Kauden XT470 RJ45 Network Cable Tester for RJ45 & RJ11/12

The Kauden XT470 is an economical and essential tool for any network installer IT technician or home user. This tester is designed to quickly and easily check the status of your structured wiring including RJ45 network cables and RJ11/RJ12 telephone leads.

Using a simple master and remote unit the XT470 will locate common cable faults such as short circuits open circuits and wrong connections. The flashing light sequence from one to eight clearly indicates the pin-out and continuity of your cable allowing you to quickly identify any issues. **Please note: This tester must not be used on live PoE networks**.

Key Features

• Multi-Format Testing: Tests the status of both RJ45 (network) and RJ11/RJ12 (telephone) structured wiring systems.
• Fault Identification: Quickly locates short circuits open circuits and wrong/crossed connections.
• Detachable Remote Unit: The master and remote unit can be separated allowing you to test pre-installed cables wall ports and patch panels.
• Dual-Speed Test: Features two different testing speeds to suit your workflow.
• Clear LED Display: A simple 1-8 flashing light sequence provides an easy-to-read status of the cable s pin-out.
• Shielded/Unshielded: Can be used to test both shielded (STP) and unshielded (UTP) cables.
• Battery Powered: Operates on a single 9V MN1604 Alkaline battery (not supplied).
• Compact & Portable: A lightweight and essential tool for any cabling job.

Applications

Home Use

• Verifying new homemade Ethernet patch cables for correct wiring.
• Troubleshooting faulty network or telephone (RJ11) connections.
• Identifying cable faults (shorts opens) in a home network before calling a technician.
• An essential low-cost tool for any DIY home networking or cabling project.

Office and Professional Use

• A fundamental tool for IT staff network engineers and installers.
• Quickly verifying wall ports patch panels and structured cabling for correct pin-out.
• A simple and fast way to confirm a cable is good before diagnosing complex network issues.
• Testing patch leads and new installations for continuity.

Educational Use

• An excellent simple tool for teaching students correct crimping and cable testing.
• Provides instant feedback on a student s crimp quality and pin-out.
• Safely test network ports in a lab or classroom (must not be live PoE).
• Testing both data (RJ45) and telecom (RJ11/12) cabling.