In this video I show an example service call where we had a VOIP phone that wasn’t powering up at all and had no data connection at the jack. I show how I used a tone and trace set to locate the correct house cabling and patch it into the switch. 💼 Want to Earn […]
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I’m doing tool giveaways and reviews thanks to my sponsor, CloudWork Pro. I’m going to do three tool review videos and give away several tools to you, my audience! I’ll be reviewing tools from an IT field tech prospective. I’ll be doing one video a month for the next three months, starting next week. This
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Do you want to get into the fiber industry? In this video, I interview Scott Boudreaux, an experienced fiber tech, and he explains some of the ways you can become a fiber technician. Don’t let the price of fiber tools scare you away. There are ways to get into the fiber industry without spending a
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This video covers how I organize my main tool bag in my work vehicle as a Freelance Information Technology Technician. I found these Dewalt DG5543 16 inch toolbags are a great bag with external and internal pockets. I have been an independent tech for over 20 years and this is how I keep myself organized
In this video I show you how to terminate a patch panel with blank square holes for keystones. These are my favorite kind of patch panels. They may also be called a pass-through patch panel. This is something you’ll see a lot as an independent contractor tech in the information technology field. List of Tools
In this video I show you how to mount a TV on drywall. The principles in this video apply to any type of Television Mount. For this install, I used Toggler brand toggle bolts. This is something you can do as an independent information technology field tech. Amazon List of Tools and Supplies In This
In this video, I’m showing an example of an onsite service call for a Field Nation alternative client where I was hired to do a new cable run. I made $225 for a little over an hour of work. Did I need to run a cable? This is something you can do as a freelance
In this video, I show a super easy way to consistently crimp RJ45 ends onto network cable. Terminating CAT 5 / CAT 6 cable is something I do every day as a Freelance Information Technology Technician for my Field Nation alternative clients as well as Field Nation and Work Market. I have been an independent
In this video I compare three new electricians scissors from Amazon to see how they compare to my old Klein and Commercial Electric brand scissors. The new scissors are by ARES, C. Jet Tool, and Work Pro. I show how they cut in a few different environments and how the designs differ. Amazon links to
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In this video I show an example service call where I ran cables through an existing bridal ring and J-Hook setup. This is something you can do as an freelance information technology field tech. Free KwikJack Tool with purchase of 100 or more KwikJacks:https://www.discount-low-voltage.com/ List of most of the tools used in the video: https://amzn.to/3Sodc3k
