Verifying Network Service
Blinking a Port Light
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Blinking a Port Light
The Port Blink function helps you quickly locate a link's port
at a switch or hub. This function generates a link pulse on
pairs 12 and 36 to blink the port's activity LED.
To blink a port light:
1
Connect to the network as shown on page 10-7.
2
Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR, select Network
Connectivity; then press P.
3
When the test is complete, press K Port Blink. A
square on the hub/switch icon on the Network
Connectivity screen blinks when the port blink
function is active.
4
Look for a blinking activity LED on the hub or switch.
Identifying Links (twisted pair only)
The ID Locator function helps you quickly identify link
connections at a patch panel. This function requires one or
more optional Fluke Networks LinkRunner
™
Cable ID
locators.
Note
ID locator results cannot be saved.
To identify a link:
1
Connect the tester and ID locator(s) as shown in Figure
10-8.
2
Turn the rotary switch to MONITOR, select ID Locator;
then press P.
3
Connect the tester to different jacks, pressing P to
rescan each time, until Found Cable ID and the
identifier's number appears.
Note
Wiring faults may cause the tester to misidentify
the ID locator's number, or prevent the tester from
detecting the locator.
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