Net Prowler User Manual
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1. d88c 78e5 7ffb 8504 Response in 1ms fe80 d88c 78e5 7ffb 8504 FE80 0000 0000 0000 088 78 5 7 8504 gt 44 Change CLIM ipva NN TCP UDP Test Open the Net Prowler application Click on the Control tab Power on your Net Prowler and connect it in to an active port cable From the home screen Press the Device Discovery soft key then press the TCP UDP soft key 3 Click Starton E the application to begin the Throughput test The test can also be initiated using the Net Prowler by pressing the Test button Adjust the Net Prowler Brightness scale left or right 0 100 or use the up and down arrow buttons on the Net Prowler this will indicate a successful connection Throughput Measure the throughput of a specified amount of data e Adjust the Net Prowler Brightness scale left or right 0 10090 or use the up and down arrow buttons on the Net Prowler this will indicate a successful connection Power on your Net Prowler and connect it in to an active port cable Press the Network Poe soft key power on your Net Prowler and connect it in to an active port cable Press the Network Poe soft key Click on the Throughput tab on the application Select TCP or UDP Transport Layer Protocol Results for TCP PC to Net Prowler Data size 205000 9 TCP UDP Delay ms Duration 1 9 Seconds 4 Receive throughput 0 823 Mbps Data Size KB Net Prowler to PC Data size 205000 Byte Duration 4 7 Seconds Tra2. up to 1 Gbps PoE Detection Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802 3af at with load test for voltage drop Save and View Tests results can be named saved and viewed on the unit Test Results Net Prowler PC Provides the ability to upload or download test results for Application saving viewing or printing Makes it easy to update Net Prowler firmware IPV4 and IPV6 Net Prowler s active network features support both IPV4 support and IPV6 Ping Test Ping specified IPV4 and IPV6 addresses or URL targets Network Mapping Map Network devices by obtaining network IP4 addresses device names and MAC addresses CDP and LLDP Detects and displays LLDP and CDP switch information Detection SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure safe operations of the Net Prowler follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment Table 3 Safety Information Notification Definition The Net Prowler is designed for use on cabling systems with or without voltage The Voltage icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC or DC Operating the Net Prowler when a voltage source exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety hazard for the user Do not place equipment and its access
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4. Prowler e Connect the Net Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable e Power on the Net Prowler The software will display Net Prowler Connected at the bottom left of the screen e Click the Load File icon and select the desired Net Prowler cyacd firmware file Click the Begin Download icon e The Net Prowler screen will go dark and it will begin the firmware installation the screen will remain dark during the installation e The Net Prowler Application will display a progress bar to indicate the download progress e Once complete the Net Prowler application will display success along with the installation date and time in the Status Log window The Net Prowler will power itself back on after the firmware installation e f the Net Prowler is interrupted or an error occurs during installation the Net Prowler screen will remain dark To recover the Net Prowler firmware close the Net Prowler application disconnect the Net Prowler from the USB Net then remove the batteries Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions Important Notes The Net Prowler screen will remain dark until it has been reprogrammed If an error occurs during the download process follow the steps below e Close the Net Prowler application e Reset the Net Prowler by removing a battery and reinserting it Important Notes The Net Prowler screen may remain dark which means it is in firmware update mode e R
5. includes foam holder P N T125C Cable Assembly RJ45 to Alligator 12 inch P N T126C No Fault Cable Assembly RJ12 1 1 pinned 8 inch P N T127C Coax Test and ID Remote Set 1 8 includes foam holder P N T128C Data ID Only Remote Set 1 12 includes foam holder P N T139 Test and ID Data Smart Remote Kit 2 8 NET PROWLER DESCRIPTION Full color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button Test Direction cursors to move in LCD display On Off Micro USB Port RJ45 jack F connector Jack T120C T121C Coax Remote Set Network ID Remote 1 19 coax ID Set 1 19 includes includes foam holder foam holder T127 Coax Remote Set 1 8 includes foam holder T128C Network ID Only Remote Set 1 12 includes foam holder T139 Network amp Telephone Testing ID Remotes 2 8 1 with tester LCD SCREEN The Net Prowler features a full color graphic LCD screen Press any of the four soft keys blue below the on screen icon to select that function Alternately you can use the side or up down arrows to scroll to your selected on screen function and press enter the center arrow Types of Faults several possible error conditions on the cable are detected and displayed on screen of your Net Prowler Cable Fault Description Miswire Cable s wire connection does not follow 56 568 cabling standards Open Wire connection is not continuous throughout ca
6. or send an email to info platinumtools com Contact Numbers Phone 805 384 2777 800 749 5783 Address 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park CA 91320 USA 30 Warranty Information PlatinumTools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship This warranty extends for a period of 12 months from the date of manufacture or proof of purchase All products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Platinum Tools discretion No further warranties either implied or expressed will apply nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by Platinum Tools Product Registration Registration of your purchased equipment and accessories allows you to access support information and receive notifications of product updates To register products please visit the Platinum Tools website at www platinumtools warranty Disposal WEEE Compliant Prior to disposal of this product please contact Platinum Tools for proper disposal options Returns Prior to returning any product to Platinum Tools you must first request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number by contacting the Customer service Department at 805 384 2777 800 749 5783 Note Shipments will not be accepted without this number which must be clearly marked on the shipping label 1 Prior to packing include a copy of the sales receipt if available Otherwise the date of manufacturer will be used
7. to calculate warranty date 2 Provide a description of the operational problem with the product s being returned 3 Include a contact name phone number and e mail address 4 Pack items securely to prevent damage during shipping 5 Ship prepaid to Platinum Tools 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park CA 91320 USA 31 Net Prowler Identify Monitor amp Test LAN Issues User Manual For demos and updated information LATINU P C LS Visit www platinumtools com to see all our tools Contact Numbers Phone 805 384 2777 800 749 5783 Address 2450 Turquoise Circle Newbury Park CA 91320 P N UM TNP700 NC Rev A 0115
8. voltage The Net Prowler tests to see if either PoE or PoE is present If it is detected it then activates it and tests the voltage under minimum and maximum current load and displays the result The Net Prowler will also display which PoE mode is found While PoE is activated the Net Prowler also communicates and displays the Link Status and Link Capability status FE PoE El Link Capability Link Flow Control 10Base T Full Half Duplex 100Base TX Full Half Duplex Connected at PoE A 12 95W Max 100 Base TX 57 9V Min Load MDI FDX 56 5 Load e Power on the Net Prowler Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the Network PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network PoE soft key The Net Prowler will automatically detect and display link capability connection speed PoE class and PoE Min Max voltages To perform Network Test only press the PoE soft key To save the PoE data press the Save soft key ESI e Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the PoE file e Press the Save soft key to save the PoE file 19 Link Light The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port l7 gt 4 Frequency 1 0 Hz e PoE Power on the Net Prowler e Connect the Net Prowler to an active Network cable or port Press the Network PoE soft key 238 then press the Link Light soft key 7
9. 0 ft 305 m Split Pair Detection 3 ft 1 m to 1 000 ft 305 m Length Measurement 0 to 1 500 ft 457 m 59o 1ft Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes RJ 45 Supports 20 RJ 45 and 20 F Connector ID only remotes Tests for IEEE 802 3af and IEEE 802 3at PoE Plus compliant PoE Tests for classes and loads cable up to 25 5 watts at class 4 Identifies Mode A or B pairs with PoE Indicates advertised speeds of 10 100 1000base t half or full duplex Can Link to network at 10 100base t Parameters refer to the maximum voltage that can be applied to any 2 connector pins without causing damage to the tester RJ Jack 66 VDC or 55 VAC F connector 50 VDC or VAC Stores up to 256 Cable or network tests with user defined names Tone Frequencies 730 Hz and 1440 Hz English French Spanish For 6 x AA 9 VDC 2 200 mA hr typical alkaline battery Operating 20 hours typical Standby 1 5 years typical 200uA max standby current Batteries are included 10 000 ft 3048 m operating Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 10 to 90 non condensing High strength PC ABS plastic with VO rating with boot Withstands 4 foot drop on to concrete 1 85 H x 3 6 W x 6 8 L 4 7 x 9 15 x 17 3 cm With batteries 1 Ib 2 oz 510 0 1 29 CUSTOMER SERVICE Contacting Platinum Tools For technical information and customer support please visit www platinumtools com
10. 1 The Link Light will automatically begin upon entering the Link Blink menu e The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same cadence as the port light e Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit frequency to suit the switch characteristics 20 Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound selection of this mode emits a cadence from the Net Prowler through the connected cable The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe JJ EZ T5688 Tone 1 12364578 2 Power the Net Prowler Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and press the enter button w e The Net Prowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone generator menu Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector located on the top of the Net Prowler To switch between network and coax cables press the coax cable RJ45 soft key us EET 3 Press the up or down arrow buttons to select tone cadences 1 thru 4 Press the left or right arrow buttons to select which pin or pair to place the tone Use a tone probe alongside the cable or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone 21 Net Prowler Application The Net Prowler Application gives you the ability to view save and print cable and network test results on your computer This application can also update your Net Prowl
11. 25 SAY MEORUM 26 DANTE ANIC Boston nerd na td Rh Rue dp RS Rn 28 feels CNN cosas RETE 28 Cleaning PRIN IR IRR 28 LOE 18 NER E EE T T TO 28 29 Customer Service sco mU RIS NE AE M RI CUIU QE M EIN 30 Warranty NMOL MAT OD 31 Product EC OISH RN Eod t 31 Disposal A E DIU NAMENS 31 31 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Net Prowler has the capability to identify monitor and troubleshoot LAN issues associated with physical layer and link conditions in the network It also has the functions of a high end cable tester measuring length identifying link status link capability and load testing for PoE voltage all in full color and with internal memory to save your results Feature Function TDR technology Measures cable length and distance to faults High resolution Easy viewing in any environment color display Color wire map per Makes data visualization detection and saving TIA568A B codes USB RJ45 and Tests network and coaxial cables coaxial connectors Easy to export results via USB Tone Generation Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound Remotes Verifies connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and provides identification Active Network Detects and reports current link speed and link capabili Tests ties for active Ethernet drops
12. Net Prowler Identify Monitor amp Test LAN Issues User Manual Displays a map of IPV4 IPV6 devices on a sub network and protocols detected Pings IP addresses or URL s e Tests TCP UDP throughput Displays length measurement for each pair in di diei 0 Net Prowler feet or meters using TDR technology Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802 3af at with load test for voltage drop Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilities for active Ethernet drops up to 1 Gbps e Link light to identify location on a hub switch router port e Tests Ethernet cable configuration and verifies connectivity while conducting tests for opens shorts miswires split pairs and reverses e Generates selectable tones on selected pins for use with tone tracers Supports up to 8 testing amp ID remotes for network amp telephone cables Supports up to 20 network amp coax ID only mapping remotes e View saved cable tests Full color graphical wire mapping Ability to define cable name save cable tests TNP700 and print all results cable testing amp network testing Multilingual English French Spanish LATINU P O LS Net Prowler Identify Monitor amp Test LAN Issues User Manual Table of Contents About this TUER Estee idis d ovs DIIS di cassituntcannectaceeaimceniniaiahietseuciovai 4 Safety Information
13. ble length Short A pair has a high resistance fault This occurs when the wires are making contact with each other due to damage or improper termination Split A cable can be wired with correct continuity but not with correct pairing This most often happens when the cable is terminated consistently at both ends but in the wrong order Length Displays the pair lengths found Length discrepancies may be determined by these results Network Displays network connectivity which allows the user to Connectivity determine if it is different than expected PoE Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury death and damage to the Net Prowler tester On Off Turn unit On Off press the red button to activate the Net Prowler or turn it off Automatic Power Down The Net Prowler automatically turns off to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device See setup to adjust the length of time before automatic power down SETUP From the main screen press the blue button on the far right below the setup symbol Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option 1 68 0 VoP a 83 5 568 T568B Pair Pin Pair Option Feet Q 10 0 Mi
14. ed cable tests e Click on File Open and select the desired test result file e After tests have been saved they will automatically be reloaded the next time the Application is opened 22 To write cable tests to the Net Prowler e Connect the Net Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable e Open the Net Prowler software application Click on File Open and select the desired cable tests e Click on Write Prowler and the contents of the currently displayed tests will be written to the Net Prowler To print a test Select the desired test e Click on File Print To create and print test results report e First select the tests to be included in the report in the Test Results list box To select multiple tests do one or more of the following Click on a test and drag to the end of a range of tests Click on the first desired test then Shift click on the last desired test Press the Control Key and click on test to add or delete it from the selected tests e Select Create Report PDF under the File menu e When a Dialog box comes up select the file name and location for the PDF file to be saved 23 Updating Firmware To Download the New Net Prowler Firmware e Go to the Net Prowler page at www http www platinumtools com and click on the Net Prowler Firmware update link to download the new firmware e Save the Net Prowler cyacd file to your computer Updating the Net
15. ed test will not verify connectivity on the opposite end of the cable If a remote is being used connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable To calibrate the VOP connect a known length of cable to the Net Prowler and press the up down left right buttons to increase or decrease the VOP Press the left and right buttons to select and change the VOP one digit at a time While adjusting the VOP press the test button until the desired length of the cable is displayed To save the calibrated VOP enter the settings menu and press the save soft key Note your adjusted VoP will be displayed next to the RJ45 or Coax icon Press the green test button or the loop mode soft key to perform additional tests To save a cable test press the save icon Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the cable test file Press the Save icon to save the cable test file IEEE Network Power over Ethernet PoE Testing Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows passing of electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling There are two standardized specifications the IEEE 802 3af and IEEE 802 3at also known as PoE The first provides a maximum 12 95 Watts and the second provides a maximum of 25 5 W PoE also has two modes A and B Mode A uses pins 1 and 2 for the positive voltage and pins 3 and 6 for the negative voltage Mode B uses pins 4 and 5 for the positive voltage and pins 7 and 8 for the negative
16. er s firmware To install the Net Prowler application e Go to the Net Prowler page at http www platinumtools com to download the Net Prowler software application Save the Net Prowler software ZIP file to your computer s desktop Double click on the Zip file to open it e Double click on setup exe to begin the installation To view test results on your computer the Net Prowler application e Connect the Net Prowler to your computer with the included USB cable e Power on the Net Prowler The software will display Net Prowler connected at the bottom left of the screen e Click the Read Net Prowler icon to read the test results The cable names will be displayed on the top left of the screen The first cable name will automatically be selected and displayed at the top right e Click on the cable IDs on the left of the screen to view test results for that ID e You may delete a single test by selecting it and Delete or to delete the entire test list click on Delete All Tests To save the cable results to your computer e Click on File on the tool bar at the top left e Click on Save File A Save As dialogue will appear navigate to where you want to save the test results and click Save You can also rename the file in the Save As dialog window The computer software application will remember the last place you saved a file To read previously sav
17. estart the application and it should say Net Prowler Attached at the bottom left of the screen e Follow the Net Prowler Firmware Update instructions above 24 Configuration e Enter the Net Prowler IP address in the box next to Tester IP Address To obtain the Net Prowler IP address perform a DHCP test with the Net Prowler See pg 13 Use the IP address next to Tester IP address The Port can also be specified in the Net Prowler setup menu and in the application under Port The default port number is 14046 e f DHCP is not available click on the Configuration tab uncheck the DCHP Enable Disable check box e Enter the Tester IP address Subnet Mask Router Address DNS IP address Destination IP addresses and Source Port 25 GLOSSARY Open Wires Cable Pairs do not have continuity throughout the cable or the Net Prowler remote is not detected Short Wires Cable Pairs are making an electrical connection with each other or foreign object Split A cable that has been correctly wired pin to pin at both ends but not in correct color code When this happens signals from one circuit pair becomes cross coupled with another that creates signal corruption and slow data speed symptoms MDI straight Cable connection Pin 1 and 2 used for receiving data Pins 3 and 6 used for transmitting data MDI X Crossover Cable connection Pin 3 and 6 used for receiving data Pins 1 and 2 used for transmitting data FDX Lin
18. k is Full Duplex HDX Link is Half Duplex Rev Data polarity is reversed Link Flow Control Flow control is enabled Link Flow Control is a pause in data transmission when there is system congestion Ping Test Ping is a network utility that verifies communication between devices by sending and receiving ICMP packets 26 DNS Local Local DNS server translates URL s and website names to their IP address DNS Address Name or IP address of the DNS server that you want to connect to Example dns4 local or 10 1 1 50 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a standardized networking protocol used on Internet Protocol IP networks for dynamically distributing network configuration parameters such as IP addresses for interfaces and services With DHCP computers request IP addresses and networking parameters automatically from a DHCP server reducing the need for a network administrator or a user from having to configure these settings manually LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol is a vendor neutral link layer protocol in the Internet Protocol Suite used by network devices for advertising their identity capabilities and neighbors on an IEEE 802 local area network principally wired Ethernet CDP Cisco switch Discovery Protocol is a proprietary Data Link Layer protocol developed by Cisco Systems It is used to share information about other Cisco equipment that are directly connected such as the operating system version a
19. l perform a Port Test display DHCP information discover LLDP and CDP switch information e From Network PoE test screen press the Port Test soft Key Port Test 77 e The Net Prowler will automatically perform a Port Test upon entering the Port Test mode e The Net Prowler will provide a green check next to the Port Test results vi w DHCP Test Router Ping Test DNS local Test 145 255 1 0 DNS URL Test 74 119 235 124 w Port Interface Name gi4 coe e The Net Prowler will also ping a URL to verify WAN throughput f the port interface number is available it will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Depending on the switch the Port interface name Port Number may take up to 1 minute to be displayed DHCP DHCP e Press the DHCP softkeyto VE view DHCP IP addresses and DHCP Configured i Got IP address 192 168 1 128 lease time Got Netmask 255 255 255 0 Got DNS server 192 168 1 22 Got Default router 192 168 1 1 Lease expires in 24 0 hours op 13 Ping IPV4 IPV6 The default Ping is set to IPV4 To change to IPV6 press the IPV6 soft key e Connect the Net Prowler to a switch router or active network jack e From the home screen press the right arrow button to select the ES Network Discovery icon and press the enter button or press Wi the Network Discovery soft key 000 The Net Prowler will display DHCP test information up
20. n p 9 02 5 Min Change Language English defaults 2 __ calibrate Files _ e Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the settings e Use the right arrow buttons to select setting e Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the selected setting Press the enter button o to accept your changes Press the left arrow to unselect a setting Changing a Setting RJ45 VoP VoP Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ45 cable Coaxial VoP VoP Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial cable 568 568 Set the RJ45 wiring configuration to TIA568A or TIA568B wiring standard Pair Pin Set the RJ45 wiremap to measure by pair or pin Meters Feet uuu Set the length measurement to be displayed in Meters or Feet Pair Pin can be changed to test the RJ45 from Wire Order to Pair Order Power Off Timeout W Set the desired automatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes LCD Dimmer Timeout 9 Set the desired automatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes Language Set the desired language from English default to Spanish French Tone Generator Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout 00 5 99 9 minutes PoE Test Turn the PoE test On or Off Turning the PoE off will allow the Net Prowler to detect a network without running a PoE test DHCP Test Turn off DHCP to test a fixed IP environment Source Port Set the desired Ethernet port to be used when connecting to the PC application This mu
21. nd IP address 27 MAINTENANCE Batteries e The Net Prowler is powered by six AA alkaline batteries e To replace batteries open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a Phillips head screwdriver e Take out the old batteries and replace Slide the new batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the battery chamber e Screw the back cover back on to the Net Prowler Do not over tighten the battery back cover Warning Do not use carbon batteries Do not mix new batteries with old batteries due to the risk of battery leakage Cleaning e Use a clean damp cloth to clean the Net Prowler e Before cleaning disconnect all cables from the Net Prowler Failing to disconnect cables can damage the device and cause personal injury e Do not use harsh cleaners abrasives or solvents Storage e When not in use store the Net Prowler in a dry protective case e Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a long time e Do not expose the Net Prowler to high temperatures or humidity oee the specifications section for temperature limits 28 Measurement Technology Cable Measurements Power over Ethernet Active Ethernet Maximum Voltage Save Test Results Tone Generation Languages Battery Life Altitude Temperature Humidity Enclosure Size Weight Safety Compliances Warranty SPECIFICATIONS Time Domain Reflectometry TDR Cable Testing and ID up to 100
22. nsmit throughput 0 333 Mbps Enter a delay if desired The delay value is in milliseconds Enter a desired amount of data to send The data value is in kilobits Note Increasing the amount of data will increase the time it will take for the test to be performed This may impact the battery life of the Net Prowler Click Start to begin the data transfer 16 CABLE TESTING Cable Testing Guidelines The Net Prowler tests coax network and phone cables to detect possible faults measure cable lengths show wire pairing and examine a cable s physical electrical properties Important Notes e RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the Net Prowler Connect just one RJ cable at a time e You cannot connect an RJ and coaxial cable at the same time e f testing RJ cables remove any coax cable adapters Safety Notes The Net Prowler is designed for use on cables with v oltage below 60V Do not plug the device into a source with voltage above 60V Connecting the device to live AC power can damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Poorly terminated RJ plugs can damage the jacks on the Net Prowler Inspect all RJ plugs before inserting them into the Net Prowler Make sure you insert the plug into the appropriate jack of the remote or device Cable contacts should be recessed into the plastic housing of the receiving jack Don t plug a six position phone plug into an eight position data jack on a remote o
23. on entering the IPV4 Device Discovery screen Press the IPV6 soft key to ping IPV6 1 6 Press the ping soft key KQ p Use the left and right arrows to highlight a digit To change a digit use the up and down arrows or press the keypad soft key to use an alphanumeric keypad To unselect the keypad press the keypad soft key again Press the Test button to ping the IP address The Net Prowler will display the Response IP device name if available and response time in milliseconds List The Net Prowler will automatically add an IP address to the List after it has been pinged If a Network Mapping test has been performed the discovered IP addresses will also be added to the list see Network Mapping pg 16 From the Ping screen Tm press the List soft key to view discovered IP addresses and manually pinged IP addresses e o ping an IP address in the List use the up and down buttons to navigate to the desired IP address and press the test button e o ping IP addresses stored as Favorites press the Favorites soft key e Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired IP address e Press the Test button to select an IP address then press the test button again to ping the selected IP ive C0 omi Ping 192 168 1 128 Response by 192 168 1 128 in 3ms GEORGE PC 192 168 1 128 192 168 001 128 4 44 Change 2 Keypad ive List QA amp ive CI amt Ping fe80
24. ories in the trash Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations It is not recommended to use the Net Prowler when the Voltage icon is present NET PROWLER KITS Your Net Prowler is part of a kit Two kits to meet your cable testing needs TNP700 e Net Prowler Main Unit e 1 5 Coax ID and Remote Set e 1 5 Data ID only Remote Set e F Female to F Female Adapter F81 e Network Tel Testing amp ID Remote 1 No Fault Cable 2 e Micro USB Cable e Hanging Pouch e Quick Start Guide e User Manual Online e Warranty Activation Card TNP850K1 e Net Prowler Main Unit e 1 8 Network Tel Test and ID Smart Remotes e 1 8 ID and Test Coax Remote Set e 1 12 ID only Data Remote Set e Micro USB Cable No Fault Cable 2 e RJ45 Port Saver e RJ45 Alligator 12 Inch e F Female to Female Adapter F81 2 e BNC Female to F Female Adapter BNC Female to F Male Adapter e Durable Plastic Case e Quick Start Guide e User Manual Online e Warranty Activation Card NET PROWLER ACCESSORIES P N 18301 F Female to F Female Adapter F81 P N 18303C BNC Female to F Female Adapter P N 18305C BNC Female to F Male Adapter P N TCA007 Cable Assembly Micro USB to USB P N 21025C RJ45 Port Saver P N 4007 Hanging Pouch P N 4072 Durable Plastic Case with EVA Foam Insertss P N T120C Coax Test and ID Remote Set 1 19 includes foam holder P N T121C Data ID Only Remote Set 1 19
25. r remote device Length Testing Net Prowler measures cable length and length to faults using Time Domain Reflectometry TDR Velocity of Propagation VOP is the TDR measurement of the speed of the reflected waveforms compared to the speed of light VOP values can vary among cable types lots and manufacturers In most cases these differences are minor and may be disregarded Cable Testing with Remotes Network Tel Net Prowler remotes are used to verify connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and provide an ID To connect to a telephone cable use the included RJ12 no fault telephone patch cables to connect to a RJ11 wall plate The Coax ID remotes and Network ID remotes are used to provide an ID only How to Perform a Cable Test Power on the Net Prowler Connect a network coax or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the top of the Net Prowler Warning Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into the Net Prowler A standard RJ11 cable will damage the Net Prowler s RJ45 jack Use the RJ12 no fault patch cable that is included with the Net Prowler Press the enter button to display the cable test menu The Net Prowler will automatically perform a test upon entering the cable test menu To test coax or telephone cable press the coax or telephone soft key ETIN 8 If a remote is NOT being used one ended test the Net Prowler will test the length of each pair opens shorts or split pairs Performing a one end
26. st match the port number entered in the application The default port number is the same as the default application port number Destination Port Set the desired destination port to be used with the Net Prowler application The default port number is the same as the Net Prowler application e IP Configuration Use the down arrow button to change the network IP The network IP settings are used when DHCP is disabled If the DNS address is set to an IPV6 it will be used as the IPV6 DNS address e Favorite Ping Use the down arrow button to select one of six Favorite Ping memory slots Use the right arrow button to assign or change the favorite ping address To ping a URL press the Keypad soft key then the URL soft key e Test List To access the list of test results press the folder soft key You can edit rename and delete results in the test list e Press the Calibrate softkey to calibrate the Net Prowler This will calibrate the Net Prowler at ft No cables should be connected to the Net Prowler when performing a calibration e Press the Save soft key to save your options Note If only temporary change is desired do not press the save button If the save button is not pressed the previous settings will be restored once the unit is powered off restore factory default values press the defaults soft key e To view saved files press the Files soft key PORT TESTING In Port Discovery mode the Net Prowler wil
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