

Good overall product, not great reach of the probe. Approx 5 cm from the cable when searching.

Doet niet wat het beloofd. Utp-kabel kan niet gevonden worden in de muur.

Tester not working properly

Works as instructed