A portable LAN-cable tester, the LANtek Pro XL ($4495) grades the reliability of network cabling by testing line mapping, Dual Next, signal attenuation, DC loop resistance, mutual capacitance, cable length, and attenuation to cross-talk radio. In addition to testing Ethernet and Token Ring network frequencies, the LAN-tek Pro XL tests attenuation and two-way Next to 100 MHz. In addition, you can store your test results in the LANtek Pro XL's internal memory, download them to a PC, or print them. With the optional FiberKit ($895), the LANtek Pro XL can display optical power loss through fiber cable, splices, and connectors.
Contact: Wavetek, San Diego, CA, (800) 854-2708 or (619) 279-2200; E-mail:
madaras@wavetek.com
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LAN-Cable Tester
