John is throwing a lan party this weekend and needs to whip up a few extra patch cables for his guests.what tools should he use to build and test the cables?

To build patch cables, John will need a few essential tools: a cable cutter/stripper to cut and strip the Ethernet cables, a crimping tool to attach the RJ-45 connectors to the ends, and a test cable or network cable tester to verify the connections. He should also have Ethernet cable and RJ-45 connectors on hand for the assembly. By using these tools, he can ensure that the cables are properly made and functional for the LAN party.