Ideal LinkMaster (Cat No. 62-200)

You need to supply your own 6 V battery Comes with remote, Cat number 62–200  a portable tester for RJ-45 twisted pair cables (like Ethernet). The typical cost for this unit is $30 to $45. Price Breakdown • Retail/New: Most professional electrical and data supply stores list it between $32 and $39. Larger retailers like Best Buy occasionally list it closer to $45. • Used Market: On sites like eBay, you can find pre-owned units for $15 to $25. • Replacement Remote: If you only have the main unit and are missing the small "remote" piece that snaps into the bottom, the remote alone is often sold for about $15, though it's usually more cost-effective to buy the whole kit. What It Does Since you’ve been managing various technical setups for your production locations, this is a handy tool to keep in your kit. It quickly checks if an Ethernet cable or wall jack is wired correctly by testing for: • Continuity: Ensuring the signal goes all the way through. • Miswires & Shorts: Identifying if any of the 8 small wires inside are crossed or touching. • Split Pairs: A specific type of wiring error that can cause slow internet speeds even if the connection "works." It runs on a small 6V battery (type 4LR44 or similar), so if it isn't powering on, that is usually the first thing to check.

Condition

Used (normal wear)