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Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP700 Quick Start Manual

Identify, monitor & test lan issues
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Net Prowler
TM
Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues
Quick Start Guide
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
TNP700
TNP800
TNP850K1

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Summary of Contents for Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP700

  • Page 1 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor & Test LAN Issues Quick Start Guide 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 TNP700 TNP800 TNP850K1...
  • Page 2 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/softwaredownloads You can also download the companion software that allows you to name, save, and print out your test results.
  • Page 3 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 www.platinumtools.com...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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 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 6: Tone Generator

    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.
  • Page 7: Link Light

    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 •...
  • Page 8 Setup • From the main screen, press the “setup” soft key • Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the five settings pages. • Use the left and right arrow buttons to select a setting, then use the up and down arrow buttons to change the highlighted setting.
  • Page 9 How to Perform a Port Discovery Test Port Testing • Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack. • From the Network/PoE screen, press the Port test soft key • The Net Prowler will automatically perform a port test upon entering the Port Test screen.
  • Page 10 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 •...
  • Page 11: Net Prowler Application

    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 Subnet. The list will include advertised device labels to the left of the IP addresses. •...
  • Page 12: Net Prowler Kits

    Net Prowler Kits TNP700 • Net Prowler Main Unit • Cable Tester Smart Remote, #1 • ID Only Coax Remotes, #1-5 • ID Only Network Remotes, #1-5 • F Connector Coupler F81 • No-Fault, RJ12 Cable (2) • Micro USB Cable •...

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