PoE tester Digitus DN-14001-2

The Digitus DN-14001-2 PoE tester is a compact, professional tool for checking RJ45 network and telephone cabling. It supports CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6A cables and combines a main unit with a remote module for testing long cable runs. The device performs continuity, cross-connection, shielding and short-circuit checks and can detect PoE voltage and power on IEEE 802.3af/at ports. The tester is built into a robust housing that provides shock and splash protection and features a clear display and signal tone for easy interpretation of results.

Advantages

The tester offers modular testing with a separate remote unit to verify long cable runs and accurately identify which conductor corresponds to each RJ45 pin. It supports multiple cable categories (CAT5–CAT6A) and performs PoE detection to indicate voltage and power presence on PoE-enabled ports. A rugged enclosure protects the instrument during site work, while color-coded LEDs or a graphical display and audible signals simplify reading of test outcomes.

Suitable for

• Installation and troubleshooting of Ethernet networks (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A)
• Verification of RJ45 connector wiring and pin mapping
• PoE port testing to detect voltage and power class (IEEE 802.3af/at)
• On-site quick checks of shielding, continuity and short circuits

Key specifications

• Model: Digitus DN-14001-2
• Supported cable categories: CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A
• Connector: RJ45
• Functions: continuity, cross-connection, shield test, short-circuit detection, PoE voltage/power detection (IEEE 802.3af/at)
• Dimensions: approx. 120 × 190 × 50 mm
• Protection: shock and splash-resistant housing
• Manufacturer: DIGITUS, MPN DN-14001-2, EAN 4016032498346

How to use

Connect one end of the network cable to the main unit and the other end to the remote module or to the device/port under test. Select the required test function on the tester (continuity, wiring map, shield, short or PoE) and start the test. Observe the color-coded LEDs or graphical display and listen for the signal tone to identify open circuits, miswires or shorts; read the PoE detection result to determine the presence and voltage class on the port. For long cable runs, use the remote module to verify end-to-end wiring and locate the connected pins.

Usage recommendations

Use the Digitus DN-14001-2 in accordance with site safety rules: disconnect powered equipment when safe to do so before performing continuity or short-circuit checks. When testing PoE ports, follow network device manufacturer guidelines and avoid connecting to unknown or unsafe power sources. Store the tester in its protective case to preserve the housing and connectors.