Is there a genuine portable Ethernet port tester available?
Is there a genuine portable Ethernet port tester available?
The university I attend has quite poor Wi-Fi. The wired Ethernet connections are fast, but most ports aren’t used, leaving many inactive. I’ve been spending time testing each port individually with my laptop, which is frustrating. I was thinking about using a simple tester instead, but those aren’t readily available. I only found expensive, bulky devices—anything smaller and more portable would be great. Would it be difficult to build one yourself? What do you think?
It seems like this could be an enjoyable and straightforward endeavor, and I have the necessary tools in a lab setting. However, I’d prefer to purchase ready-made items if available. Maybe I’m using the incorrect keywords?
Consider an Android device paired with a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
This type of tool does seem to be rare (for instance, you can check Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Smartronix-Linkch...B000RGI6R6)). Most other testers focus only on the physical condition of the cable, not whether a real network is connected. You might also discover USB-powered hubs or switches and run them using a battery pack.
They seem to just activate the LED indicators on the router, making it irrelevant without access. I might be mistaken, but it doesn’t appear to have any LEDs. The connectors also lack any lighting.