Network Technician Tool Bag
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- A veteran network tech reviews the contents of his tool bag and briefly explains why each tool is needed.
Here's a quick list of what's in his bag:
- Lineman Scissors (aka: Snips)
- 110 and 66 Punch down tool
- Lineman's test set (aka: Butt set or test phone)
- Needle-nose pliers
- Standard mechanic's pliers
- large-guage elecrican's pliers/cutter
- Toner with RJ-45 and Rj-11 couplers
- Tone probe
- RJ-45 and Rj-11 crimper
- Wide area LED flashlight
- Candescent Mag light (flash light)
- Head-mounted LED lamp
- Key-hole saw (small dry-wall saw)
- Cable continuity tester
- Small Rachet and socket setup (up to 7/16")
- small adjustable wrench.
- small tackle box with miscellaneous supplies
- inspection mirror
- reversible shaft screwdriver
- small screw driver (phillips and flat)
- cell phone charger
- ipad charger
- stylus (for iPad)
- Cisco Console cable
These tools are listed in greater detail on our website "Telecom Tools" page
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Thanks for this! I'm 2 years into IT and I'm moving into some consulting situations. I appreaciate the insight into what I might want with me on a job!
Thanks for taking the time to lay it all out there. Its always a challenge to foresee and be prepared for so much in just one small bag.
+Jon Rose It’s true, you do need to pack a lot into a small bag. And, it starts to get heavy!
Thanks for watching. :-)
Great video! I felt like I was watching you open my tool bag. I've been in the field over 25 years and share allot of those same practices. Nothing worse than going back out to the truck.
oh goodness! Nothing worse than being up in the ceiling and realizing you gotta make a trek out to the truck for some special tool or part.
Thanks for commenting.
I'm starting out in this profession and I seem to be going in the right direction when it comes to these tools
A very well put together kit, saved the video for future use and improving my own kit
Thanks for the feedback Andrew. I made that video about two years ago. My kit is still pretty much like that except now I carry a cable certifier and a POE testing tool.
Thanks for the comment. :-)
the jack of all trades basically all the tools you need are on this guy. thanks for sharing the vid sir, on this video i see field tech scenarios that i talked to.
Sounds like you know the deal, Ralph. In the field, you have to be ready for whatever, right? 😄
@@NetworkAdvisor as always, better be ready than surprise ourselves with something that might be costly to our time.
As a network tech contractor, my scope of work is pretty specific, and I don't need to carry even half of that stuff. I don't make holes in walls, mess with electrical, run station cables, deal with voice issues, punch down blocks etc. A Fluke/Netally Linkrunner replaces a lot of those network tools, and since I'm not provided access to switches or routers, this is all I need. Besides that, all I carry are snips, a box cutter, and a #2 Phillips with a long shank. I need to get one of those small socket sets for my backpack, though. Also, invest in quality sneakers and the most durable cargo pants you can find.
That’s awesome man! 😊
Thank you for your contributions! I also have many of the tools that you do. Not correcting you but, one thing I advise many people to use is the toner with the bed-of-nails clips so that you don't have to cut wires to generate tone. With mine, I can drop on any wires and even use two wires not in a pair to go over currently connected cables, even in use. A small adjustment that will pay out many times. Also, I use a "banjo" (actually 2, rj11 & rj45) in place of the cable with bed-of-nails and the coupler set that you use to grab pairs off of connected equipment, listening to handshake, etc.
Greenlee Communications 1902 RJ45 Modular Adapter, 8 Way
Greenlee 1903 RJ11 Modular Adapter, 6 Way
By using 2, with different colors, I can easily grab the right thing when needed.
I use a Klein Tools 32581 Precision Screwdriver 4-in-1 as well as the torx version Klein Tools 32585 Multi-bit Precision Screwdriver Set, 4-in-1. I totally agree with your flashlights and all. As I said, great job and thank you for helping people!
Thank you! Those are all great contributions. I seem to recall when I made this video, I didn’t own a banjo. I have one now. I should make a video to demo it. From your comments, sounds like you’ve been around the block. Field service tech? 😀
Thanks for the strategies you have provided here.
and thank you for the feedback. Good luck out there.
DUDE. WE HAVE THE SAME EXACT TOOLS IN OUR BAGS. You're definitely a real one. A couple things I didn't carry was the pull string with the lag bolt and was thinking about putting a little thing of jumper wire in my bag too. I always end up just using some spare cable and stripping it. I do carry a small Klein fish tape for those in wall situations. SOOO COOL
Ha! How awesome is that? The lil roll of one-pair was an idea I got when I was running service calls in lower Manhattan. Anyone who works in that are know driving and parking is a fool’s errand. So, I had to minimize all my tools and supplies to lighten the backpack . Thanks for commenting! 😄
Great Video 👍🏼. Black Tape and Strip Ties are a must as well when going in a job.
oh definitely. Velcro cable ties are popular now too! Great comment. :)
Thank you! Going from underground and drops (residential) to commercial. I'm excited and this helps me know what additional tools i need to get
Hey, sounds like an exciting step up. Good for you! 👍😊
Magnetic Pick-Up Tool I find handy thanks!
Great video. I work in IT and tend to stuff my backpack full of stuff....general tools for car etc. because "you never know". A little bit of everything. My bag is HEAVY! Nice to see what others carry so I can trim it down a bit.
Right? I have that dilemma too. Over-stuffing with too much because you just never know.
Funny, you made me realize that video is getting kinda old. Several things I carry now that I didn't used to. Might be time to remake that video. 🤔
Appreciate the comments!! ☺
love the idea of cabling tool , the one that you can throw on difficult area
exactly! I also have those thin fibre glass rods that you can link together. Those help a lot too.
Thanks for commenting!
I had many toolboxes and then I discovered CLC 1132. Best tool backpack ever created by humans on Earth!
man that's incredible. thanks!
Thanks Elijah. Actually, now that I do a lot of VoIP work, I should probably make an updated version of that video since some of my key tools have changed.
Thanks for watching! :)
this is so good! i need this for my Creative Trchnology and ICT subject thanks for this!
happy to get feedback like this. Thanks. :-)
Very informative, thanks for sharing
Great video thanks for posting
I just bought a backpack and in the process of organizing my tools today. I should have done this a while ago. Lol
Your the man, GOD Blessed, love the truck...
Thanks Frank. and thanks for the feedback.
You handmade ring with cord is great i will do for my self too. Thx for nice video....
+Siegfried Ammer you're welcome. Just Trying To Help out. :)
Thx i just buy me some Knipex tools...pliers....hehe..have a nice day
For small items like coins, double "AA" and triple "AAA" batteries and in your case "The Tip" use the orange prescription bottles (half turn, not snap on).
+T'airn'KA what a great tip. Thanks for sharing. :-D
It's a shame it doesn't happen very often. :-)
A better bet would be to get a spare battery carrier. They are cheap and are designed for the batteries they are carrying and would prevent them from contacting anything. Prescription pill bottles can lead to questions if his bag is ever searched or if he is ever involved in an accident of some type. Even bottles clearly filled with items like screws still indicate that at one point he had those pills. I used to work in investigations and we would question everything.
Thanks for sharing!!
My kit is very similar to yours, i dont carry much for voice though, but i do carry a portable soldering iron, heat shrink and a double ended 6/7 spanner and a ratcheting 8mm. Find they come in handy quite a bit when taking apart anything network/pc/tv related. Also a small 1/4 bahco ratchet with some sockets. and most importantly a spare router
Heat Shrink? I like that idea. Would be great to put on splices. I might look into that. Thanks for insightful comments :-)
Thanks for the video. I always enjoy checking out what tools people carry. If you haven't already, you should check out Veto Pro Pac tool bags. They're a bit pricey but we'll worth the money. Take care
LOL...every tool you have, I'eve had the exact same tool over the years...nice job!
thanks. I guess when you do this stuff long enough, we all come to the same conclusions about which tools matter and which can stay on the truck.
Thanks for the feedback! :-)
RJ-45 stands for Registered Jack #45; just like Registered Jack #11 or #12. The Registered Jack # refers to the plug and socket; the conductor number can vary take RJ-11 which can be 1, 2, or 3 pairs and all will fit a standard RJ-11 plug and socket.
Totally. Thats what I was taught too. 😊
YES! always snips!
Bro he sounds just like Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad/ Better Call Saul! Hahaha
True
Nice video would love to see how you
Stock and organize your van/truck etc
Right. The truck is Always a mess, if I ever get around to cleaning it out, then maybe. 😆
Thank you so much for this video. I plan on quitting my day job to pursue a career as a network technician. I can't wait to use all them tools. Do you recommend any good informative books about the field of network technician?
I look forward to checking out your other vids. Thanks again!
Very informative video..I work mostly on the voice side but I want to get onto networks so found this very useful. Could I ask what brand of continuity tester you're using or would recommend? Also are there any tone and amp sets you recommend? I have not had that much with the fluke one out in the field...
I like to hold the tone probe in one hand, touch the metal part of a small screw driver with the other hands index finger while pin pointing the signal using that screw driver then. That tone easily travels through your body and reaches the probe. Its way more accurate this way :) Your gear is awesome btw
I have seen old-school Bell guys do something similar by dragging their hands down 66-blocks. Interesting point. Thanks for sharing! 😀
@@NetworkAdvisor hey thats a good idea! I never thought about using my hand to find a signal lol You welcome 😀
Great video !! can you do your Truck tour?
Hi, nice presentation of your tools bag, just how do you strip cables ?
As a network technician, I really like cyclop style stripper, they just cut insulation, not conductors
I don't necessarily agree with the total setup but I have come back to this video multiple times over a year to see how I can upgrade my onsite bag..
wow Noah, I am flattered! I think everyone’s tool bag is going to vary greatly depending on where they are in their level of ability. And, probably more-so in the way they go about solving problems. For instance, when I was younger and much less experienced, I used to very concerned about having a big arsenal of various tools. but, as I got more experience I began to find I could get by with less.
really appreciate your comments and your viewership!!! 👍🙂😎
Tomorrow I have an interview for a broadband tech position, have no clue what to expect if I get this job. Tons of information)
Good luck. I hope the interview went well. If you get that job, you may want to check out my other channel czcams.com/users/diytelecom
I was actually looking for a tool tote for power tools when I stumbled upon this. I mainly do installations and I won't be leaving my power tools in the vehicle this winter as the batteries end up dying in the cold overnight. Do you have any suggestions, I'd like to know what you carry your power tools in and what you do with them over winter. Up here in ontario, the batteries die real fast when left in the cold, as it can reach -30 to -40 with wind chill over night between jan-march.
You should check out the milwaukee jobsite backpack, it comes with a separate padded layer for your for both ipad and laptop AND misc paperwork or folders. It's got tons of space up front for tools. you can even keep a 12v impact driver in there with lots of space to spare. Not gonna lie though it can get heavy real quick once it's packed to the brim.
Hey Conor, thanks for your contributing comments. Helps others out (yes, people do really read the comments!)
RJ-45 is the keystone/jack side, 8P8C is the male tip side.
Tempo is the Probe you are thinking of.. They are now owned by Greenlee
+AK DRAGON oh, is that right. Thanks. Progressive is another brand I like.
Do you organise your we punish them nice and clean
How much can a network technician make 1 year and cap out at after getting really good at it?
nice video
ahahah Kyle - I love your YT handle.😄In a day when Christianity is getting harder to find, it's inspiring to see brave folk like you just putting it out there!👍🏻
Also like my selfie stick, yet would like to get a inspection camera for my smart phone
+pmv800 hey, that's a really great idea!
I've been looking for a new bag, but I carry so much that I haven't been able to find a good enough large bag to fit all my stuff. Specifically a laptop and my labeler. I currently have a high sierra backpack which holds everything. I do a lot of racking and need both screws and cage nuts, and I use an electric screwdriver. I carry everything I need except the screws.
it's always the dilemma isn't it. Never enough room in the tool bag. We all hate walking back out to the truck :-/
Great comment!
thanks
you are welcome sir! :-D
Do you know if you need a license in order to install network cable... Sice that would be low voltage data cabling?
It most definitely varies by states (in the U.S.). I know for a fact that most of the Northeastern states require it. So does Florida
Actually these days, it wouldn’t surprise me if they all do. Great question! 😄
Hey I realy enjoy your videos man. I really like them. Good information and you look like you "know your stuff" so I commend you for your knowledge man. I have been thinking about doing what you do for a living BUT is it worth it? Does it pay enough? I live in Fort Laud. FL...Any good ideas?
Thank you so much
+franc bolivar yeah, I really need to make a video about how to get into the biz. As well as the pros/cons. A lot of people have been asking. I can tell you that the Miami market is HOT right now.
hey, great video. hows the bag holding up?
I've been real happy with this bad. It's taken about 4 years of pretty solid field use and had not had any defects so far.
Thanks for asking!
you mentioned you have all bunch of stuffs on your truck. can you let us view whats on your truck?
You mentioned you use your ipad for service calls, what app do you use?
Hi Stephane, I use a program called "pdf expert". It allows me to type on my work orders and collect a signature on the iPad screen. It used to be free. Now, I think it Cost about $10 USD.
i have a pair of vont lanterns. aa batteries led lights. 360d lighting. they are nice for me. got them on amazon for less than $20 usd a pair.
that's cool.😎
Hey great video I'm only 16 so I don't know a lot but do you keep any power tools in your car, keep up the videos.
very good kit! Its a standard screwdriver, not "flat head" If you are going to reference 8P8C it would be good to use the right terms for the screwdriver.
Ok sounds good. 😊
how much does that bag weigh? Where is your laptop?
great video. I don't know where I'd be with out my tone and probe
I couldn't agree more. If I could only bring a few tools with me to a problem, the toner & probe would be on my top five.
That sounds like a video to be made. Thanks for the idea sir
James, where's that video? (just kidding) ;-)
Haha. I couldn't actually come up with just a few. It was more like 10 to 15 and then some. Didn't want to waste anyone's time with my rambling lol
If I had to pick just five, it would be
1. tone/probe (can I count those as one?)
2. Punch
3. Snips
4. Leatherman
5. Flashlight
but yeah, there's another 10 or so items that are pretty critical too. :-D
I'm a welder been doing it for about 13 years now . I'm very interested and becoming a network technician . I think there will always be a high demand for them and they always come home at night . if you don't mind what is the average pay of a network technician ? and I would like to be as prepared as possible for a job interview so what would I need to know ?
hi Ben, well it's a very tough question to answer with accuracy, but I'll put some examples out there and see if you can draw some general conclusions. I work as a contractor, so what I earn is business income therefor not really an example of what an employed network tech would earn.
For the purposes of this example, I'm speaking about U.S. networking jobs in US Dollars. Having said that, location can make a HUGE difference. For example, a junior network tech working in central Florida might make $12-17 /hour. While a senior network tech might command something closer to $30-40/hr. Meanwhile, in NYC those same positions might earn triple that amount (junior tech $35 / senior tech $80-100/hr).
So, I guess the short answer is it varies WIDELY.
Before you leave Welding (which doesn't pay that bad from what I hear).
My advice to you is two things:
1. get a CCNA certification (or at least the Network+)
2. get some experience by working part time in the evenings or weekend helping to pull cable.
Use Field Nation or Workmarket.com to find part-time gigs.
One thing that really matters in advancing in this field is your proven track record of being able to get things done. (probably the same principle for any field).
Good luck. And, please come back and leave updates. :-)
Network Advisor think you very much . I've pretty much been working for the same family owned business sense I was 19 . it's not bad for where I live but it's not that good for the work I do . I make around $13.30 hr . I'm not family so my job isn't taking me anywhere ether . I'm 32 now and feel like I should work my way up a new company and kind of work while I still can .
How would i go about becoming a network technician? I did low voltage AV for awhile
I get that question a lot. The quickest way is probably to get an entry-level job pulling cable with an IT or Telecom company that installs networks. If you show initiative and are a quick learner, you can work your way up pretty quick (1-2 years).
The other way is to go to technical school. That's really a personal decision. I'm not a big fan of going into debt to learn a new skill.
Personally, My path was the first one I mentioned. I started at the bottom.
Good luck. :-D
Network Advisor I acquired a tech degree and started at the bottom, approximately 10 years ago. I now have a very similar job but with a power company and we install/maintain network equipment in outdoor power substations.
This type job is much more diverse than the title leads one to believe.
I have a very similar tool pouch for my core tools. But a van full of EVERYTHING ELSE lol.
Great video!
14' ladder I can't get backpack
How much do you make a year ? you don’t have to answer that but I’d appreciate it lol
Très cool svp c'est combien le kit complet ?
♥️💙♥️
txs for the vid!
what's brand's bag?
that's a Custom Leather Craft bag. I think when I got that in 2013, it was little less than $100 US.
I'm trying to switch paths, I only have available Network technician at my local college as an option to get into the IT world, would I be able to land a Job? Would I be able to make a living? I do believe it's a really interesting and cool work but I don't know enough or that much at least to have an idea.
As an IT/Telecom pro I have always been able to find work that paid decent . Won’t get rich, but you can do ok. (Unless you start your own biz, in which case you might get rich).
If you’re after big money in IT, cybersecurity is where its at right now. Good luck to you.
Wow.....
A little bit concerned about hiding tools from security in a mall...lol
"A hole creator" - most people have progressed to cordless drills / drivers. lol
@ 1:12 I know !! I know !! cable wraps !!
😄😄
I wanna become a network technician!! How do I start?
I started a couple of videos to answer this questions
1. czcams.com/video/Rt3TBqChhFM/video.html
2. czcams.com/video/AAwxi-0Lmxg/video.html
See if those to videos get you in the right direction. I've not made any more yet because it didn't seem as though there was a large enough viewer demand.
Good luck. :-)
Those Klein lineman's pliers are not insulated
+Matthew Stone hey, good point. I like to live dangerously. ;-)
Hey NA!
I was wondering if you had some time to spare to help me with understanding why Teredo network protocol keeps blocking on my pc?
Its being used in the XBOX One online services and the PC@Windows10. And it blocking me out of their services because of it and XBLive couldnt really tell me what it is, they say its my internet provider but ive been on phone with them and they dont block ANYTHING so im just on the buttom because Xboxlive support couldnt help..
Thanks!
So I'm not going to pick on you I commend how organized you are alot of electricians I work are very sloppy no worries I'm only going to mention a particular thing I noticed your inspection mirror very useful but often we come across insulation inside drywall as we hope our cut is a good shot to get access to run wire or to inspect something, so I came across a flir inspection camera otherwise known as a boroscope Milwaukee makes a similar style one they are expensive I got a good price but I'm not questioning why you don't have one I just wanted to add to the mirror effect for anyone reading this as well as your self depending on the type of phone you have alot of smart phones have decent or good cameras built in I often have to take before and after pictures for work if something is buried or changes are needed so my flashlight in my phone is awesome I put my phone in video mode and I stick it in a dark area and I can record everything in the area I'm sure you do that but that may eliminate the mirror use although it is useful I have found the phone recording with light awesome
Are you self employee? I am network technician for little more than 10 years and I want to do self employee as a network technician. Don’t where or type job I should start.
Actually starts going through the stuff at 2:08
+Alex Turner ;-)
can you update the tool link?
yeah, sorry about that. I'm not the best website guy. About every year or so, I my wordpress website gets infected and I have to start over. This time I'm not using Wordpress (if I can help it). Hope to have something back up in a few days.
cable tester for $25, I get those for $3
+012jason hey that's excellent. More power to you!
Yes but a good cable tester is the difference and depending on where you got it I wouldn't knock the tools as us electricians have various specialties that we excel at some bend pipe some build switch gears one line, networking, low voltage running wire, trim, lighting, if the tools work for you then great these tools are not easy to obtain as some certainly can be expensive yes I've tried different varieties of tools and found my mixture so hey and good for you if you found a good tool for a great deal
Is there a school or training site to get certified in cabling installations?
+caff1959 I recommend you look up BICSI. Good luck.
look for a company offering entry level positions. they will train you and give you the experience you need.
How much Malaysian rm
100m laser distance measure will save you sooooo much time vs measuring for cable installs...
Oh man. Fore sure! I typically measure out with my steps if i have to pre-cut my cable before a pull.
@@NetworkAdvisor I used to use a measuring tape but a laser distance meter is just incredible... It also catches the clients eye & allows you to work 10x faster. One of the best tool investments I've made, it paid for itself on day 1, literally.
Yeah, sounds great. I will have to check it out! 😁
I dont like the fluke tone/probe for that reason. The tips break off and the speaker breaks easily from a drop. Also the tone blends in with 60hz noise. The Tempo is much better in my experience and they come with metal and carbon fiber tips. Progressive became Tempo then Greenlee now theyre Tempo again. The 200EP-G probe is what you want.
Thanks Henry. Yes, i was a Progressive toner/probe guy for a long time. That’s good information. Thanks 😊
@@NetworkAdvisor heres another tip. Youll see alot of noname brand tempos on ebay and amazon. Theyre the older progressive 200EP model. Their curcuit boards are identical. Theyre cheaper though and alot of the probes just screech. Hit or miss in terms of quality.
Hmmm. Interesting. 🤔Thanks
So yoi do low voltage like me...
Hate to tell you this but those electrician pliers are NOT insulated. The grip on them is just a rubber grip to protect your hand and make them more comfortable to use. It provides no electrical insulation value. Real insulated tools are far different and far more expensive.
How to start my career after 10+2 in Networking? pls help
hey, thanks for your interest. I'm actually building a series about that on one my other channesl - DIYTelecom.
Here's the first video in that series. czcams.com/video/Rt3TBqChhFM/video.html
thanks for this, and actually i am thinking to do a CCNA certificate by the way, hws it? :)
GigabiTe SamDam CCNA was how I got my start in Networking. I think it's an excellent cert to get noticed.
Halo sir
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Well okay. Thanks for letting us know. :-)
link in description doesn't look healthy .
ahh, thanks for reminding me. My website got hit a couple months ago and I had to rebuild it. So, that would make sense. Thank you for taking the time to point that out to me! :)
On thing we KNOW isn't in there: a garbage bag.
Ahahaha... good one. 😆😆
that tone probe is terrible, they don't last a year, everyone at work hates them with a passion. tempo last longer and has a finer sound, you don't get the static like you do with the fluke.
thanks Dennis. I think at the time I made that video I had that Fluke because I had lost my Progressive Comm probe. Now, I use something different but it's a long story. ;-)
what a mess
Those are not insulated pliers lol. And they aren't called "electricians pliers".
Thank you for your contribution 🙂
shouldn't be cutting live wires.
Ok. Well anyone who’s been in the field awhile knows you do what you gotta do. 😁
@@NetworkAdvisor Well if you want to arc holes into your tools or possible sudden death.