ASAP Computer Services provides professional cable testing and network certification for Category 6 and Category 6A copper infrastructure across San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and South Texas. Using the industry-standard Fluke CableAnalyzer, we deliver the definitive proof of performance required by enterprise IT directors and commercial general contractors.
Our Fluke CableAnalyzer meets Accuracy Level III for Cat6, Level IIIe for Cat6A, and Level IV. We certify every cable to the strict TIA limits for its category 250 MHz for Cat6 and 500 MHz for Cat6A providing a comprehensive LinkWare PDF report that details exact pass/fail margins for your needs or closeout package.
Whether you need warranty compliance for a new build-out or performance verification on an inherited network, cable certification is available as a standalone project. No managed IT agreement or recurring support plan is required. Call 210-497-1424 with your cable count to get a quote.
Cable Testing Comes in Three Levels
The gap between basic continuity and actual network performance is massive. We help commercial clients understand exactly what they are paying for:
- Verification: A basic handheld tester checks continuity, wire map, and length. Every drop ASAP installs receives a Fluke wire map test on a Micro Scanner to ensure proper wiremap.
- Qualification: This intermediate test checks if a cable can carry a specific Ethernet speed (like 1 Gig or 10 Gig) without measuring it against strict TIA cabling standards.
- Certification: The highest level of testing, required for manufacturer warranties and Division 27 compliance. A Fluke CableAnalyzer certifies each cable across its full frequency range, measuring crosstalk, return loss, and insertion loss against the ANSI/TIA-568 limit, and generates a recorded pass/fail report for your warranty.
A standard wire map will not reveal if a cable was crushed by a zip tie or run too close to electrical interference, issues that will cause dropped packets on a 10 Gig network. Certification catches these invisible physical layer faults.
What ASAP Certifies with our Fluke CableAnalyzer
By default, we test the permanent link (patch panel to wall jack with no patch cords, up to 90 meters), which is what nearly every commercial specification demands. If your spec calls for channel testing, just let us know.
| Parameter | Cat6 | Cat6A |
|---|---|---|
| Tested to | 250 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Built for | 1 Gbps to 100 m, phones, PoE devices | 10 Gbps to 100 m, Wi-Fi access points, HDBaseT and Video-over-IP |
| Permanent link maximum | 90 m | 90 m |
Our Autotest covers wire map, length, propagation delay, delay skew, loop resistance, insertion loss, NEXT, PS NEXT, ACR-F, PS ACR-F, ACR-N, PS ACR-N, and return loss. For shielded Cat6A, we enable the shield test to detect open shields. Loop resistance matters more than ever now that cameras, access points, and lighting pull real power over PoE.
We Test Cable Installed by Other Contractors
ASAP frequently works as an independent testing subcontractor. This service is ideal for:
- General contractors whose cabling sub does not own a Fluke certifier.
- Tenants moving into a new suite with unknown legacy cabling.
- IT managers troubleshooting dropped ports that basic handheld testers cannot diagnose.
- AV companies preparing to run HDBaseT over third-party Cat6A runs.
Give us your drawings or a cable count, provide access to both ends, and we will stay out of the way of the other trades. While San Antonio is our home base, we travel to Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Victoria, and Dallas-Fort Worth for larger commercial counts.
Fluke LinkWare Certification Reports
Upon completion, you receive a comprehensive PDF generated directly from Fluke LinkWare. The report includes a summary sheet listing every cable ID as a pass or fail, followed by individual pages for each cable showing the plotted graphs, the TIA test limits, worst-case margins, and a timestamp. Cable IDs on the report will match the labels on your patch panel.
When a Cable Fails
The Fluke DTX-1800 identifies exactly which measurement failed and calculates the approximate distance down the cable to the fault. This is very helpful when troubleshooting.
- If ASAP installed it: We fix the termination or replace the run and retest before you ever see the report.
- If another contractor installed it: You receive the failure data and location in writing to hand to your installer, or we can provide a quote to repair it through our structured cabling division.
Pricing & Quoting
Cable certification is priced per cable. The cost is determined by the total count, the category, the test limit, and site accessibility (e.g., an open office goes much faster than active cubicles behind locked doors).
Send us your cable count, network specifications, and any floor plans. If your project has a Division 27 spec, we will set the test limits and report format to match it exactly so the results drop straight into your closeout package. (Note: Fiber optic cabling is certified separately using our EXFO test sets.)
Get a Cable Testing Quote
North San Antonio Office: 210-497-1424
Downtown San Antonio Office: (210) 921-1122
