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Net Prowler
Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues
• Displays a map of IPV4/IPV6 devices on a sub-network
and protocols detected
• Pings IP addresses or URL's
• Tests TCP/UDP throughput
• Displays length measurement for each pair in
feet or meters using TDR technology
• Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per
IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop
• Detects and reports current link speed and
link capabilities for active Ethernet drops, up
to 1 Gbps
• Link light to identify location on a hub/switch/
router port
• Tests Ethernet cable configuration and verifies
connectivity while conducting tests for opens,
shorts, miswires, split pairs, and reverses
• Generates selectable tones on selected pins for
use with tone tracers
• Supports up to 8 testing & ID remotes for
network & telephone cables
• Supports up to 20 network & coax ID-only
mapping remotes
• View saved cable tests
• Full color graphical wire-mapping
• Ability to define cable name, save cable tests,
and print all results (cable testing & network testing)
• Multilingual (English, French, Spanish)
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- Page 1 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues User Manual • Displays a map of IPV4/IPV6 devices on a sub-network and protocols detected • Pings IP addresses or URL’s • Tests TCP/UDP throughput • Displays length measurement for each pair in feet or meters using TDR technology •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this Manual..................4 Safety Information ...................5 Net Prowler Kits..................6 Net Prowler Accessories ................7 Net Prowler Description................8 Remotes....................8 LCD Screen .....................9 Types of Faults ..................9 Operations.....................10 On/Off ....................10 Automatic Power Down..............10 Setup.....................10 Changing a Setting................11 Port Testing....................13 Port Test ....................13 DHCP ....................13 Ping IPV4/IPV6...................14 List....................15... -
Page 4: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Net Prowler has the capability to identify, monitor and troubleshoot LAN issues associated with physical layer and link conditions in the network. It also has the functions of a high-end cable tester; measuring length, identifying link status, link capability and load testing for PoE voltage, all in full color and with internal memory to save your results. -
Page 5: Safety Information
SAFETy INFORMATION To ensure safe operations of the Net Prowler, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. Table 3. Safety Information Notification Definition The Net Prowler is designed for use on cabling systems with... -
Page 6: Net Prowler Kits
NET PROwLER KITS Your Net Prowler is part of a kit. Two kits to meet your cable testing needs: TNP700 Net Prowler Main Unit • #1-5 Coax ID and Test Remote Set • #1-5 Data ID-only Remote Set • F Female to F Female Adapter F81 •... -
Page 7: Net Prowler Accessories
NET PROwLER ACCESSORIES P/N 18301C F Female to F Female Adapter F81 P/N 18303C BNC Female to F Female Adapter P/N 18305C BNC Female to F Male Adapter P/N TCA007 Cable Assembly: Micro USB to USB P/N 21025C RJ45 Port Saver P/N 4007 Hanging Pouch P/N 4072... -
Page 8: Net Prowler Description
NET PROwLER DESCRIPTION Full-color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Back Test Enter Direction cursors to move in LCD display On/Off Micro USB Port RJ45 jack F-connector Jack Remotes T120C T121C Coax Remote Set: Network ID Remote #1-19 coax ID;... -
Page 9: Lcd Screen
Network Displays network connectivity which allows the user to Connectivity determine if it is different than expected. Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com... -
Page 10: Operations
OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury, death, and damage to the Net Prowler tester. On/Off Turn unit On/Off—press the red button to activate the Net Prowler or turn it off. -
Page 11: Changing A Setting
Press the enter button to accept your changes. • Press the left arrow to unselect a setting. • Changing a Setting RJ45 VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure • RJ45 cable. Coaxial VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure •... - Page 12 IP Configuration: Use the down arrow button to change the • network IP. The network IP settings are used when DHCP is disabled. If the DNS address is set to an IPV6, it will be used as the IPV6 DNS address. Favorite Ping: Use the down arrow button to select one of six •...
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Page 13: Port Testing
PORT TESTING In Port Discovery mode, the Net Prowler will perform a Port Test, display DHCP information, discover LLDP and CDP switch information. From the Network/PoE test screen, press the Port Test • soft Key Port Test The Net Prowler will automatically perform a Port Test upon entering •... -
Page 14: Ping Ipv4/Ipv6
Press the Test button to ping the IP address. • The Net Prowler will display the Response IP, device name (if • available), and response time in milliseconds. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com... -
Page 15: List
List The Net Prowler will automatically add an IP address to the List after it has been pinged. If a Network Mapping test has been performed, the discovered IP addresses will also be added to the list (see Network Mapping pg. 16). From the Ping screen , press the List soft key •... -
Page 16: Tcp/Udp Test
TCP/UDP Test Open the Net Prowler application. • Click on the Control tab. • Power on your Net Prowler and connect it in to an active port/cable. • From the home screen; Press the Device Discovery soft key, • then press the TCP/UDP soft key . -
Page 17: Cable Testing
CABLE TESTING Cable Testing Guidelines The Net Prowler tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/electrical properties. Important Notes: RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the •... -
Page 18: How To Perform A Cable Test
How to Perform a Cable Test Power on the Net Prowler. Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the appropriate • connector on the top of the Net Prowler. Warning! Do not plug an RJ11 cable directly into the Net Prowler. A standard RJ11 cable will damage the Net Prowler’s RJ45 jack. -
Page 19: Network/Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Testing
Network / Power over Ethernet (PoE) Testing Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification which allows passing of electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. There are two standardized specifications the IEEE 802.3af, and IEEE 802.3at also known as PoE+. The first provides a maximum 12.95 Watts, and the second provides a maximum of 25.5 W. -
Page 20: Link Light
The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same cadence • as the port light. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit frequency to suit • the switch characteristics. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com... -
Page 21: Tone Generator
Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound. Selection of this mode emits a cadence from the Net Prowler through the connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe. Power on the Net Prowler. •... -
Page 22: Net Prowler Application
Net Prowler Application The Net Prowler Application gives you the ability to view, save and print cable and network test results on your computer. This application can also update your Net Prowler’s firmware. To install the Net Prowler application download the Net Prowler software application. •... -
Page 23: To Create And Print Test Results Reports
To write cable tests to the Net Prowler Connect the Net Prowler to your computer using the included • USB cable. Open the Net Prowler software application. Click on “File,” “Open,” • and select the desired cable tests. Click on “Write Prowler” and the contents of the currently displayed •... -
Page 24: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware To Download the New Net Prowler Firmware Go to the Net Prowler page and click on the Net Prowler Firmware • update link to download the new firmware. Save the Net Prowler.cyacd file to your computer. • Updating the Net Prowler Connect the Net Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable. -
Page 25: Configuration
If DHCP is not available, click on the Configuration tab, uncheck the • DCHP Enable/Disable check box. Enter the Tester IP address, Subnet Mask, Router Address, DNS IP • address, Destination IP addresses and Source Port. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com... -
Page 26: Glossary
GLOSSARy Open Wires/Cable Pairs do not have continuity throughout the cable or the Net Prowler remote is not detected. Short Wires/Cable Pairs are making an electrical connection with each other or foreign object. Split A cable that has been correctly wired pin to pin at both ends, but not in correct color code. - Page 27 DNS Local Local DNS server translates URL’s and website names to their IP address. DNS Address Name or IP address of the DNS server that you want to connect to. Example: dns4.local or 10.1.1.50 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a standardized networking protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks for dynamically distributing network configuration parameters, such as IP addresses for interfaces and services.
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Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Batteries The Net Prowler is powered by six AA alkaline batteries. • To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing the single • screw with a Phillips head screwdriver. Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new batteries in by •... -
Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Technology Cable Testing and ID: up to 1000 ft (305 m) Split Pair Detection: 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m) Cable Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1ft) Measurements Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45) Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes... -
Page 30: Customer Service
warranty Information PlatinumTools guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for a period of 12 months from the date of manufacture or proof-of-purchase. All products deemed defective under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Platinum Tools discretion. - Page 31 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues User Manual Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com P/N UM-TNP700 NC Rev A 0115...