LanTEK III 161809 Iss 2
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Chapter 3. Basics of the Cable Test
3.1 Testing of cables and relevant requirements
The following sections describe typical setup for permanent link and channel link testing.
The area marked with P indicates the typical test setup of a Permanent Link.
The area marked with C indicates the typical test setup of a Channel Link.
3.1.1 Setup for Permanent Link Test
The standards ANSI, EIA, TIA and ISO all differentiate between permanent link and channel
link on specifications for testing of communication networks. A permanent link consists of
up to 90 meters of horizontal cabling. (Maximum length limit applies to TIA standards only.)
The permanent link shown above serves to certify the installation of the horizontal cabling
before network connection and user hook-up. Adapters, patch cords and jumpers are
excluded from testing.
Depending on the link under test, Permanent Link testing with LanTEKIII requires different
Adapters:
• All RJ-45 cabling systems:
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