Klein Tools VDV500-705 Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit for Ethernet, Internet, Telephone, Speaker, Coax, Video, and Data Cables RJ45, RJ11, RJ12

I ordered this for my husband. Thus, I am going by what he told me to say: Anyhow, this KIT is exactly what he wanted it for, and it works just fine. Also, the price was GREAT! Plus it arrived quickly and it was very well packaged.

I picked up the Klein Tools VDV500-705 Wire Tracer out of pure frustration—and it ended up saving me a ton of time and guesswork. We recently moved into a house that was prewired for phone and data, which sounds great… until you realize none of the cables are labeled. I had a bundle of mystery wires in the utility panel and no clue which room any of them went to. Trial and error was not cutting it. Enter this tool. Setup was straightforward. I connected the transmitter to a line in the panel, grabbed the probe, and started checking wall jacks around the house. Within minutes, I was able to identify exactly which cable went to which room—no more unplugging, guessing, or yelling across the house for someone to confirm. The tone signal is clear and easy to pick up, even when dealing with a bunch of wires in close proximity. The probe is sensitive enough to trace lines cleanly without being overly confusing or picking up everything at once. Once you get the hang of it, it’s actually pretty satisfying hearing that tone lock in on the right cable. Build quality feels like what you’d expect from Klein—solid and reliable, not a cheap throwaway tool. It’s compact, easy to carry around, and simple enough that you don’t need to be a pro to use it effectively. If you’re dealing with unlabeled wiring, networking projects, or anything similar, this tool pays for itself almost immediately in time saved and headaches avoided. Bottom line: turned a confusing mess of wires into a clearly mapped system in one afternoon. I should’ve bought this a lot sooner.

Good quality. Good battery life. Saves time

Does t come with a case and needs a second set patch cables for rj45s but it works well for my uses. There are some quality concerns for later down the line like the switch for the on off for the toner is a dial that also adjusts the volume of the tones. I was able to do trouble shooting fairly quickly with it had some reversed wires in a cable even though it was terminated correctly wouldn't have known until someone called saying it wasn't working. All in all it's a solid tool you get what you pay for.

Trailer technician /car guy here. Have a lost connection or bad wire. Chasing the harness in trailers can be a pain, was it a tire blowout, a misguided screw/fastener that broke the wire? Who knows, I just hook up the sender in the circuit that's broken in the 7-way, and start chasing, tone comes over pen unit until you get to the break and then stops. Bing, there's your problem area. This can save a LOT of diag time and chasing gremlins!

This wire tracer has saved me so much time troubleshooting bad cables. No more guessing which ethernet or coax line is the problem - just hook it up, follow the tone, and you've got your answer in seconds. The accuracy is spot-on for tracking wires through walls or bundles. Build quality is solid - the materials feel tough and well-made, not cheap plastic that'll break after a few uses. Super easy to use right out of the box. Works with RJ45, RJ11, and coax connections without any fuss. For the price, it's great value considering how much time it saves on cable work. Highly recommend if you work with wires regularly. Beats the old trial-and-error method by a mile.

This wire tracer kit is okay for basic jobs, but it falls short if you’re doing frequent or more demanding work. The tone generator works, but the signal can be weak over longer distances or in noisy environments, making tracing a bit frustrating at times. The probe is durable, and the built-in light is handy, but the audio volume even at max can be hard to hear in a busy job site. The included accessories (like the alligator clips and RJ45 cable) are nice touches, and the wire mapping feature is a bonus, but overall it feels more like an entry-level tool. Good for occasional home use or small projects, but I’d recommend looking at higher-end kits if you need something more reliable and consistent for professional work.

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Poor quality toner can't hear tone if cable more than 1m long

Quality is very good and given before timline delivery because I mentioned need urgent delivery...thanks to Amazon

Good overall product, not great reach of the probe. Approx 5 cm from the cable when searching.

Doet niet wat het beloofd. Utp-kabel kan niet gevonden worden in de muur.

Buen producto, llego en perfecto estado. Y es lo que promete.