Fluke Network Tester user manual Pinging a Single Device, Assigning an IP Address to NetTool

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Ping

NetTool can automatically ping any single device on your network or a group consisting of up to 10 devices.

Ping provides instant information about how a network device is connected and how it is acting on your local segment, making it easier for you to pinpoint connectivity problems. This section shows you how to set up and use the Ping utility.

Notes

•The Ping option only works in single-ended mode. If you want to ping and are in inline mode, the following symbol is displayed:

. Disconnect one of the RJ-45 cables from NetTool and then rerun AutoTest.

If you need to manually assign an IP address, go to “Manually Assigning NetTool an IP Address” in Chapter 2 for instructions. When manually configuring the tester’s IP address, make sure that the address you assign is correct for the subnet you are in.

Pinging a Single Device

To ping one device, do the following:

1.From the Main menu select Toolkit.

2.Select Ping to display the Ping screen (Figure 5-4):

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	PC so that NetTool can communicate with	Figure 5-4. Ping Screen
	PC so that NetTool can communicate with
	your PC through the serial port connection.

Assigning an IP Address to NetTool

To run Ping, your NetTool must have a valid IP address. By default, NetTool uses DHCP to configure itself. Therefore, if you have DHCP on your network, you do not need to configure NetTool’s IP address.

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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? IntroductionPackage Contents Care and MaintenanceNetTool Features Registering NetTool Service and AdjustmentOptional Accessories NetTool Blaster PC/NetTool Link Utility ProgramsContacting Fluke Networks NetTool Toolkit Installing and Running the Link UtilitiesGetting Acquainted Turning on NetToolUtilization LED Link/Collision/Error LEDUnderstanding the LEDs Main Menu NetTool MenusIcons Scrolling Navigation KeysInstalling the Batteries Power SupplyMaximizing Battery Life Using the AC AdapterUpdating NetTool’s Software Introduction Setting Up and Connecting NetToolConfiguring NetTool Changing the System Settings Settings MenuIdentifying Unwanted Protocols Manually Assigning NetTool an IP AddressObtaining 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 Inline Connection between a PC NetworkRecommended speed setting for the serial port is Serial Port ConnectionAutoTest Running AutoTestCable Length, Opens, Shorts, and Splits WiremapCable Test Results 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 DevicesAssigning an IP Address to NetTool PingPinging a Single Device Pinging Multiple Devices PingPing Results Screen Common Problems Displaying the Problem LogUnderstanding the Problem Log Display Problem LogThings to Consider Problems NetTool DetectsLink Connectivity Problems 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 10BASE2Anomaly Access Method802.3 802.2Characteristic impedance ARP Address Resolution ProtocolBridge Switch AttenuationCrossed Pair ClientCollision CrosstalkEncapsulation Destination AddressEIA568 EthernetIcmp Internet Control and Message Protocol Full-DuplexHalf-Duplex IP Internet ProtocolLAN Local Area Network JabberJitter Late CollisionNode Number NIC Network Interface CardPing NVP Nominal Velocity of PropagationRepeater RJ-45 ConnectorRemote Collision Router or GatewayRtcp Real-time Transport Control Protocol SAP Service Advertising ProtocolSignal/Noise Ratio RuntsSource Address Snap Subnetwork Access ProtocolSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Split PairTransport TopologyUptime TransceiverIndex NetTool Index NetTool