Two questions before I pull the trigger: 1 Do I need 2 adapters to test usb cables or firewire cables? 2 Will these adapters work with other similar Cat5 testers?
1298504
1. Yes, you'll need one for each end of the wire you are testing.2. Assuming that the CAT5 tester works the same way (as a continuity tester) then it should work.
1298505
1. Yes, you'll need one for each end of the wire you are testing. 2. Assuming that the CAT5 tester works the same way (as a continuity tester) then it should work.
1298506
I do not know. It didn't work as I had hoped, so I gave it to a friend. I just went out and bought the appropriate cables I needed, instead of trying to make a hodgepodge of things work that I wasn't sure of.
2264976
The tester is in 2 pieces just connect 1 on each end of your cable. On mine I had a 100 ft cable with problems and it scanned it and found 1 broken wire. The tester scans by stepping through the cable 1 wire at a time and if broken it will skip the bad wire. Hope this helps the cheap thing works...
1778647
Did not work for me. My new HP w I7 processor and upgraded video showed an error message .. tried on another well equipped pc .. same result. Add the FireWire to your computer. Adapter cables never work for me.
1304280
I'm not really sure but the USB and firewire connection works just fine for me.
1050813
Chances are you are using a CAT5 Ethernet cable which will not work. It is very easy to confuse the two. Order an RJ45 and you'll be ready to rock!
2201403
Am a little technically challenged but I think first choice would be to run cat-5 cable, second would be the adapter (as long as the room holding the adapter is on the same electrical panel and third would be the extender.
1940191
There are two different models. Mine came with just the USB 3.0 port and cable, but there is another OWC model that has both USB 3.0 & Firewire ports. It does cost more than this unit. Check the MFG's website for more details.
2154840
I have no idea - I just plugged them in and connected cat 5 cables. However for them to work correctly they both must be used on the same breaker (from what I read)
1980191
I don't see why not, they will show up as two separate com ports so if your wiring and configuration is correct you should be able to perform the test.
322466
No, this won't work for you. It does not allow USB to FireWire. They are separate hubs in this device.
1342775
Hi, I have a NUC model DC3217BY, with firewire and I have used the apple thunderbolt adapter with it. For it to work you will need latest Broadcom Ethernet NetXtreme Desktop/Mobile drivers. You can download them from station-drivers web site. This will give you gigabit networks speeds, way fasters transfer rates of the obtained with any USB 2.0 to Ethernet adapter.
1681953
No. You need a FireWire 800 cable. Check the on-line manuals for your computers at apple.com. Newer models use a more compact receptacle. USB 2 cables won't work but USB 3 cables on 2013 models might. Best to stay with FireWire. Some cables come with adapters.
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Not sure where to get one but it does have an eSATA port and 2 Firewire 800 ports you can use also. I would email the support at G-Tech for assistance.
1922974
I only use a FireWire cable from my PC for power. Mine works fine that way.
1631966
YES... I use my firewire connections frequently, and buy drives with two inputs so I can serial connect. Also gives flexibility to one more port option. I use a mac mini, and all USB ports are full - so this gives another option...
250761
from the research that I did, it certainly looks like that. The same tools can be found in a different kit on amazon.com for both Cat5 and Cat6.
1503442
I recall it coming with a couple of different cables, FireWire cable was one of them. Hope this helps.