T3 Innovation NetProwler NP700 User Manual

Identify, monitor, and correct lan issues

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Identify, Monitor, and Correct LAN Issues
 Pings IPV4 and IPV6 devices to verify
DHCP and network devices
 Discovers CDP, LLDP, and
VLAN
 Network Mapping
 Detects presence and mode
of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at
and identifies PoE or PoE+
 Detects and reports current
link speed and link
capabilities for active
Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps
 Displays length measurement
for each pair in feet or
meters using TDR technology
 Tests Ethernet cables for
opens, shorts, miswires, split
pairs, and reversals
 Supports up to 8 testing & ID
remotes for network &
telephone cables
 Supports up to 20 network & coax
ID-only mapping remotes
 Full color graphical wire-mapping
 Save cable and network tests for reviewing,
documenting, and printing
 Multilingual (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German)
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  • Page 1 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor, and Correct LAN Issues User Manual  Pings IPV4 and IPV6 devices to verify DHCP and network devices  Discovers CDP, LLDP, and VLAN  Network Mapping  Detects presence and mode of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at and identifies PoE or PoE+ ...
  • Page 2 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor, and Correct LAN Issues User Manual Net Prowler Features Link Light Safety Information Device Discovery Net Prowler Kits Ping IPV4/IPV6 Net Prowler Accessories List Net Prowler Description Network Mapping Remotes TCP/UDP Throughput LCD Screen Test Types of Faults Tone Generator Operations Net Prowler Application...
  • Page 3 Net Prowler Features The Net Prowler™ Cabling and Advanced Network Tester has the capability to identify, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN issues associated with physical layer and link conditions in the network. IPV4 and IPV6 support Net Prowler’s active network features support both IPV4 and IPV6 Ping Test Ping specified IPV4 and IPV6 addresses or URL targets Network Mapping...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    TCP/UDP Throughput Test Transfers data in both directions over the network using TCP or UDP. Reports throughput and packet count. Allows control of total data size and delay between packets. Displays visual bidirectional socket control. Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the Net Prowler, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual.
  • Page 5 Net Prowler Kits Your Net Prowler is part of a kit. T3 offers three kits to meet your cable testing needs: NP700 Net Prowler Main Unit ▪ Coax and Network Remote Set #1-5, F-Conn ▪ coupler (Qty. 2) includes foam holder Network/Tel Testing and ID Remote #1 ▪...
  • Page 6: Net Prowler Accessories

    Net Prowler Accessories AD004 F-Connector Coupler: F81 CA007 Cable Assembly: Micro USB to USB CA012 CA012 Cable Assembly: RJ12, 1-1 pinned, 8 inch CP100 Hanging T3 Pouch CP200 Large T3 Pouch RK120 Coax ID Remote Set: #1-20 coax ID includes foam holder RK220 Network ID Only Remote Set: #1-20 includes foam holder RK305 Coax and Network Remote Set: #1-5, F-Conn Coupler includes foam holder TP200 TrakAll: tone generator and probe...
  • Page 7: Net Prowler Description

    Net Prowler Description...
  • Page 8 Remotes RK305 RK220 Coax and Network Remote Set: #1-5, Network ID Only Remote Set: #1-20 F-Conn Coupler with foam holder includes foam holder RK120 TT108 Coax Remote Set: Network and Telephone Testing/ID #1-20 coax ID; includes foam holder Remote Set: #1-8 LCD Screen The Net Prowler features a full-color graphic LCD screen.
  • Page 9 Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected. OPERATIONS Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and damage to the Net Prowler tester. On/Off Turn unit On/Off—press the red power button to turn the Net Prowler on and off.
  • Page 10 When editing an IP address, press the “Done” soft key to return to the setup ▪ screen Press the Save soft key to save your changes. ▪ Changing a Setting RJ45 VoP : Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ45 and Telephone cable. ▪...
  • Page 11: Cable Testing

    Destination Port: Set the desired destination port to be used with the Net Prowler ▪ application. The default port number is the same as the Net Prowler application. IP Configuration: Use the down arrow button to change the network IP. The network IP ▪...
  • Page 12 the remote or device. Do not plug a telephone cable directly into the Net Prowler; Use the included RJ12 no fault telephone patch cable. Cable contacts should be recessed into the plastic housing of the receiving jack. Don’t plug a six- position telephone plug into an eight-position data jack on a remote or remote device.
  • Page 13: Network/Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Testing

    To calibrate the VOP, connect a known length of cable to the Net Prowler and press the ▪ up/down/left/right buttons to increase or decrease the VOP. Press the left and right buttons to select and change the VOP one digit at a time. While adjusting the VOP, press the test button until the desired length of the cable is ▪...
  • Page 14 PoE also has two modes A and B. Mode A uses pins 1 and 2 for the positive voltage and pins 3 and 6 for the negative voltage. Mode B uses pins 4 and 5 for the positive voltage and pins 7 and 8 for the negative voltage.
  • Page 15: Port Testing

    To save the Network/PoE data, press the Save soft key ▪ Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the PoE file. ▪ Press the Save soft key again to save the file name. The Net Prowler will display “Test ▪...
  • Page 16 LLDP/CDP If the switch you are connected to supports LLDP or CDP, press the LLDP or CDP soft key and ▪ the information provided by the switch will be displayed. VLAN results will be displayed if it is supported by the switch. VLAN Subtype and ID will be ▪...
  • Page 17 Ping IPV4/IPV6 The default Ping is set to IPV4. To change to IPV6, press the IPV6 soft key. Connect the Net Prowler™ to a switch, router, or active network jack. ▪ From the home screen, press the right arrow button to select the Network Discovery ▪...
  • Page 18 Press the Test button to select an IP address then press the test button again to ping ▪ the selected IP. Favorites From the List screen , press the Favorite’s soft key to view the favorites ▪ list. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to the desired IP or URL. ▪...
  • Page 19 *The Net Prowler can save up to 20 Network Mapping List tests containing up to 256 IP _addresses each. Press the List soft key to return to the Network Mapping list. ▪ TCP/UDP Throughput Test The TCP/UDP Throughput test verifies connectivity between the Net Prowler and a PC on the same LAN.
  • Page 20 From the home screen, press the Enter button or the Cable Test soft key ▪ Press the tone generator soft key ▪ The Net Prowler will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone ▪ generator menu. Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax connector located on the top of the Net ▪...
  • Page 21 Test Results Open the Net Prowler application by double clicking on the application shortcut on your ▪ desktop. Connect the Net Prowler to your computer with the included micro USB cable. ▪ Power on the Net Prowler . The software will display “Net Prowler connected” at the ▪...
  • Page 22 Read previously saved tests Click on File, Open, and select the desired test result file. ▪ Write cable tests to the Net Prowler Connect the Net Prowler to your computer using the included USB cable. ▪ Open the Net Prowler software application. Click on File, Open, and select the desired test. ▪...
  • Page 23 Click the Load File icon and select the desired Net Prowler.cyacd firmware file. Click the ▪ Begin Download icon. The Net Prowler screen will go dark and it will begin the firmware installation (the screen ▪ will remain dark during the installation). The Net Prowler Application will display a progress bar to indicate the download progress.
  • Page 24 Throughput: Measure the throughput of a specified amount of data: Adjust the Net Prowler Brightness scale left or right (0-100%) or use the up and down arrow ▪ buttons on the Net Prowler, this will indicate a successful connection. Power on your Net Prowler and connect it in to an active port/cable. Press the Network/Poe ▪...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Data polarity is reversed. Link Flow Control Flow control is enabled. Link Flow Control is a pause in data transmission when there is system congestion. Ping Test Ping is a network utility that verifies communication between devices by sending and receiving ICMP packets.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Screw the back cover back on to the Net Prowler. Do not over tighten the battery back ▪ cover. Warning: Do not use carbon batteries. Do not mix new batteries with old batteries, due to the risk of battery leakage. Cleaning Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the Net Prowler.
  • Page 27 Weight: With batteries: 1 lb 2 oz (510 g) Safety Compliances: Warranty: 1 Year Customer Service Contacting T3 Innovation For technical information and customer support, please visit www.t3innovation.com or send an email to support@t3innovation.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 805-233-3390 Fax: 805-383-4507...
  • Page 28 Warranty Information T3 Innovation guarantees that its products will be free of all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty extends for a period of 12 months for the T3 Innovation test equipment from the date of manufacture or proof-of-purchase.
  • Page 29 Net Prowler Identify, Monitor, and Correct LAN Issues User Manual For technical information and customer support, please visit www.t3innovation.com or send an email to support@t3innovation.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 805-233-3390 Fax: 805-383-4507 Address: 808 Calle Plano Camarillo, CA 93012 www.t3innovation.com...

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