Fluke Network Tester Connecting NetTool, Connecting a Patch Cable, Single-Ended Connection

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Setting Up and Connecting NetTool

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Connecting NetTool

NetTool has two RJ-45 jacks, one on each side. Use the supplied RJ-45 cable to connect a patch cable to NetTool and to create a single-ended or inline connection.

NetTool also has a serial port, which enables you to directly connect the tester to a PC.

Connecting a Patch Cable

You can use NetTool to test the quality of the patch cables you will use. If you also attach the (supplied) wiremap adapter, you can verify pin-to-pin connectivity from the near end to the far end of the cable.

To connect a patch cable:

1.Plug one end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the other RJ-45 jack.

You can now run AutoTest (see “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

To connect the wiremap adapter:

1.Plug one end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

2.Attach the wiremap adapter (supplied) to the far end of the cable.

You can now run AutoTest (See “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

Single-Ended Connection

A single-ended connection entails plugging NetTool directly into a wall jack or into a network device, such as a printer, hub, or PC.

To connect, refer to Figures 2-4 and 2-5 and do the following:

1.Plug one end of an RJ-45 cable into a wall jack (Figure 2-4) or a single network device, such as a hub, PC, server, or printer.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

You can now run AutoTest (see “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

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Contents NetTool Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Table of Contents NetTool Iii Common Problems Appendices NetTool List of Tables Viii List of Figures NetTool Introduction Using This Manual What is NetTool?Care and Maintenance NetTool FeaturesPackage Contents Service and Adjustment Optional AccessoriesRegistering NetTool PC/NetTool Link Utility Programs Contacting Fluke NetworksNetTool Blaster Turning on NetTool Installing and Running the Link UtilitiesGetting Acquainted NetTool ToolkitLink/Collision/Error LED Understanding the LEDsUtilization LED NetTool Menus IconsMain Menu Navigation Keys ScrollingUsing the AC Adapter Power SupplyMaximizing Battery Life Installing the BatteriesUpdating NetTool’s Software Setting Up and Connecting NetTool Configuring NetToolIntroduction Settings Menu Changing the System SettingsManually Assigning NetTool an IP Address Identifying Unwanted ProtocolsSelecting a Language for the Display Screens Creating a List of IP Addresses to PingObtaining Information about Your NetTool Connecting NetTool Connecting a Patch CableSingle-Ended Connection Single-Ended Connection into a Wall Jack Inline Connection between a PC Network Inline ConnectionSerial Port Connection Recommended speed setting for the serial port isRunning AutoTest AutoTestWiremap Cable Test ResultsCable Length, Opens, Shorts, and Splits Network Drop Single-Ended AutoTest ResultsNetwork Device Services NetTool Discovers DeviceInline between a Device and the Network Inline AutoTest ResultsLink and Polarity Level Indicator Definition Inline between a PoE Powered Device and the Network NetTool Verifying a Device’s Configuration Troubleshooting a Network DeviceViewing Link Status Information Link Configuration DetailsHealth Details Checking Frames for ErrorsSelect Protocols Screen Tracking ProtocolsAddresses Used Screen Obtaining a Device’s IP Address InformationVlan Information Identifying Network ResourcesNetTool Finding Out About Your Network Troubleshooting NetworksSegment ID Screen Identifying the Network TypeIdentifying Key Devices Troubleshooting NetworksPing Pinging a Single DeviceAssigning an IP Address to NetTool Ping Pinging Multiple DevicesPing Results Screen Displaying the Problem Log Common ProblemsProblem Log Understanding the Problem Log DisplayProblems NetTool Detects Link Connectivity ProblemsThings to Consider Problem Transmit pair open Health Problems Network ProblemsNetWare Problem Ethernet frame-type mismatchesTCP/IP Host ConfigurationProblem Wins resolution failed Name ResolutionNetBIOS Web Problem PC involved in MB electionsPrinter Problem Unable to connect to POP3 serverUnwanted protocols when enabled Verifying Voice over IP Service Viewing Vlan and CDP Information Viewing PoE Voltage and Pair InformationVoIP Log VoIP LogRTP drop Viewing Call Quality MeasurementsBefore You Begin Creating and Managing ReportsReporter Menu Creating a ReportDeleting or Overwriting a Report NetTool Appendix Title AppendicesPage General Specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Temperature ApprovalsSample VoIP Call Logs Dhcp ACK Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Phone BootupAppendices Start Media Xmit Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Call LogSample VoIP Call Logs B Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Call Log Typical SIP Phone Bootup Log Typical SIP Phone Bootup Log Typical SIP Call Log Typical SIP Call Log 10BASE2 Glossary802.2 Access Method802.3 AnomalyAttenuation ARP Address Resolution ProtocolBridge Switch Characteristic impedanceCrosstalk ClientCollision Crossed PairEthernet Destination AddressEIA568 EncapsulationIP Internet Protocol Full-DuplexHalf-Duplex Icmp Internet Control and Message ProtocolLate Collision JabberJitter LAN Local Area NetworkNVP Nominal Velocity of Propagation NIC Network Interface CardPing Node NumberRouter or Gateway RJ-45 ConnectorRemote Collision RepeaterRunts SAP Service Advertising ProtocolSignal/Noise Ratio Rtcp Real-time Transport Control ProtocolSplit Pair Snap Subnetwork Access ProtocolSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Source AddressTransceiver TopologyUptime TransportIndex NetTool Index NetTool