Fluke Network Tester user manual Inline Connection between a PC Network

Setting Up and Connecting NetTool

Connecting NetTool 2

Inline Connection

An inline connection entails having NetTool simultaneously plugged in between two network devices, such between as a PC or a PoE-powered device and a network switch. Use this type of connection to verify whether the device can communicate properly with the network.

Caution

When operating inline with a POE-powered device connected to NetTool, make sure that NetTool is not plugged into the AC adapter or into a serial device that is grounded or damage may occur to the equipment.

To make an inline connection, refer to Figure 2-6 and do the following:

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

2.Plug a second RJ-45 cable into the network. Plug the other end of the cable into the available RJ-45 jack on NetTool.

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Figure 2-6. Inline Connection between a PC

and the Network

Note

NetTool must sense traffic on the network or the device so that it can supply protocol or health information.

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

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