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I've been installing some home networking for the past year and made changes all over, meaning I have to install inline connectors everywhere. These fail a lot
by Codesleuth 3y ago
I've been installing some home networking for the past year and made changes all over, meaning I have to install inline connectors everywhere.
These fail a lot, without warning, and it's hard for me to work out why. Kits like those provided by Fluke are REALLY EXPENSIVE and it got me thinking here... Can I use the Flipper GPIO to build my own network tester?
I would love to be able to test continuity, failures, and even do a 10Gbit line test.
Anyone know if this is possible?
- simonjgreen 3y agoYou could definitely build a continuity checker with it, but that requires something on the far end to loop back the pins. The GPIO won't switch fast enough to act as a TDR though, that requires specific ASICs.
- dfc 3y agoIt's worth considering pulling new cable. I don't know how many inline connectors you have installed but at some point you are going to have to grab some fish tape&pull rods...
- tiberious726 3y agoYou could test simple continuity with a multimeter. The flipper has can generate nowhere near the frequency needed to test 10gbit Ethernet. Every time I've needed to use one of those fluke things, I've been able to rent one for a few grand. If this is in your home, I agree with the other comments, you should probably just bite the bullet and rerun everything.