Chapter 6: Operation

The monitor inline test is complete. Data can be transmitted between the two LAN devices without removing the tester.

NOTE: Most network ports negotiate to the highest possible data rate. Some ports will negotiate to a maximum of the last data rate used.

For example, if a PC and a switch communicate at 100 Mbps and a new Gigabit switch is installed, the PC port may drag the switch down to 100 Mbps, even if the PC is capable of Gigabit data rates. This may be solved by resetting the PC. Or use the scan one port option to read and unstick the port. If in doubt, use the tester to scan and unstick both ports, one at a time.

6.7.3 Send Beacon

Figure 6-79. Locate cable drops by lighting a link LED.

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Black Box BLACK BOX CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier, TS580A-R4 Send Beacon, Locate cable drops by lighting a link LED