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StarTech.com REMOTETEST Professional Multi Function RJ45 RJ11 USB and BNC Cable Tester
- All-in-one tester, designed for testing RJ45, RJ11, USB and BNC cables
- Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty
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Professional Multi Function RJ45 RJ11 USB and BNC Cable Tester
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Extended Holiday Return Policy.
- Read full return policy for details.
We want to ensure your holiday shopping this year is hassle-free. That’s why we’re automatically extending our return policies on almost every product! For purchases placed between November 1st, 2026 and December 31, 2026 you will have until January 31, 2027 to return your product.
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
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The StarTech.com REMOTETEST is a multi-function cable tester for RJ45, RJ11, USB, and BNC cables, suited to IT technicians and installers who need to check several cable types with one tool.
Recommended For
- Field IT and network technicians who need to check installed RJ45 or RJ11 runs at both ends for open, short, or incorrect pin-to-pin wiring; the detachable remote module supports testing across different areas.
- Small-office or facilities technicians who periodically troubleshoot mixed legacy cabling and want one handheld tester for RJ45, RJ11, USB-A-to-B, and BNC cables.
- Technicians or cable makers checking uninstalled leads before putting them into service, when the main requirement is confirming basic wire continuity and pin-to-pin connections.
- AV or network maintenance staff working with legacy BNC coax who need to check for shorts or basic termination conditions.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When an installed Ethernet run is not connecting, a technician can attach the tester at one end and its remote unit at the other to check the RJ45 wiring; the indicators help reveal opens, shorts, or incorrect pin connections without moving network equipment between locations.
- After making or repairing an Ethernet patch cable, a technician can test it before putting it into service; the result can flag wiring faults that would otherwise send them back to redo the termination.
- When troubleshooting a telephone extension, a user can test an RJ11 cable between its two ends to check for basic wiring or continuity problems before replacing the cable or investigating the phone equipment.
- When a supported USB A-to-B cable is suspected of causing a connection problem, a user can test its wiring between both ends; this checks the cable itself, not USB data speed or device compatibility.
- In a legacy 10Base2 coax setup, a technician can check a BNC cable or test the segment’s 50-ohm termination; the manual directs users to disconnect a T-connector from its node for the terminator check.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Testing network and USB cables for use with computers, printers, and networking equipment |
| Cable Testing And Indicators | Remote cable tester with LED indicators for battery condition, conductors, center conductor, shielding, connection or resistance status, missing cable or terminator, and short circuits |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±0.5% measurement accuracy |
| Included Components | Remote cable tester, black leather holder, instruction manual, and USB cables |
| Power | Battery-powered; batteries are listed as not included and not required |
| Compatibility | Compatible with computers, printers, and networking equipment |
| Dimensions And Weight | 25 mm high × 180 mm long × 110 mm wide; product weight 250 g |
| Compliance And Safety | TAA specification met; California Proposition 65 warning type: on_product_combined_cancer_reproductive |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com REMOTETEST |