Fluke Network Tester Connecting NetTool, Connecting a Patch Cable, Single-Ended Connection

Setting Up and Connecting NetTool

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Connecting NetTool

NetTool has two RJ-45 jacks, one on each side. Use the supplied RJ-45 cable to connect a patch cable to NetTool and to create a single-ended or inline connection.

NetTool also has a serial port, which enables you to directly connect the tester to a PC.

Connecting a Patch Cable

You can use NetTool to test the quality of the patch cables you will use. If you also attach the (supplied) wiremap adapter, you can verify pin-to-pin connectivity from the near end to the far end of the cable.

To connect a patch cable:

1.Plug one end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the other RJ-45 jack.

You can now run AutoTest (see “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

To connect the wiremap adapter:

1.Plug one end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

2.Attach the wiremap adapter (supplied) to the far end of the cable.

You can now run AutoTest (See “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

Single-Ended Connection

A single-ended connection entails plugging NetTool directly into a wall jack or into a network device, such as a printer, hub, or PC.

To connect, refer to Figures 2-4 and 2-5 and do the following:

1.Plug one end of an RJ-45 cable into a wall jack (Figure 2-4) or a single network device, such as a hub, PC, server, or printer.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into either RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

You can now run AutoTest (see “Running AutoTest” in Chapter 3).

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