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I have hardware question.

I am running a duplex CAT7 cable from a patch panel to a wall socket. One connection works, the other struggles when I test the cable.

Below I describe how I tested the cable and what the able tester shows. Maybe someone can explain what went wrong.

  • I connect the active unit of the cable-tester (WITHOUT the passive unit at the other end) to the patch panel and

    no LEDs light up. That seems correct. So far so good.

  • I connect the active unit of the cable-tester (WITHOUT the passive unit at the other end) to the wall socket and the LEDs for cable

    3 and 6 (orange + orange/white) light up. That seems faulty. See attached image...

  • I connect both the active AND passive unit (as you would normally use this tester)

    all LEDs light up except 3, 6 -> inversed result of test before.

  • G never lights up in any test

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A part of the cable shield was stuck behind the LSP connector and shorted connector 3 and 6.

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