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6.5.2. Hardware Tools

ToolPurpose
Cable testerVerify cable continuity and wiring
TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)Find cable breaks, measure length
OTDR (Optical TDR)Fiber cable testing
MultimeterElectrical measurements
Tone generator/probeTrace cables
Optical power meterMeasure fiber light levels
Spectrum analyzerAnalyze wireless frequencies
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