Finally published this beast! I'm going to be breaking this up into smaller videos today so you'll be able to watch just the area you want but I just don't want to keep you all waiting any longer.
I got a Fluke IntelliTone after watching one of your other videos where you talked about it and it's fantastic. I don't know how I got along without it before but now I use it CONSTANTLY, so thank you! I also just ordered a Pockethernet, can't wait to play with a new toy!
@@Zizzily - that's a combination of several different things. The vast majority of the items there are highly customized components from Rainmeter. The oscilloscope to the middle left is a visualization plugin for Winamp, and the analog meters above that are a standalone program called VU Meter. It was probably a solid week's worth of time customizing Rainmeter elements from various different designs I found here and there. Then had to look outside from there To wind up with what you see here...
Really excited for the Networking Fundamentals Video... No pressure on the timescales, we'll still be here whenever it is you feel ready to upload again =D
I would love to have a network fundamentals series done by you, cause im currently going to college for networking, and having the concepts explained in a more workforce/training way than the white paper approach would help me understand the concepts a million times more easily.
More field videos please! People love them, and you get 50k+ views because of the quality footage you produce. Other people who record in the field get 1-2 minutes of footage and record crap content.
Really?? It truly was the situation but I was trying to NOT convey that in this episode as I don't want to put all that out there on my channel... Oh well I hope you were also entertained and educated too!
@@FiberNinjaStudios I watched the whole video and am looking forward to the network fundamentals series, which might line up with when I start studying for my Network+ after I finish this A+ Exam. Would maybe have liked to see some more of the footage of you guys testing with that wall you put up in the backyard
Hi Guys, Would that PocketEthernet app be better run on a small tablet rather than a phone? Larger screen to make the UI easier to read; especially from a distance? 🙂
It certainly would make things easier to read. It would just take up more space at the work site. I usually always have my phone with me anyways so it works out fine for me without a tablet but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work as well.
Hi there, nice work and well put together, it's nice to know how things work @FiberNinja Down followa a "timetag" for easier location of content inside the video ;) Chapter I - reviews 5:40 - fluke networks pro 3000f60 10:17 - tempo 177 12:18 - pockethernet 17:20 - pockethernet - minor issue with cable map testing 20:35 - pockethernet - Port Link Blink LED VS Port Link Permanent LED 21:44 - psiber data systems "Cable tracker" series - CT15 (Probe); CT10: Port Blink; CT12: Loud Tone Chapter II - field tests with analog and digital probe and insight of how digital works 27:58 - using toner probe analog and digital when dealing with ethernet switch 34:12 - explanation of toner probe electricaly with multimeter 35:36 - Bob Smith Termination (how a switch works electronicaly/electricaly) 37:29 - Analog VS Digital Probe (conclusion) 38:56 - IntelliTone (how does it work) Keep it up!
Couple of months ago a guy I was training left my Fluke Networks probe and toner behind. Darn house is like a hundred miles away. Customer said I can come by anytime to pick it up, dunno when but i know where its at lol. Anyway, I've been getting by with a el-cheapo Sperry ET64220. The probe is small and feels great in the hand. Doesn't have a 60Hz filter... The toner feels like it will break after its first drop. Dunno if I should piece together a set like a Tempo 177 Toner and a Fluke PRO3000F60 Probe or just buy a Greenlee 801K set. I do more Security and AV Integration work then Telco and LAN stuff.
You sir make the kind of video none of the moochers dare make cuz of their monetization delusions. Keep doing the good work and you set the bar too high for others to follow
Would like to find out more about the Intellitone Packets and how digital toning works. What is the link to that diagram you have in the background? (@ 39:00)
Are there any tone/probe sets that can trace RG6 coax _without disconnecting it?_ We operate in a few apartment buildings where each apartment has a coax run to a tap belonging to the local cable conglomerate. One of the services we offer is to reconnect the apartment coax to a broadcast TV antenna on the roof, for vastly less per month. The problem is, if the coax for an apartment is mis/unlabeled, it's unacceptable to disconnect each apartment's line to check for tone--disrupting one apartment after another until we find the right one. I realize the shielding makes it a challenge, but being able to trace coax while it's still connected would be Yuge.
Him have done the disconected cable with a crocodile on the copper and another on the shield, and it helped find, though I'm wondering with just one crocodile on the copper or shield, or exterior side of the connector won't work? By any chance if you trie let us know about it. P.S. maybe this helps out? Klein Tools Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit @FiberNinja Sorry for bad English as it isn't my mother language. Best Regards.
@@VinnysU2B I did read about, and tried, connecting one terminal of the toner to the cable shielding and one terminal to what I figured would be a decent building ground (baseboard heater), the idea being that the shielding would radiate better if the center conductor weren't carrying a canceling signal, but it didn't work. Most likely, the "prosumer" brand toner I was using just didn't have the Oomph. If the Fluke 3000 that I just picked up doesn't work, I'll be in the market for a Tempo 177.
What program do you use for your top monitor to analyse the network traffic, time, date and such? It looks so cool and I want to have it too so badly. Great videos!
It's actually a combination of several things. Mainly it's Rainmeter. I run about a half dozen of the items through there (highly modified). The analog VU meter is a stand-alone program called VU Meter (strangely enough), and the osciliscope is a plug in to Winamp.
Have you tested the Microscanner from Fluke Networks before? I've seen it used in one of my A+ Udemy courses and it looks really handy with the way it indicates wiremapping
hey, im a new subscriber and a second year electrical apprentice. interested to see you fish cable/wire in tough spots by yourself. usually for us theres a second or third guy when pulling wire, we're spoiled haha.
About the Pro3000 probe, I had one where the blue end piece broke off in my toolbag. No idea how. I'm not talking the replaceable tip, I'm talking what the tip goes into. Really annoying. I taped it together but that didn't really work. So I replaced the probe with another one. Tips are conductive FYI. So don't touch any bridge clips on 66 blocks; always swipe over the insulated wire.
I hate to ask but are there any other good TH-camrs like FiberNinja? I love his content and I can't get enough, I understand that you put an insane amount of work into a single video but I'd love to know more channels that are even a fraction as good as your work!
Bad Obsession Motorsports comes to mind. They've been working on building a custom Mini for at least a year or two. They'd hand-fabricate just about anything they wanted. Truly an amazing channel to watch but they put out another new episode every few months (understandably). I'd also consider SV Seeker. He's building a naval research boat in his back yard and the journey and construction experiences are incredible. I'm open to others here contributing...
It has a sholder strap ? I am sorry but if you walk on site with that over your sholder your just going to look like a dick :P. I am sure its a good tool tho.
Really missing your videos. I hope you make some new videos again soon. Your content is top notch!!
I got a Fluke IntelliTone after watching one of your other videos where you talked about it and it's fantastic. I don't know how I got along without it before but now I use it CONSTANTLY, so thank you! I also just ordered a Pockethernet, can't wait to play with a new toy!
Got the notification to my phone and got chills!! It's like therapy, I love these videos. Thanks!
Am I the only one that wants to see the cable management behind those monitors in his office??
Actually that episode is in the works!
@@FiberNinjaStudios I'm curious if that upper monitor is using Windows 7 gadgets or something else.
@@Zizzily - that's a combination of several different things. The vast majority of the items there are highly customized components from Rainmeter. The oscilloscope to the middle left is a visualization plugin for Winamp, and the analog meters above that are a standalone program called VU Meter. It was probably a solid week's worth of time customizing Rainmeter elements from various different designs I found here and there. Then had to look outside from there To wind up with what you see here...
@@FiberNinjaStudios Thanks, I'll check it out!
Really excited for the Networking Fundamentals Video... No pressure on the timescales, we'll still be here whenever it is you feel ready to upload again =D
Really good stuff when you went through the testing stage, I have learned something new. Good to hear from you again.
I would love to have a network fundamentals series done by you, cause im currently going to college for networking, and
having the concepts explained in a more workforce/training way than the white paper approach would help me understand the concepts a million times more easily.
Can't wait for that Networking Fundamentals
Nice to see you are back. Just do what you do and don't worry about what others think.
More field videos please! People love them, and you get 50k+ views because of the quality footage you produce. Other people who record in the field get 1-2 minutes of footage and record crap content.
The intro gave me a "Day 43. We've run out of food and morale is low" vibe x) Good to see you back on the youtubes
Really?? It truly was the situation but I was trying to NOT convey that in this episode as I don't want to put all that out there on my channel... Oh well I hope you were also entertained and educated too!
@@FiberNinjaStudios I watched the whole video and am looking forward to the network fundamentals series, which might line up with when I start studying for my Network+ after I finish this A+ Exam. Would maybe have liked to see some more of the footage of you guys testing with that wall you put up in the backyard
FiberNinja, I miss you! Hopefully you will be able to post a new video soon. The more messed up the cabling, the better.😜
Excellent video! I loved the Bob Smith Termination explication!
Hi Guys, Would that PocketEthernet app be better run on a small tablet rather than a phone? Larger screen to make the UI easier to read; especially from a distance? 🙂
It certainly would make things easier to read. It would just take up more space at the work site. I usually always have my phone with me anyways so it works out fine for me without a tablet but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work as well.
Great video really enjoyed it keep up the great videos !!
Nice to see your videos again
Toner and wand, my 2 best friends when chasing cables outside haha
Hi there, nice work and well put together, it's nice to know how things work @FiberNinja
Down followa a "timetag" for easier location of content inside the video ;)
Chapter I - reviews
5:40 - fluke networks pro 3000f60
10:17 - tempo 177
12:18 - pockethernet
17:20 - pockethernet - minor issue with cable map testing
20:35 - pockethernet - Port Link Blink LED VS Port Link Permanent LED
21:44 - psiber data systems "Cable tracker" series - CT15 (Probe); CT10: Port Blink; CT12: Loud Tone
Chapter II - field tests with analog and digital probe and insight of how digital works
27:58 - using toner probe analog and digital when dealing with ethernet switch
34:12 - explanation of toner probe electricaly with multimeter
35:36 - Bob Smith Termination (how a switch works electronicaly/electricaly)
37:29 - Analog VS Digital Probe (conclusion)
38:56 - IntelliTone (how does it work)
Keep it up!
I'd like to learn more on the intellitone digital mode. Any way to get that document you showed showing the packet ?
What happened to FN, this is the last video, and it's from 2 years ago...
Couple of months ago a guy I was training left my Fluke Networks probe and toner behind. Darn house is like a hundred miles away. Customer said I can come by anytime to pick it up, dunno when but i know where its at lol. Anyway, I've been getting by with a el-cheapo Sperry ET64220. The probe is small and feels great in the hand. Doesn't have a 60Hz filter... The toner feels like it will break after its first drop. Dunno if I should piece together a set like a Tempo 177 Toner and a Fluke PRO3000F60 Probe or just buy a Greenlee 801K set. I do more Security and AV Integration work then Telco and LAN stuff.
You sir make the kind of video none of the moochers dare make cuz of their monetization delusions. Keep doing the good work and you set the bar too high for others to follow
Would like to find out more about the Intellitone Packets and how digital toning works. What is the link to that diagram you have in the background? (@ 39:00)
Are there any tone/probe sets that can trace RG6 coax _without disconnecting it?_ We operate in a few apartment buildings where each apartment has a coax run to a tap belonging to the local cable conglomerate. One of the services we offer is to reconnect the apartment coax to a broadcast TV antenna on the roof, for vastly less per month. The problem is, if the coax for an apartment is mis/unlabeled, it's unacceptable to disconnect each apartment's line to check for tone--disrupting one apartment after another until we find the right one. I realize the shielding makes it a challenge, but being able to trace coax while it's still connected would be Yuge.
Him have done the disconected cable with a crocodile on the copper and another on the shield, and it helped find, though I'm wondering with just one crocodile on the copper or shield, or exterior side of the connector won't work? By any chance if you trie let us know about it.
P.S. maybe this helps out? Klein Tools Coax Explorer 2 with Remote Kit @FiberNinja
Sorry for bad English as it isn't my mother language.
Best Regards.
@@VinnysU2B I did read about, and tried, connecting one terminal of the toner to the cable shielding and one terminal to what I figured would be a decent building ground (baseboard heater), the idea being that the shielding would radiate better if the center conductor weren't carrying a canceling signal, but it didn't work. Most likely, the "prosumer" brand toner I was using just didn't have the Oomph. If the Fluke 3000 that I just picked up doesn't work, I'll be in the market for a Tempo 177.
What program do you use for your top monitor to analyse the network traffic, time, date and such? It looks so cool and I want to have it too so badly. Great videos!
It's actually a combination of several things. Mainly it's Rainmeter. I run about a half dozen of the items through there (highly modified). The analog VU meter is a stand-alone program called VU Meter (strangely enough), and the osciliscope is a plug in to Winamp.
Have you tested the Microscanner from Fluke Networks before? I've seen it used in one of my A+ Udemy courses and it looks really handy with the way it indicates wiremapping
I haven't but I'll look into it for sure! Thanks for the suggestion.
hey, im a new subscriber and a second year electrical apprentice. interested to see you fish cable/wire in tough spots by yourself. usually for us theres a second or third guy when pulling wire, we're spoiled haha.
yay you're alive!
About the Pro3000 probe, I had one where the blue end piece broke off in my toolbag. No idea how. I'm not talking the replaceable tip, I'm talking what the tip goes into. Really annoying. I taped it together but that didn't really work. So I replaced the probe with another one. Tips are conductive FYI. So don't touch any bridge clips on 66 blocks; always swipe over the insulated wire.
Yes, yes, YES!! That's a great point I should mention in our next episode. Thanks for that "tip"!! [pun intended]
welcome back!!
I bought one of those Chinese network probes you recommended and it is the shit! It's awesome!
I hate to ask but are there any other good TH-camrs like FiberNinja? I love his content and I can't get enough, I understand that you put an insane amount of work into a single video but I'd love to know more channels that are even a fraction as good as your work!
Bad Obsession Motorsports comes to mind. They've been working on building a custom Mini for at least a year or two. They'd hand-fabricate just about anything they wanted. Truly an amazing channel to watch but they put out another new episode every few months (understandably).
I'd also consider SV Seeker. He's building a naval research boat in his back yard and the journey and construction experiences are incredible.
I'm open to others here contributing...
I didn't even notice that cat at 29:29 until it moved
Yes finally new Fiber Ninja video. I am looking forward to network basics video !
You're back!
is the cat crimped down properly?
Whoop woop, keep them coming!
Excelent explanation... I was looking for something like this to buy an intellitone... Thanks
How many of these tools can be made with a Pi Zero, an Ethernet module, and an hour of coding?
Great job
Any updates?
Your bedroom is your kitchen?
You could capture your phone's screen so you don't have to hold it into the camera.
Sensei is back!
He sounds like Steve O 😁
Be a good idea to add links for all these devices in the video description.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Dam was thinking about fiber ninja today then bang a new episode
Good production value, but not that interesting of a topic to me. I'm looking forward to one of your server room chaos cleanups!
Cat went away 34:11 (
It has a sholder strap ? I am sorry but if you walk on site with that over your sholder your just going to look like a dick :P. I am sure its a good tool tho.
I fear this format will lead you to lose viewers.
Could you elaborate more on what aspects of the format you believe will do this?