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Chapter 6: Operation

NOTE: If the far end of the cable is connected to any device it will notify you to check the far end of the cable. When ready to proceed, press (q TEST).

Error Messages: If there is a problem that stops the test from proceeding, one of the following error messages will be displayed:

CABLE IS ACTIVE: There is an active network port on the far end of the cable. You will need to unplug it to proceed.

CHECK CABLE END: A voltage is present on one or more of the cable pairs or the REMOTE PROBE is connected to the cable end when it is not needed. You will need to unplug it to proceed.

NO CABLE: There is no cable connected or an inactive port is plugged into the far end of the cable. Plug in the cable or disconnect the inactive port.

Figure 6-37. Testing progress is displayed.

Cable testing has commenced. You can follow its progress

on the display. During this phase of testing, information about length, opens, shorts, and split pairs is being gathered and computed. If any cabling errors are encountered, you will be alerted including the distance to any problems.

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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 Power and LCD backlighting Faceplate DescriptionComponents 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