Tools List

These lists of tools are not intended to be a complete list of tools and equipment that will be needed to do every job; they are intended to point out some of the more specific tools and safety equipment that may be required for TechLink installations or service work. A Contractor is responsible for supplying and maintaining all required tools and equipment.

Required Tools For Technicians

  • Digital multimeter
  • USB Thumb Drive
  • Laptop Computer
  • NIC
  • Wireless NIC
  • HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or a similar program
  • Netstumbler, Vistumbler, insider or similar program
  • DB9 serial port or USB to DB9 serial port adapter
  • Cisco console cable
  • Minimum OS of Windows 2000 or Windows XP
  • Cat5e Crossover patch cable
  • Cat5e Straight-through patch cable
  • Satellite antenna alignment device
  • Smart Phone with tethering or Wi-Fi capabilities
  • Digital Camera
  • RG6 compression crimping tool
  • RG11 Crimping tool
  • RG11 Compression type crimping tool
  • RJ45 Crimper
  • RJ11 Crimper
  • RG6, RG11, RG59 cable preparation tool
  • 110 punch down tool
  • RJ45/RJ11 crimping tool
  • LAN, Cat5/6 cable tester
  • Other tools, and testers as work order SOW requires


Recommended Tools For Technicians

  • Flashlight
  • Caulking gun
  • Silicone sealant
  • Fireproofing sealant
  • Analog telephone set
  • Compass and inclinometer
  • 25′ measuring tape
  • RG6 test cables with F type connectors
  • 6′ step ladder
  • 28′ extension ladder
  • 50′ 1/2″ nylon rope
  • Hard hat
  • Hack saw
  • Safety glasses
  • Drywall saw
  • 15″ adjustable wrench
  • 100′ fish tape
  • Electrical tape, black, red, green, blue
  • Mocap tape, Cold shrink tape or splicing tape
  • Phillips screwdrivers (various sizes)
  • Standard flat screwdrivers (various sizes)
  • Side cutters
  • Metric hex key set
  • Standard hex key set
  • Cordless Drill
  • Drill bits (various sizes and masonry)
  • Hammer drill

Required Tools For Electricians

  • Side cutters
  • Wire Strippers
  • 2 x Adjustable Pliers
  • #2 Phillips Screwdriver
  • Multi-tip Screwdriver
  • Flat Blade Screwdriver
  • Flat Blade Screwdriver (Stubby)
  • Tape Measure
  • Hammer
  • Torpedo Level
  • Hack Saw Frame
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Tool Pouch with Belt
  • Razor Knife
  • Digital Multi-meter
  • Amp Meter
  • Cordless Drill
  • Sawzall