Tracing Network Cables

[jellybeard999]

I have had my house rewired and Cat6 cables run throughout. They are currently unterminated at both ends. What is the best way to trace the cables so I can terminate them in a logical order? Is this possible?

The only way I can think to do this otherwise is to crimp RJ45 connectors at the patch panel end temporarily to work out which is which but there must be a better way. Happy to buy a multimeter or detector or something if it would make life easier and isn't too pricy.

The electrician hasn't labelled them unfortunately

 

[jellybeard999]

Thanks all.

I did google it and a toner came up in the results, but I had no idea what to do with it, which to get or if it was the best tool for the job, hence the thread. Now I do, so thanks for the replies.

I intend to label everything properly and logically and I'm thankful it doesn't need to be done straight away, as I'll still have wifi, but at least I have some direction and can get it done over a few nights/weekends

I'll get one of those USUN cable finders.