Fluke Network Tester user manual Running AutoTest

Introduction

AutoTest provides a good starting point for trying to determine what devices are on your network and for making a quick assessment of your network’s overall condition. Results from AutoTest can alert you to connectivity problems before they impact network performance. This chapter shows you how to run AutoTest and describes the results this test provides.

Running AutoTest

To run AutoTest:

1.Connect NetTool, using one of the connection schemes documented under “Connecting NetTool” in Chapter 2.

2.Turn on the tester.

Chapter 3

AutoTest

The AutoTest screen (Figure 3-1) is displayed. AutoTest flashes to indicate that the tester is ready to run a test:

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Figure 3-1. AutoTest Screen

3.Press SELECT.

NetTool searches both RJ-45 connections to determine what it is connected to. Upon completion, a connection diagram is displayed.

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