Port Testing; Port Test; Dhcp - Platinum Tools Net Prowler TNP800 User Manual

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y 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 DNS address.
y Favorite Ping: Use the down arrow button to select one of six
Favorite Ping memory slots. Use the right arrow button to assign or
change the favorite ping address. To ping a URL press the Keypad
soft key then the URL soft key .
y Test List: To access the list of test results, press the folder soft key.
You can edit, rename, and delete results in the test list.
y Calibrate: Press the "Calibrate" softkey to calibrate the Net
Prowler. This will calibrate the Net Prowler at 0 ft. No cables should
be connected to the Net Prowler when performing a calibration.
y Press the Save soft key to save your options.
Note: If only temporary change is desired, do not press the save
button. If the save button is not pressed, the previous settings will
be restored once the unit is powered off.
y To restore factory default values, press the defaults soft key.
y To view saved files, press the Files soft key.
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PORT TESTING

In Port Discovery mode, the Net Prowler will perform a Port Test, display
DHCP information, discover LLDP and CDP switch information.
y From the Network/PoE test screen, press the Port Test
soft Key
.

Port Test

y The Net Prowler will automatically perform a Port Test upon entering
the Port Test mode.
y The Net Prowler will provide a green check next to the Port
Test results:
y The Net Prowler will also ping a URL to verify WAN throughput.
y If the port interface number is available, it will be displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
* Depending on the switch, the Port interface name (Port Number)
may take up to 1 minute to be displayed.

DHCP

y Press the DHCP soft key to
view DHCP IP addresses and
lease time.
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