Fluke NetTool II Series User manual

PN 2631943
September 2006
© 2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
NetToolTM Series II
Inline Network Tester
Getting Started Guide

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Table of Contents
Title Page
About This Guide ............................................................ 1
NetTool Product Features .............................................. 2
Registering Your NetTool Tester................................... 3
Safety and Operational Information ............................ 3
Power Supply................................................................... 4
Using the Batteries and AC Adapter ........................ 4
Using PoE Power ......................................................... 6
Front View........................................................................ 7
Left Side View.................................................................. 10
Navigation Buttons......................................................... 11
Scrolling........................................................................ 11
Paging Up and Down ................................................. 11
Closing the Current Screen ........................................ 11
Accessing Configuration Screens............................... 11
Menus............................................................................... 12
Network Diagram ....................................................... 12
Main Menu .................................................................. 14
Setting User Preferences ................................................ 15
Connecting the Tester .................................................... 16
Single-Ended Connections ......................................... 16
Patch Cable Test...................................................... 17
Wiremap .................................................................. 17
Toner ........................................................................ 18
Inline Connection........................................................ 19
AutoTest........................................................................... 20
Cable Test Results........................................................ 21
Wiremap Test Results ................................................. 21
Service Identification Test Results ............................. 22
Device and Network Test Results.............................. 22
NetTool Connect ............................................................ 23
Updating the Software .................................................. 23
Contacting Fluke Networks............................................ 24

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NetTool Series II
Inline Network Tester
About This Guide
We know that you want to begin using your new
NetTool Series II Inline Network Tester right away.
This guide provides basic information to help you do
just that.
The first section acquaints you with the features of
your NetTool Series II Inline Network Tester (hereafter
referred to as the tester) and provides quick, easy-to-
follow instructions for setting it up. Later sections
step you though the basics of connecting the tester,
running tests, and viewing results.
For detailed instructions on using your tester, see the
Users Manual, which is located on the CD that came
with your purchase. And, for the latest news,
troubleshooting tips, and service information about
your tester, go towww.flukenetworks.com.

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NetTool Product Features
Your NetTool tester enables you to diagnose common
Layer 1 – 7 problems, giving you total visibility into
your network. Specifically, you can:
•Troubleshoot cable problems
•“Listen” to network traffic and gather
information about PC and link configurations,
network health, and key devices
•Verify connectivity to network devices (PCs,
routers, servers, and printers)
•Verify service and monitor call quality on Voice
over IP (VoIP) links
•Detect and measure Power over Ethernet (PoE)
voltage and current for both power-supplying
equipment (PSE) and powered-devices (PDs).
A problem log helps you keep track of all problems
detected—from the physical layer to application
layer—in a concise, readable manner.

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Registering Your NetTool Tester
Please take the time to register your tester.
Registration offers you access to support, training,
software, and product updates.
Go to the Fluke Networks website at
http://www.flukenetworks.com. Click the Register link
and follow the instructions to log in and register your
tester online.
Safety and Operational Information
To operate your tester safely, observe the usage and
disposal warnings represented by the symbols that are
found on your tester. The meanings of these symbols
are given in the following table.
International Electrical Symbols
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software.
jThis equipment not for connection to public
communications networks, such as active
telephone systems.
~Do not put products containing circuit boards
into the garbage. Dispose of circuits boards in
accordance with local regulations.

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Power Supply
To supply power to your tester, you can use batteries,
the optional AC Adapter, or PoE.
Using the Batteries and AC Adapter
The tester uses four alkaline batteries (supplied) or
four rechargeable NiMH batteries (optional).
To install the batteries, remove the yellow boot to
access the battery compartment. Open the door and
insert the batteries, as shown in the following
illustration:
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To use AC power, connect the AC adapter to the
tester as shown in the following diagram:
LC-1
North American
LC-3
Europe LC-4
UK
LC-5
Swiss LC-6
Australia
LC-7
South Africa
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Using PoE Power
If the tester is connected to PSE and has negotiated
power from the device, it uses power supplied by the
PSE.
Note
You must use the left RJ-45 jack to connect the tester
to a PoE switch.
IEEE 803.3af
PoE Switch
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The tester first attempts to pass PoE power through to
a PD. If such a device is not attached, the tester draws
power from the attached PoE switch.
The PoE LED lights blue to indicate that power is
being drawn from the PSE or that PoE power is being
drawn inline.