Fluke Network Tester user manual Inline Connection between a PC Network

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Setting Up and Connecting NetTool

Connecting NetTool 2

Inline Connection

An inline connection entails having NetTool simultaneously plugged in between two network devices, such between as a PC or a PoE-powered device and a network switch. Use this type of connection to verify whether the device can communicate properly with the network.

Caution

When operating inline with a POE-powered device connected to NetTool, make sure that NetTool is not plugged into the AC adapter or into a serial device that is grounded or damage may occur to the equipment.

To make an inline connection, refer to Figure 2-6 and do the following:

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

2.Plug a second RJ-45 cable into the network. Plug the other end of the cable into the available RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

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Figure 2-6. Inline Connection between a PC

and the Network

Note

NetTool must sense traffic on the network or the device so that it can supply protocol or health information.

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?Package Contents Care and MaintenanceNetTool Features Registering NetTool Service and AdjustmentOptional Accessories NetTool Blaster PC/NetTool Link Utility ProgramsContacting Fluke Networks Getting Acquainted Installing and Running the Link UtilitiesNetTool Toolkit Turning on NetToolUtilization LED Link/Collision/Error LEDUnderstanding the LEDs Main Menu NetTool MenusIcons Navigation Keys ScrollingMaximizing Battery Life Power SupplyInstalling the Batteries Using the AC AdapterUpdating NetTool’s Software Introduction Setting Up and Connecting NetToolConfiguring NetTool Settings Menu Changing the System SettingsManually Assigning NetTool an IP Address Identifying Unwanted ProtocolsObtaining Information about Your NetTool Selecting a Language for the Display ScreensCreating a List of IP Addresses to Ping Single-Ended Connection Connecting NetToolConnecting a Patch Cable 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 AutoTestCable Length, Opens, Shorts, and Splits WiremapCable Test Results 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 NetworksAssigning an IP Address to NetTool PingPinging a Single Device Ping Pinging Multiple DevicesPing Results Screen Displaying the Problem Log Common ProblemsProblem Log Understanding the Problem Log DisplayThings to Consider Problems NetTool DetectsLink Connectivity Problems 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 Glossary802.3 Access MethodAnomaly 802.2Bridge Switch ARP Address Resolution ProtocolCharacteristic impedance AttenuationCollision ClientCrossed Pair CrosstalkEIA568 Destination AddressEncapsulation EthernetHalf-Duplex Full-DuplexIcmp Internet Control and Message Protocol IP Internet ProtocolJitter JabberLAN Local Area Network Late CollisionPing NIC Network Interface CardNode Number NVP Nominal Velocity of PropagationRemote Collision RJ-45 ConnectorRepeater Router or GatewaySignal/Noise Ratio SAP Service Advertising ProtocolRtcp Real-time Transport Control Protocol RuntsSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Snap Subnetwork Access ProtocolSource Address Split PairUptime TopologyTransport TransceiverIndex NetTool Index NetTool