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Fluke NetTool II Series User Manual

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

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Fluke NetTool II Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNetTool II Series
Power over Ethernet (PoE) DetectionYes
Cable TestingYes
Connectivity TestingYes
DisplayBacklit LCD
Power SupplyBattery or PoE
InterfaceRJ-45
Dimensions17.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 5.1 cm (7.0 in x 3.5 in x 2.0 in)
Weight0.45 kg (1.0 lb)

Summary

About This Guide

NetTool Product Features

Troubleshoot Cable Problems

Diagnose and resolve common network cable issues.

Listen to Network Traffic

Monitor network traffic for configuration and health information.

Verify Connectivity

Confirm connectivity to network devices like PCs, servers, and printers.

Monitor VoIP Call Quality

Verify Voice over IP service and monitor call quality.

Measure PoE Power

Detect and measure Power over Ethernet (PoE) voltage and current.

Problem Log Feature

Log and track detected problems from physical to application layers.

Registering Your NetTool Tester

Safety and Operational Information

International Electrical Symbols

Explains the meanings of international electrical symbols found on the tester for safe operation and disposal.

Power Supply

Using Batteries and AC Adapter

Details on installing alkaline or NiMH batteries and using the AC adapter for power.

Using PoE Power

Front View

Front Panel Component Identification

Identification of all numbered components on the front panel of the NetTool tester.

Front Panel Buttons and LEDs

Link, Collision, and Utilization LEDs

Details on Link, Collision/Error, and Utilization LEDs for network status.

Front Panel Controls and Display

CHARGE, PoE LEDs, and Control Buttons

Information on CHARGE/PoE LEDs and control buttons like Power, SELECT, and Navigation.

LCD Display

Description of the backlit graphical LCD display for menus and results.

Left Side View

Left RJ-45, USB, and AC Power Ports

Details on the Left RJ-45, USB, and AC power connectors for connectivity and charging.

Navigation Button Functions

Scrolling and Paging Menus

How to scroll and page through menus using navigation keys and SELECT.

Closing Screens and Accessing Configs

Procedure to close screens and access configuration menus via navigation.

Menus Overview

Network Diagram Overview

Explanation of the network diagram shown on the top screen for connection information.

Network Diagram Legend

Main Menu Options

AutoTest Function

Automatically analyzes the connection at RJ-45 jacks and displays results.

NetProve Function

Proves Ping and Application connectivity to servers and key devices.

Problems Log

Displays the Problem log, alerting to detected issues like errors or mismatches.

Key Devices Listing

Lists all key devices and categorizes them by type (servers, routers, printers).

Toolkit Functions

Contains support tools like Health, Protocols, Ping, and Reporter.

Applications Overview

Contains additional applications like VoIP and Security if installed.

Setting User Preferences

Units of Measurement

Select the desired unit of measurement (Feet/Meters) for tests.

Power Auto Off Setting

Configure the tester to automatically turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

NiMH Charging Enable

Enable or disable charging of NiMH batteries when they are installed.

Set Time and Date

Procedure to set the tester's internal time and date using navigation keys.

Restore Factory Defaults

Resets all tester settings to their original factory default configuration.

Connecting the Tester

Single-Ended Connections

Instructions for connecting the tester to a single device or network drop.

Patch Cable Test

Wiremap Test

Toner Function

Inline Connection

AutoTest Operation

Cable Test Results Display

Wiremap Test Results Display

Service Identification Test Results

Device and Network Test Results

NetTool Connect Software Utility

Updating the Software

Contacting Fluke Networks

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