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Network
Transmission Tester
More than a qualifier
SignalTEK NT
If you install, maintain or troubleshoot data cabling and Ethernet networks,
SignalTEK NT allows you to prove the performance up to Gigabit Ethernet
transmission rates.
By simulating actual network trac users are able to test and document
network and data cable performance to Gigabit Ethernet standards.
Where system warranties are not required the SignalTEK NT is a cost
eective way of proving your copper and fibre networks provide
error-free performance.
Transmission testing proves real performance
There is no industry standard defining the testing requirements of cable qualifiers,
consequently passing a qualification test does not prove that the installed
structured cabling will provide flawless data transmission.
Uniquely, SignalTEK NT utilises a test method known in wide area networks as
transmission testing to prove the performance of a network by sending real
Ethernet data frames through the cabling and/or network devices to compare the
error rate against the IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard. This provides a clear
standards based Pass/Fail of the link being tested.
SignalTEK NT requires no configuration from the user as the two handsets
automatically pair ready for testing; just select a usage scenario to simulate the
appropriate service, from VoIP to CCTV, Video, and web trac.
Installation testing
Cabling:
• Network trac performance test on copper and fibre to IEEE802.3ab standard
• Wiremap test for open, shorts, miswires and split pairs to TIA-568 standard
• Gigabit link verification for copper and fibre cabling
Active network:
• Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web trac
• PoE/PoE+ verification that displays available voltage at device location
• Check Ethernet connectivity at device location to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Verify network configuration (device IP/gateway address/subnet mask)
• Switch port identification via LLDP/CDP protocols
Troubleshooting/diagnostics
Cabling:
• Distance to fault using TDR technology (copper only)
• Ability to identify and trace cables with a compatible amplifier probe (62-164)
• Optical power indication (with compatible SFP modules)
Active network:
• Network load testing through switches simulating CCTV/IPTV/VoIP/Web trac
• Stress test network before installing bandwidth hungry devices
• Port blink to visually trace cable from work area outlet to network switch
• Displays port ID of LLDP/CDP enabled switches to eliminate manual cable tracing
• Identify network connection problems as hardware, network or configuration faults
• Ping local network devices and Internet URL’s
• Count number of hops between network points with traceroute tests
• PoE load testing to confirm available power meets PoE device requirements
VoIP fail - 21% packet loss
Wiremap test displaying
open and short
No calibration required plus
replaceable RJ45 contacts