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Standard Tools List
Required Tools
- Laptop (Windows Based OS), and USB to LAN adaptor or working LAN port on your laptop
- Cable Toner
- Cable Tester (Capable of testing continuity and Resistance (voltage) on Cat5 Cable)
- Zip ties White and Black
- RJ45 crimping tool
- RJ45 connectors (Plugs, Jacks, Couplers, Etc..)
- Splice connectors for Cat5 wire
- Cat5 wire strippers
- Cat5 cable (150′ minimum)
- RJ45 Patch cable (at least 4 feet long)
- Precision screwdriver set
- Drywall screws and anchors with screwdriver to fit or driver bits for drill
- Drill with 1 inch bit required, but multipurpose bits of various sizes should be available. Must be able to drill through metal
- Putty to patch small screw holes (White Walls Only)
- 10’ Foot Step ladder that allows for the tech to comfortably see inside the ceiling at a maximum height of 14 feet high. If a taller ladder or lift is needed Prodco must be contacted ASAP.
- Fish Sticks, Masonry String, Beaded Chain for pulling cable
Recessed Kits Only (In addition to Required Tools)
- Sharpened Pencil w/ Eraser For marking mounting location (For All Recessed Installs)
- Stud Finder (For All Recessed Installs)
- Small Drop Cloth to catch drywall debris (For All Recessed Installs)
- Drywall Saw (For All Recessed Installs)
- 154mm Hole Saw with adapter for drill **Optional if available** (PC3D Recessed Installation)