Will this test data cable through network switch? Or just one single one wire run?

No. This tool is for testing continuity and locating cables from end to end.

can you order more tester ends (the LANmap ends) so you can have more than 5?

Instead of the VDV501-823, I purchased the VDV501-816 because it includes cable length measurement and the 823 doesn't have that feature. The only additional Lanmap ends that I see listed on Amazon are the VDV526-055 Kit which are only compatible with the VDV501-053 or the VDV501-809 Testers. You will probably have to contact Klein Tools direct about this question. I see that the VDV501-809 tester is available for sale on Amazon so maybe that is the path you should take.

Does this beep or tone for continuity testing?

No, mostly disappointing for testing. It does one job, and will fail if cable crimp sucks.

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Klein Tools VDV501-823 Cable Tester, VDV Scout Pro 2 Traces and Tests Coax, Data, Telephone Cable with Remotes

Klein Tools VDV501-823 Cable Tester, VDV Scout Pro 2 Traces and Tests Coax, Data, Telephone Cable with Remotes

Product ID: 15214727

Details

Brand
KLEIN TOOLS
Color
Yellow
Item Weight
0.37 kg
Power Source
Battery
Style
Starter Kit

📍Includes 10 location remotes for cable ID

📡Tests coax, data & voice cables

🔋Low battery indicator & auto power off

Description

🔧 Scout like a pro, connect like a boss.

FAULT FINDER PRO - Detect open, short, miswire, or split-pair faults to ensure flawless installations every time.
SMART POWER MANAGEMENT - Auto power off and low battery alerts keep you working longer without interruptions.
ALL IN ONE CABLE MASTERY - Trace and test coax, data, and telephone cables with precision and ease.
REMOTE READY IDENTIFICATION - 5 LanMap and 5 CoaxMap remotes let you pinpoint cable runs instantly—no guesswork.
TRUSTED LEGACY CRAFTSMANSHIP - Built by Klein Tools, a family-owned brand with 160+ years of professional-grade reliability.

The Klein Tools VDV501-823 Scout Pro 2 Cable Tester Kit is a professional-grade, battery-powered tool designed to test and trace coaxial, data, and telephone cables. Featuring 5 LanMap and 5 CoaxMap remotes, it identifies multiple cable runs and detects wiring faults such as opens, shorts, and miswires. With smart features like low battery indication and auto power off, this compact, durable tester ensures fast, accurate cable installations trusted by professionals for over 160 years.

Specifications

ASIN	B00M2DDO0Q
Best Sellers Rank	#313,424 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #638 in Network & Cable Testers
Brand	KLEIN TOOLS
Brand Name	KLEIN TOOLS
Color	Yellow
Compatible Devices	Cable installation tools, standard cable testing equipment
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 762 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00092644581960
Included Components	Tester (VDV501-098), (5) LanMap™ Location Remotes, (5) CoaxMap™ Location Remotes, F-Adapter (Female to Female), 1 x 9V Battery, Carrying Case
Item Dimensions	12.5 x 6.75 x 0.5 inches
Item Type Name	Klein Tools VDV501-823 VDV Scout Pro 2 Tester Kit
Item Weight	0.37 kg
Item dimensions L x W x H	12.5 x 6.75 x 0.5 inches
Manufacturer	Klein - Geneva Supply
Measurement Type	Ohmmeter
Minimum Operating Voltage	9 volts
Model	VDV501-823
Number of Items	1
Part Number	VDV501-823
Power Source	Battery Powered
Specification Met	CE, CSA, ETL, RoHS
Style	Starter Kit
Style Name	Starter Kit
UPC	092644581960
Unit Count	1 Count

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