Fluke Network Tester user manual Viewing Link Status Information, Link Configuration Details

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Five basic types of information about the device or	Viewing Link Status Information
network can be selected from this menu:	To view information about the cable and status of the
	To view information about the cable and status of the

•Link Config: provides link pulse information. If the VoIP option is installed, you can also find out PoE voltage and pair information.

•Health: lets you monitor frames and view errors that may indicate problems on the device or network.

connection, display the Link Config screen (Figure 4-2):

•Protocols: displays the protocols running on the device or network.

•Addresses Used: enables you to verify a devices’ IP address information, find out what VLAN a device belongs to, and obtain CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) information.

•Servers Used: lists the servers that the device is using.

4.To select an item, move the cursor to its name, then press SELECT.

The following sections describe the detailed information you can obtain about your network.

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Figure 4-2. Link Configuration Details

On this screen, NetTool identifies the wire pair it is connected to and reports the duplex, level, and polarity of the signal (see Table 3-3 for descriptions of the icons used). This information can help you troubleshoot poor quality in a connection.

The actual and advertised speeds of the link are also given. Monitoring this information can help you anticipate possible performance and connectivity problems.

If the VoIP (Voice over IP) option is installed, this screen gives you PoE (Power over Ethernet) measurements. It displays the output power and line voltage information for the wire pairs.

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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 Using This Manual What is NetTool? IntroductionNetTool Features Care and MaintenancePackage Contents Optional Accessories Service and AdjustmentRegistering NetTool Contacting Fluke Networks PC/NetTool Link Utility ProgramsNetTool Blaster Installing and Running the Link Utilities Getting AcquaintedNetTool Toolkit Turning on NetToolUnderstanding the LEDs Link/Collision/Error LEDUtilization LED Icons NetTool MenusMain Menu Scrolling Navigation KeysPower Supply Maximizing Battery LifeInstalling the Batteries Using the AC AdapterUpdating NetTool’s Software Configuring NetTool Setting Up and Connecting NetToolIntroduction Changing the System Settings Settings MenuIdentifying Unwanted Protocols Manually Assigning NetTool an IP AddressCreating 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 Inline Connection between a PC NetworkRecommended speed setting for the serial port is Serial Port ConnectionAutoTest Running AutoTestCable Test Results WiremapCable Length, Opens, Shorts, and Splits Single-Ended AutoTest Results Network DropServices NetTool Discovers Device Network DeviceInline AutoTest Results Inline between a Device and the NetworkLink and Polarity Level Indicator Definition Inline between a PoE Powered Device and the Network NetTool Troubleshooting a Network Device Verifying a Device’s ConfigurationLink Configuration Details Viewing Link Status InformationChecking Frames for Errors Health DetailsSelect Tracking Protocols Protocols ScreenObtaining a Device’s IP Address Information Addresses Used ScreenIdentifying Network Resources Vlan InformationNetTool Troubleshooting Networks Finding Out About Your NetworkIdentifying the Network Type Segment ID ScreenTroubleshooting Networks Identifying Key DevicesPinging a Single Device PingAssigning an IP Address to NetTool Pinging Multiple Devices PingPing Results Screen Common Problems Displaying the Problem LogUnderstanding the Problem Log Display Problem LogLink Connectivity Problems Problems NetTool DetectsThings to Consider Problem Transmit pair open Network Problems Health ProblemsProblem Ethernet frame-type mismatches NetWareHost Configuration TCP/IPName Resolution Problem Wins resolution failedNetBIOS Problem PC involved in MB elections WebProblem Unable to connect to POP3 server PrinterUnwanted protocols when enabled Verifying Voice over IP Service Viewing PoE Voltage and Pair Information Viewing Vlan and CDP InformationVoIP Log VoIP LogViewing Call Quality Measurements RTP dropCreating and Managing Reports Before You BeginCreating a Report Reporter MenuDeleting or Overwriting a Report NetTool Appendices Appendix TitlePage Specifications General SpecificationsTemperature Approvals Environmental RequirementsSample VoIP Call Logs Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Phone Bootup Dhcp ACKAppendices Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Call Log Start Media XmitSample 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 Glossary 10BASE2Access Method 802.3Anomaly 802.2ARP Address Resolution Protocol Bridge SwitchCharacteristic impedance AttenuationClient CollisionCrossed Pair CrosstalkDestination Address EIA568Encapsulation EthernetFull-Duplex Half-DuplexIcmp Internet Control and Message Protocol IP Internet ProtocolJabber JitterLAN Local Area Network Late CollisionNIC Network Interface Card PingNode Number NVP Nominal Velocity of PropagationRJ-45 Connector Remote CollisionRepeater Router or GatewaySAP Service Advertising Protocol Signal/Noise RatioRtcp Real-time Transport Control Protocol RuntsSnap Subnetwork Access Protocol Snmp Simple Network Management ProtocolSource Address Split PairTopology UptimeTransport TransceiverIndex NetTool Index NetTool