Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP700 Quick Start Manual
Identify, monitor & test lan issues.
port discovery
ipv4 and ipv6 protocols
port test/cdp/lldp
vlan detection
device discovery
ping ipv4, ipv6 and url
cat 3/5e/6/6a
coax
telephone cable
Summary of Contents for Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP700
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Net Prowler Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues Quick Start Guide 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Port Discovery IPV4 and IPV6 Protocols Port Test/CDP/LLDP VLAN Detection Device Discovery Ping IPV4, IPV6 and URL CAT 3/5e/6/6a Coax Telephone Cable...
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Thank you for purchasing a Platinum Tools tester. Before you start using it, make sure that you have the latest updates for your tester. Check the latest firmware version at our website www.platinumtools. com/testers. You can also download the companion software that allows you to name, save and print out your test results.
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Net Prowler Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues Full color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button. Test Back Direction cursors to Enter move in LCD display On/Off Micro USB Port RJ45 Jack F-connector Jack...
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Net Prowler Graphic Report Legend Pair 1-2 measures 10.3 ft but is mis-wired. Pair 3-6 measures 10.1 ft and is properly connected. Pair 4-5 has an open at 7.9 ft. Pair 7-8 has a short at 7.0 ft. Shielded cable detected. Net Prowler Quick Start Guide...
How to Perform a Cable Test Network Cable Test Coax Cable Test Telephone 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.
Tone Generator Power on the Net Prowler. • Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and • press the enter button. The Net prowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the • tone generator menu.
Network / PoE Detection Power on the Net Prowler. • Connect the Net Prowler to a switch • or active network jack. Use the left or right arrow buttons to • select the Network/PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network/PoE soft key The Net Prowler will automatically detect and display link capability, connection...
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Setup From the main screen, press the “setup” soft key • Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the 5 settings pages. • Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a setting then use the up and down •...
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How to Perform a Port Discovery Test Network/PoE Test Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack. • From the home screen, use the right arrow button to select the Network/ • PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network/POE soft key The Net Prowler will automatically detect and display link capability, connection •...
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How to Perform a Device Discovery Test Ping IPV4/IPV6 Connect the Net Prowler to a switch, router, or active network jack. • From the home screen, use the right arrow button to select the Network • Discovery icon and press the enter button or press the Network Discovery soft key The Net Prowler will perform a DHCP test and obtain an IP address (to ping...
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IP Discovery From the Network Discovery screen, press the IP discovery soft key • The Net Prowler will scan the network and display IP addresses within a • Network. The list will include device labels to the left of the IP addresses. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the IP list.
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Net Prowler Kits 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 • Network/Tel Testing & ID Remote #1 • No-Fault Cable – (2) •...