Fluke NetTool Manual & Network Tester Guide - Comprehensive Resource

NetTool

Users Manual

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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? Introduction NetTool Features Care and MaintenancePackage Contents Optional Accessories Service and AdjustmentRegistering NetTool Contacting Fluke Networks PC/NetTool Link Utility ProgramsNetTool Blaster NetTool Toolkit Installing and Running the Link UtilitiesGetting Acquainted Turning on NetTool Understanding the LEDs Link/Collision/Error LEDUtilization LED Icons NetTool MenusMain Menu Scrolling Navigation Keys Installing the Batteries Power SupplyMaximizing Battery Life Using the AC Adapter Updating NetTool’s Software Configuring NetTool Setting Up and Connecting NetToolIntroduction Changing the System Settings Settings Menu Identifying Unwanted Protocols Manually Assigning NetTool an IP Address Creating 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 Network Recommended speed setting for the serial port is Serial Port Connection AutoTest Running AutoTest Cable Test Results WiremapCable Length, Opens, Shorts, and Splits Single-Ended AutoTest Results Network Drop Services NetTool Discovers Device Network Device Inline AutoTest Results Inline between a Device and the Network Link and Polarity Level Indicator Definition Inline between a PoE Powered Device and the Network NetTool Troubleshooting a Network Device Verifying a Device’s Configuration Link Configuration Details Viewing Link Status Information Checking Frames for Errors Health Details Select Tracking Protocols Protocols Screen Obtaining a Device’s IP Address Information Addresses Used Screen Identifying Network Resources Vlan Information NetTool Troubleshooting Networks Finding Out About Your Network Identifying the Network Type Segment ID Screen Troubleshooting Networks Identifying Key Devices Pinging a Single Device PingAssigning an IP Address to NetTool Pinging Multiple Devices Ping Ping Results Screen Common Problems Displaying the Problem Log Understanding the Problem Log Display Problem Log Link Connectivity Problems Problems NetTool DetectsThings to Consider Problem Transmit pair open Network Problems Health Problems Problem Ethernet frame-type mismatches NetWare Host Configuration TCP/IP Name Resolution Problem Wins resolution failed NetBIOS Problem PC involved in MB elections Web Problem Unable to connect to POP3 server Printer Unwanted protocols when enabled Verifying Voice over IP Service Viewing PoE Voltage and Pair Information Viewing Vlan and CDP Information VoIP Log VoIP Log Viewing Call Quality Measurements RTP drop Creating and Managing Reports Before You Begin Creating a Report Reporter Menu Deleting or Overwriting a Report NetTool Appendices Appendix TitlePage Specifications General Specifications Temperature Approvals Environmental Requirements Sample VoIP Call Logs Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Phone Bootup Dhcp ACK Appendices Typical Cisco Skinny Sccp Call Log Start Media Xmit Sample 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 10BASE2 Anomaly Access Method802.3 802.2 Characteristic impedance ARP Address Resolution ProtocolBridge Switch Attenuation Crossed Pair ClientCollision Crosstalk Encapsulation Destination AddressEIA568 Ethernet Icmp Internet Control and Message Protocol Full-DuplexHalf-Duplex IP Internet Protocol LAN Local Area Network JabberJitter Late Collision Node Number NIC Network Interface CardPing NVP Nominal Velocity of Propagation Repeater RJ-45 ConnectorRemote Collision Router or Gateway Rtcp Real-time Transport Control Protocol SAP Service Advertising ProtocolSignal/Noise Ratio Runts Source Address Snap Subnetwork Access ProtocolSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Split Pair Transport TopologyUptime Transceiver Index NetTool Index NetTool