NetTool
Users Manual
Four basic functional groups of information about the network are listed on this menu:
•Link Config: provides link pulse information about the network. See “Viewing Link Status Information” in Chapter 4 for details.
Identifying the Network Type
To identify the type of network you are connected to, select Segment ID to display the Segment ID screen (Figure
•Health: lets you monitor frames and view errors that indicate problems on the link. See “Checking Frames for Errors” in Chapter 4 for details.
•Protocols: displays the protocols running on the network. See “Tracking Protocols” in Chapter 4 for details.
•Segment ID: tells you what type of network you are plugged into. If there are multiple Ethernet drops, this screen can help you decide which jack to use for the correct configuration. See “Identifying the Network Type” in this chapter.
3.To select an item, move the cursor to its name, then press SELECT.
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Figure 5-2. Segment ID Screen
This screen gives you specific details about the connection. It not only tells you the type of network NetTool is plugged into but also identifies the port number. Because not all wall plate connectors are labeled, this information can be especially useful for troubleshooting; that is, when a plate includes multiple jacks and you need to find out which connection is which.
