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Summary of Contents for Network Critical PT100
- Page 1 PT100 Portable TAP User Guide Revision 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting the PT100 to the Network........ -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Preface
The PT100’s two gigabit monitor interfaces allow for up to two different tools to capture identical full-duplex traffic flowing over a single Ethernet segment. This TAP is not designed for use with POE+ networks. -
Page 4: Chapter Overview
Chapter 1, Getting Started on page 4 provides a general overview of the PT the PT100. Chapter 2, PT100 Portable 100MB Aggregation TAP on page 5 provides information on getting started with the PT100, including information on installing the hardware. -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Appendix C, Contacting Technical Support on page 11 for contact information. Connecting the PT100 to the Network Before you Install Before you start the installation, the following steps must be performed: Determine where you want to tap into your network. The location must have access to an approved power outlet ( to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz). -
Page 6: Traffic Flow Map
Front Panel LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LIVE PORTS MONITOR PORTS 100M Network Ports 1G Tool Ports Port Status Indicators Green: ON = Link (device connected) Flashing = Activity on link Yellow: LED Not used PT100 User Guide... -
Page 7: Rear Panel
P T 1 0 0 P O R T A B L E 1 0 0 M B A G G R E G A T I O N TA P Rear Panel Rear Panel 5 VDC Power Connector Traffic Flow Map The MONITOR PORTS will only aggregate the same network traffic out of both gigabit ports. LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LIVE PORTS MONITOR PORTS PT100 User Guide... -
Page 8: Chapter 3 Installing The Pt
Attach your monitoring device to the MONITOR PORTS on the front of the TAP unit using Cat 5 Ethernet cables. The 1000 M only. Be sure the monitoring tool is set to Auto or 1000 M. MONITOR PORTS are LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LNK/ACT LIVE PORTS MONITOR PORTS Monitoring Monitoring Device 1 Device 2 PT100 User Guide... - Page 9 100 to verify that data is flowing out of the monitor ports to the monitoring device(s). Note: If the PT100 fails to power up, or fails to show activity on all ports, ensure that the power source is turned on.
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Page 10: Appendix A Product Specifications
Do not proceed beyond WARNING or CAUTION notices until the hazardous conditions are understood and appropriate steps have been taken. Servicing There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product. Any servicing, adjustments, maintenance or repairs must be performed by service-trained personnel only. PT100 User Guide... -
Page 11: Appendix B, Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the PT100 or its connectivity, please refer to the following table, or contact Technical Support at the locations listed in Contacting Technical Support on page Problem Solution Verify the speed and the duplex on network devices. -
Page 12: Appendix C Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support For additional assistance with the PT100 Portable TAP System, please contact one of our Technical Customer Support Centers: European Support Center Phone +44 (0)118 954 3210 North and South American Support Center Phone +1 (716) 558-7280 On the web http://www.networkcritical.com >...