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Chapter 6: Operation

Time to test: Short cables take longer to test because fewer measurements per pass are possible. The thousands of measurements required are accomplished much faster on longer cables than shorter cables.

Figure 6-11. Testing is halted

until the Remote Probe is connected.

The Remote Probe is required for the wire map to be constructed. Plug the Remote Probe into the far end of the cable. Tracer tones have been turned ON to help locate cables in crowded areas (press the TRACE button on the Remote Probe and hold it close to the cable to follow the tone). The Main Unit’s wire map test is triggered when the Remote Probe is connected to the far end of the cable (there are no buttons to push). The wire map tests for correct cable pairing.

NOTE: The wire map is displayed during the Review process, not during the test.

Remote Probe LEDs. The Remote Probe needs to be connected only for a brief period. Flashing LED(s) indicate the test is pro- gressing. A steady LED indicates the test is completed. This saves you an extra trip to retrieve the probe. If LED(s) continue to flash the cable, the cable has a wiring problem. Disconnect the probe and go to the Main Unit to see the results.

NOTE: If you plan to test to LAN Performance Verification Level 2, now is a good time to plug in the hub, switch, or PC (it will save you a trip).

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Contents Chapter FCC and IC RFI Statements Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement Instrucciones DE SeguridadNOM Statement NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual Table of Contents Specifications Power 2 9-V batteries one for test unit and one for probeFeatures Overview IntroductionWhat’s Included Help with device installation and PoE ApplicationsWhat is LAN Performance Verification? Network Device Testing LPV List of FunctionsNaming Test RESULTS, PRINTER, and Toner Probe √ Naming tests. Test names can be up to 16 characters eachThree Phases of LAN Installation Components Power and LCD backlightingFaceplate Description LAN Performance Verifier and Remote Probe Documenting Test Results Test resultsOperation Powering On and Backlighting Backlight selection screen lighting the LCD displayMain Unit’s Navigation Button Main Menu1 CAT5/6 UTP Cable Testing 2 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level Or info@blackbox.com 24 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Testing progress is shown on the screen 26 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 12. Remote probe 14. Test results option screen Exit Discards the test results and returns to the Main Menu3 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level 30 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Operation Reviewing CAT5/6 UTP Test Results 22. Cable Category is the first screen Many that are stored 23. Verification Level 1 Speed ProjectionTo continue reviewing, press the down arrow key q Operation 36 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 28. Propagation and skew per pair 30. Signal levels of real live data From a 100-Mbps switch To continueOperation 34. Basic UTP testing 5 CAT5/6 Basic Test35. UTP Cable Test Main menu 42 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 39. LEDs on the remote probe Coax Testing 40. a correct wire map for a straight through UTP cable43. RJ-45/coax adapter 46 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Naming/Saving Test Results LPV Test Port For LPV UTP tests only48 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Naming Your Tests Rotating letter loop50 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Reviewing/Erasing Printer Memory 52 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 55. Review screen Printing from a PC Transferring Test Readings LPV to PCSTEP-BY Step Instructions for Using Excel 56 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Operation 58 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 64. Sample LPV printout Network Testing 65. Network portsNetwork Testing/SCAN ONE Port Scan One Port62 724-746-5500 blackbox.com 71. Signal levels of real live data from a Gigabit switch 72. Signal levels of real live data From a 100-Mbps switchPress the down arrow q key to continue 73. Monitor inline screenMonitor Inline 66 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Send Beacon 79. Locate cable drops by lighting a link LED68 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Appendix A. Straight-Through Coupler Figure A-1. Straight-through couplerAppendix B. Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools Ping 72 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Appendix B Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools Executing troubleshooting programs from the command line Appendix C. Examples of UTP Cable Faults Figure C-1. Length/Timing summary screen of a good cableBad cable Near end shorts The error is displayed as follows Figure C-3. Bad cable near-end shortFigure C-5. Bad cable Open 78 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Appendix D. Making a Correct UTP Cable Use good-quality connectors and tools Blackbox.com 82 724-746-5500 blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7