Fluke Network Tester user manual Running AutoTest

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Introduction

AutoTest provides a good starting point for trying to determine what devices are on your network and for making a quick assessment of your network’s overall condition. Results from AutoTest can alert you to connectivity problems before they impact network performance. This chapter shows you how to run AutoTest and describes the results this test provides.

Running AutoTest

To run AutoTest:

1.Connect NetTool, using one of the connection schemes documented under “Connecting NetTool” in Chapter 2.

2.Turn on the tester.

Chapter 3

AutoTest

The AutoTest screen (Figure 3-1) is displayed. AutoTest flashes to indicate that the tester is ready to run a test:

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Figure 3-1. AutoTest Screen

3.Press SELECT.

NetTool searches both RJ-45 connections to determine what it is connected to. Upon completion, a connection diagram is displayed.

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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?NetTool Features Care and MaintenancePackage Contents Optional Accessories Service and AdjustmentRegistering NetTool Contacting Fluke Networks PC/NetTool Link Utility ProgramsNetTool Blaster Turning on NetTool Installing and Running the Link UtilitiesGetting Acquainted NetTool ToolkitUnderstanding the LEDs Link/Collision/Error LEDUtilization LED Icons NetTool MenusMain Menu Navigation Keys ScrollingUsing the AC Adapter Power SupplyMaximizing Battery Life Installing the BatteriesUpdating NetTool’s Software Configuring NetTool Setting Up and Connecting NetToolIntroduction Settings Menu Changing the System SettingsManually Assigning NetTool an IP Address Identifying Unwanted ProtocolsCreating a List of IP Addresses to Ping Selecting a Language for the Display ScreensObtaining Information about Your NetTool Connecting a Patch Cable Connecting NetToolSingle-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 AutoTestCable Test Results WiremapCable 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 NetworksPinging a Single Device PingAssigning an IP Address to NetTool Ping Pinging Multiple DevicesPing Results Screen Displaying the Problem Log Common ProblemsProblem Log Understanding the Problem Log DisplayLink Connectivity Problems Problems NetTool DetectsThings 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