Network Engineer Tools - Zubreev.tech

List of required tools

for an engineer

There is a link to purchase under each item:

Phone

Phone with the ability to measure 2gbs speed over USB type C

Laptop

Windows Laptop with AnyDesk and mobaXterm installed

Fiber Strippers

For stripping Fiberglass cable.

Cleaverscissors

Kevlar scissors

To trim Kevlar

Fiber cleaver

For cutting fiber optics

Alcohol Fiber Wipes

For cleaning fiberfiber

DB9 to RJ45 Console Cable

For serial communication with OLT

USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter

To connect 9-pin serial port to laptop via usb.

DB9 gender changer

9-pin serial port gender switcher female to female.

Twisted pair jumper

Regular ethernet jumper like cat5 for local gui management.

USB to RJ45 Console Cable

OLT management and configuration.

10dB SC Attenuator

For direct ONT to SFP connection.

Fiber Meter

To measure the strength of an optical signal. As well as for locating damage

Hook for the fiberglass

To work with fiberfibers

One click fiber cleaner

Quickly and effectively cleans terminals and ports

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7" Cutters

To cut wires

Utilities knife

For work with drywall, wires, etc.

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Strong Screwdriver

You need a Phillips and a flat. I recommend this model.

Minimum of 2 ONTs

Must have for every job.

Rj45/11 Crimper

For crimping twisted pair

Headlamp

For working in poorly lit locations.

I recommend this one.

RJ45 2.5G Phone Adapter

Allows you to measure the speed of the internet via cable.

7/16 or 11mm wrench

To open/close houseboxes

HH Hook

For opening FDH and Hand Holes

Label Printer

Labeling cables and ports.

Does not come with full cartridge !

Tester for everything

For dialing and checking twisted pair and not only.

Raincoat

A good raincoat for COMFORTABLE work under rain

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Work Gloves.

For ladder, attic, and excavation work.

8 Foot Ladder

Needed for attic climbing, securing cable under the roof, etc. Must be fiberglass.

Glasses

To protect eyes from dust and fiberglass.

Hard hat

Mandatory when working near roadways and on stairs.

Work boots

Mandatory Wear all working hours!

A closed full boot, with no gaps or mesh through which fiberglass can enter.

Safety Vest

Mandatory when working near roadways and on stairs.

Traffic cones

With reflectorK and at least 36" tall.

(min 2pc)

Not an essential tool

A list of things that will make work easier

Highly recommended to purchase:

Live fiber meter

Like magic it tells you the direction and strength of the signal just by touching the fieber.

VFL

Allows you to find the damage even in the daytime.

SC/LC Connector Pliers

Makes work at patch panels much easier.

110v converter

110v converter

For powering devices away from the wall outlet.

Link for Makita! Get it under your screwdriver!

OTDR

Allows you to find all joints, splices, bends, and damage.

AFL FlexScan® FS300 Quad OTDR

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