Choosing an RF network cable telecom test tool comes down to the cable work in front of you: network fault location and PoE checks, or continuity testing and toning across network and coaxial connections. The Network Cable Tester CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet RJ45 POE Test, Fault location and Jonard Tools TET-700BC Coax & Network Cable Tester & Toner+ w/ABN Clips take different routes while sitting only $4.43 apart in listed price.
Quick verdict
Pick the Network Cable Tester CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet RJ45 POE Test, Fault location for CAT5/CAT6 STP and UTP work where the listed functions include fault testing, cable tracing, PoE testing, PSE standard identification, and switch/router port flashing. Pick the Jonard Tools TET-700BC for a job that specifically includes RJ45 plus BNC and F connectorized coaxial cable, with continuity testing and tone generation using ABN clips.
At-a-glance comparison
| Decision point | Network Cable Tester CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet RJ45 POE Test, Fault location | Jonard Tools TET-700BC Coax & Network Cable Tester & Toner+ w/ABN Clips |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 92.95 | USD 88.52 |
| Named cable types | CAT5, CAT6 STP & UTP | RJ45, BNC, F connectorized coaxial, and non-connectorized cables |
| Core stated tasks | PoE test, fault location, tracing, port flashing | Continuity testing and tone generation |
| Model | NF-8508 | TET-700BC |
Where each cable tester wins
The Network Cable Tester has the stronger match for structured network diagnosis. Its description names short circuit, open circuit, and cross faults in a LAN network, alongside cable tracing and identification by flashing the connected switch or router port. It also names detection of PSE presence and IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at standard identification.
The Jonard TET-700BC is the more direct choice for mixed connector work involving coaxial lines. RJ45 is part of its stated use, but the key distinction is its naming of BNC and F connectorized coaxial cable as well as other non-connectorized cables. The included ABN clips fit its continuity-and-toning focus.
Product notes
Network Cable Tester CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet RJ45 POE Test, Fault location
Choose this model when LAN troubleshooting needs to go beyond basic continuity work. The listed functions include locating short, open, and cross faults, tracing a cable with anti-interference capability, and identifying a target cable through switch or router port flashing. It is also the clear fit when the task calls for PoE testing or identifying whether PSE equipment follows IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at. CAT5 and CAT6 STP/UTP are specifically named, and the stated maximum range is 600 m. The tradeoff is its CAT5/CAT6 network emphasis: for a project focused on BNC or F connectorized coaxial lines, the Jonard TET-700BC names those connections more directly. Its listed price is USD 92.95.
Jonard Tools TET-700BC Coax & Network Cable Tester & Toner+ w/ABN Clips
The Jonard TET-700BC makes sense for technicians who need one stated tool role across RJ45 and coaxial cable formats. Its description is centered on testing cable continuity and generating tones to identify cables, and it specifically names RJ45, BNC, F connectorized coaxial, and other non-connectorized cables. ABN clips are included in the product title, reinforcing the cable identification focus. This is the lower-listed-price option at USD 88.52. Its limitation is one of task emphasis: continuity testing and tone generation are the named functions, whereas the Network Cable Tester is the more directly specified choice when PoE testing, PSE standard identification, LAN fault categories, or switch/router port flashing are required.
Final choice by use case
For CAT5/CAT6 network troubleshooting with PoE-related checks and named fault-location functions, choose the Network Cable Tester CAT5 CAT6 Cable Toner Ethernet RJ45 POE Test, Fault location. For continuity and cable-toning work that includes BNC and F connectorized coaxial cable alongside RJ45, choose the Jonard Tools TET-700BC Coax & Network Cable Tester & Toner+ w/ABN Clips. The modest $4.43 listed-price spread makes cable type and test function the deciding factors.
