Fluke Network Tester - Page 4

NetTool
Users Manual
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Understanding the LEDs ........................................................................................... 1-6
Link/Collision/Error LED ....................................................................................... 1-6
Utilization LED...................................................................................................... 1-6
NetTool Menus.......................................................................................................... 1-7
Icons..................................................................................................................... 1-7
Main Menu ........................................................................................................... 1-7
Navigation Keys ................................................................................................... 1-8
Power Supply................................................................................................................. 1-9
Installing the Batteries............................................................................................... 1-9
Maximizing Battery Life ............................................................................................. 1-9
Using the AC Adapter ............................................................................................... 1-9
Updating NetTool’s Software ......................................................................................... 1-10
2 Setting Up and Connecting NetTool........................................................................... 2-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 2-1
Configuring NetTool....................................................................................................... 2-1
Changing the System Settings.................................................................................. 2-2
Identifying Unwanted Protocols................................................................................. 2-3
Manually Assigning NetTool an IP Address .............................................................. 2-3
Creating a List of IP Addresses to Ping..................................................................... 2-4
Selecting a Language for the Display Screens ......................................................... 2-4
Obtaining Information about Your NetTool................................................................ 2-4
Connecting NetTool ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Connecting a Patch Cable ........................................................................................ 2-5
Single-Ended Connection ......................................................................................... 2-5
Inline Connection ...................................................................................................... 2-7
Serial Port Connection .............................................................................................. 2-8