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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.
Feature
Function
▪ Measures cable length and distance to faults
TDR technology
▪ Easy viewing in any environment
High-resolution
color display
▪ Makes data visualization, detection, and saving
Color wire map per
TIA568A/B codes
▪ Tests network and coaxial cables
USB, RJ45 and
coaxial connectors
▪ Easy-to-export results via USB
▪ Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound
Tone Generation
▪ Verifies connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and
Remotes
provides identification
▪ Detects and reports current link speed and link capabili-
Active Network
Tests
ties for active Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps
▪ Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE
PoE Detection
802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop
▪ Tests results can be named, saved, and viewed on the unit
Save and View
Test Results
▪ Provides the ability to upload or download test results for
Net Prowler PC
Application
saving, viewing, or printing
▪ Makes it easy to update Net Prowler firmware
▪ Net Prowler's active network features support both IPV4
IPV4 and IPV6
support
and IPV6
▪ Ping specified IPV4 and IPV6 addresses or URL targets
Ping Test
▪ Map Network devices by obtaining network IP4 addresses,
Network Mapping
device names, and MAC addresses
▪ Detects and displays LLDP and CDP switch information
CDP and LLDP
Detection
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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
or without voltage.
▪ The Voltage! icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety
Extra Low Voltage (SELV) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC
▪ Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC
or DC
▪ Operating the Net Prowler when a voltage source
exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety
hazard for the user
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
It is not recommended to use the Net Prowler when the
Voltage! icon is present.
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