Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP700 Quick Start Manual page 9

How to Perform a Port Discovery Test
Network/PoE Test
Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack.
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From the home screen, use the right arrow button to select the Network/
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PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network/POE soft key
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The Net Prowler will automatically detect and display link capability, connection
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speed, PoE mode and PoE Min/Max voltages.
To perform a Network Test only, press the PoE off soft key
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To save the PoE data, press the Save soft key
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Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the PoE file.
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Press the Save soft key to save the PoE file
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Port Testing
Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack.
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From the Network/PoE screen, press the Port test soft key
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The Net Prowler will automatically perform a port test upon entering the Port
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Test screen.
Select one of the following Port Test soft keys to perform a specific test:
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▪ DHCP – Obtain Network IP address and DHCP information
▪ LLDP – View Link Layer Discovery Protocol supported switch information
▪ CDP – View advertised Cisco protocol information
▪ Link Light
the port you are connected to
– Flash the port LED on a hub, switch, or router to identify
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