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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page i Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change without notice, and JDSU reserves the right to provide an addendum to this document with information not available at the time that this document was created. Copyright © Copyright 2008 JDS Uniphase Corporation. All rights reserved.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page ii Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This product was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. (Note that this device is exempt from FCC Rules since it is a Test and Measurement device.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page iii Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM This product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations. In the European Union, all equipment purchased from JDSU after 2005-08-13 can be returned for disposal at the end of its useful life.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page v Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Table of Contents About This Guide ix Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Guide conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page vi Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Table of Contents Chapter 3 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feature descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connector (top) panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing or Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page vii Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Table of Contents Chapter 5 Accessing the Cable Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Cable Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Remote Mapping Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Cable Length Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Tone Generator Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page viii Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Table of Contents Appendix B Customer Services Customer Service (Standard Services) . . . . . . . . . . Technical Assistance (Business Hour) . . . . . . . . Instrument Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Return Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page x Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM About This Guide Purpose and Scope Purpose and Scope The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the features and capabilities of the LanScaperPROTM Network Tester. Additionally, this guide provides a complete description of JDSU’s warranty, services, and repair information, including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page xi Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM About This Guide Conventions Conventions Guide This guide uses conventions as described in the following conventions tables. Table 1 Typographical conventions Description Example(s) Keys that you press on the unit appear in this typeface. Press the SEL key. Output messages that appear in the LCD appear in this typeface.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page xii Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM About This Guide Conventions WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in damage to the unit, serious bodily injury, and/ or death, as from electrocution, if indicated precautions are not taken. Hardware The following table provides definitions for symbols used packaging and on JDSU hardware.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 1 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 This chapter provides a general description of the LanScaperPRO Network Tester.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 2 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview About the LanScaperPRO Network Tester About the LanScaperPRO Network Tester The LanScaperPRO Network Tester is a jack identifier, cable tester, Power over Ethernet (PoE) tester, and pinger in one tester.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 3 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Features and Capabilities can be used to ping network devices to verify connections and IP addresses, automatically accessing DHCP hosts to obtain network information. For cable testing, the LanScaperPRO provides full cabling testing, displaying a wiremap, ID, and any faults, including shorts, opens, miswires, split pairs, and reverses.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 4 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Applications – Displays length measurement for each pair in feet or meters. Displays wiremaps and remote identifiers. – Generates selectable tones on selected pins for use with tone tracers. – Provides support for six languages, selectable from the setup options. – Includes large backlit LCD that allows for clear display of setup information and test results.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 5 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Parts and Ordering Information Product Parts and Ordering Information Table 4 describes orderable LanScaperPRO packages. Table 4 LanScaperPRO Product Parts Description Part Number LanScaperPRO Network Tester: – Includes one LanScaperPRO main unit, one cable test remote, two 1 ft. patch cables, one RJ45 to alligator clip cable, two “no fault” RJ12 cables, and one nylon carrying case.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 6 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Parts and Ordering Information Accesories Table 5 describes optional orderable accesories for the LanScaperPRO. Table 5 LanScaperPRO Optional Accesories Description 6 Part Number Master Wiremapping Kit: – Includes 20-piece coax wiremapper set, 20-piece RJ45 wiremapper set, 20-piece RJ11 wiremapper set, 20 individually numbered unterminated remote identifiers, and a zippered pouch.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 7 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Specifications For assistance with product ordering, go to www.jdsu.com/know/ and look for the ‘Contact NET Customer Assistance’ link. Specifications The following tables describe the specifications for the LanScaperPRO Network Tester. Table 6 Physical specifications Parameter Specification Size 4.50 cm x 8.87 cm x 18.56 cm (1.77 in. x 3.49 in. x 7.31 in.) Weight 397 grams (14 oz.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 8 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 1 Product Overview Specifications Table 8 Battery life (4 AA Alkaline batteries, typical)a Usage Mode Standby Specification 2 years Cable Testing – – 70 hours (no backlight) 50 hours (50% backlight) Network Testing – – 7 hours (no backlight) 6.5 hours (50% backlight) a. Times are for the full capacity of the battery used continuously.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 9 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation 2 This chapter describes the physical features, functionality, and basic operation of the LanScaperPro Network Tester.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 10 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Physical Features of the Test Device Physical Features of the Test Device Front panel The LanScaperPRO inlcudes the following features on the front panel. (See “Feature descriptions” on page 11.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 11 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Physical Features of the Test Device Feature – descriptions LINK indicator: LED turns green when a network link is established. – 100 MB indicator: LED turns green when the unit is connected or trying to connect at 100 MB speed. – LOW BATT indicator: LED turns red when the battery charge is getting low. – Backlit LCD: Graphical display, 128 x 64 pixels. Backlight can be toggled on and off.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 12 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Physical Features of the Test Device Connector (top) The top panel of the LanScaperPRO includes one RJ45 panel jack/test port that is used to connect to the cable or jack to be tested, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 LanScaperPRO connector panel Back panel The back panel of the LanScaperPRO includes a battery compartment with a cover secured by two screws, as shown in Figure 4.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 13 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Installing or Replacing the Batteries Installing or Replacing the Batteries To run the LanScaperPRO Network Tester, four new Alkaline or charged NiMH AA batteries must be installed in the battery compartment. (Note that batteries are not included with the unit; you must supply your own.) Use the procedure below to install or replace the batteries.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 14 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Safety Warnings and Cautions Safety Warnings and Cautions Read the following warnings and cautions carefully before attempting to use the LanScaperPRO Network Tester. WARNING Do not attach the LanScaperPRO to primary power lines, as it may be damaged and cause a safety hazard. When connecting to an unknown jack or plug, the LanScaperPRO should be off.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 15 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Powering the Unit On and Off Powering the Unit On and Off Read the section on “Safety Warnings and Cautions” on page 14 before turning the unit on the first time. Turning the unit To turn the unit on, press the power key. (See “Physical on Features of the Test Device” on page 10.) When the unit powers up, text appears in the LCD and the LCD backlight lights up.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 16 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Overview of Modes and Functions Overview of Modes and Functions The LanScaperPRO features nine test modes, four properties functions, and three setup modes, as described in the following sections. See “Navigating in the User Interface” on page 18 to learn how to access these features.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 17 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Overview of Modes and Functions Cable Test – modes Cable Test: Single-ended (no remote) testing of cables for shorts, opens, and split pairs. Full cable test finds all wiring faults including split pairs with a remote connected. Results displayed in wiremap format with a pair by pair status message. Displays PASS for T568A/B passing cables.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 18 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Navigating in the User Interface Setup modes – Change Language: Allows users to select a different LCD display language. – Calibrate Length: Calibrates the unit to compensate for variations in the measurement of cable length. – Find Length Constant: Enables measurement of the length constant of an attached known length of cable.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 19 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Navigating in the User Interface – Use the SEL key to select the highlighted option on the screen. When moving down through the menu matrix, the next submenu level will be displayed. – Use the QUIT key to move back to a previous menu or to exit test setup or result screens. NOTE Pressing the QUIT key a sufficient number of times will always eventually return you to the Main Menu.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 20 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 2 Operation Network Connectivity Network Connectivity The LanScaperPRO recognizes Auto-Negotiation using Fast Link Pulses to report advertised Ethernet capability. The LanScaperPRO also supports auto MDI/MDI-X protocol to allow for connection to a hub, switch, or NIC with a straight through or crossover cable. The LanScaperPRO operates using 10 base-T or 100 base-Tx for all network transmissions.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 21 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests 3 This chapter describes how to perform network tests using the LanScaperPRO Network Tester.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 23 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Port Discovery Tests Performing Port Discovery Tests The Port Discovery test identifies what type of Ethernet equipment, if any, is connected to the other end of the jack or cable being tested. To perform a Port Discovery test 1 Connect the LanScaperPRO to the unknown jack or cable to be tested. Connect to jacks via a patch cord; for cables, plug the cable directly into the tester.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 24 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Port Discovery Tests If a voltage is detected, the test terminates, and the user is offered the option to press the TEST key to run the PoE test to try to identify the voltage found. (See “Performing PoE Tests” on page 36.) If no voltages are found, the test for active Ethernet devices commences.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 25 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests are reported. (Note that the duplex mode of the remote device cannot be detected without AutoNegotiation.) If no active Ethernet devices are found, the LanScaperPRO checks the cable for the typical signatures of inactive Ethernet, Token ring, or ISDN devices. If found, the LanScaperPRO will report what it detects.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 26 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests The Ping Mode screen appears. (See Figure 8 on page 26.) Figure 8 6 The Ping Mode screen (Optional) Select the DHCP mode to be used (DHCP ON or DHCP OFF) by doing the following: a Highlight the DHCP field using the arrow keys. b Press the SEL key. The DHCP field starts flashing. c Use the arrow keys to change the on/off setting.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 27 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests 8 c Scroll through the available targets using the arrow keys. Note that while you are scrolling, the IP address of the target currently visible in the Tg field appears in the target IP address field to the right of the Tg field. d When the desired target is displayed in the Tg field, press ACCPT to select it.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 28 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests the four decimal numbers separated by periods represents one hexadecimal byte of the four byte IP address and can only have values from 0-255. In addition, each digit in the decimal number can only be set to a value valid for that position, as in, the high order digit in any of the decimal numbers can only be set to 0,1, or 2.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 29 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests Figure 10 The Edit My IP screen c Modify the IP address by using the left and right arrow keys to select the digit to be changed and the up and down arrow keys to change the value of the selected digit. (For more information on modifying the IP address, refer to step c on page 27, under step 8.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 30 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests Figure 11 The Edit Router IP screen c Modify the IP address by using the left and right arrow keys to select the digit to be changed and the up and down arrow keys to change the value of the selected digit. (For more information on modifying the IP address, refer to step c on page 27, under step 8.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 31 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests Figure 12 The Edit Netmask screen c Select the Netmask to be used by using the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available values. Notice that a limited number of values are possible. d When complete, press ACCPT to save the new target IP address value or press QUIT to revert to the to the previous Rtr IP address. 12 Press the TEST key to begin the test.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 32 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Ping Tests starts sending out ping packets to the selected target, the router, and (in DHCP ON mode) the DNS server. The pings continue for 15 minutes after the last key press, after which the LanScaperPRO automatically turns off. 13 To view information about a specific device once the test is complete, do the following: a Highlight a device acronym using the left and right arrow keys.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 33 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Hub Flash Tests the host is the Target IP address, which is always manually entered.) If no response is received, the tester cannot do any pinging on that LAN. In that case, the DHCP off state must be selected, and all of the ping setup paramaters must be manually entered. The next ping test will then attempt to communicate with those parameters.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 34 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Hub Flash Tests 5 Press the TEST key to begin the test. The test starts with a voltage check test (see “Notes About Voltage Checking” on page 20), then attempts to link at 100 and 10 MB speeds in the hub wiring mode. If the hub wiring mode fails, the LanScaperPRO switches the wiring mode to NIC, and tries the two speeds again.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 35 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing Cisco Discovery Protocol Tests NOTE Some modes of Full Duplex non-auto negotiation Ethernet connection will not link properly with the LanScaperPRO, and the Hub Flash function will not work. 6 Press the QUIT key to stop the test.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 36 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing PoE Tests 4 Press the SEL key. 5 Press the TEST key to connect to the Ethernet port and capture the CDP information. Once a CDP packet is collected, the messages are displayed, along with headings for each of the fields in the message, as in Figure 14. Figure 14 The CDP Display Screen, post-test 6 Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the information.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 37 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing PoE Tests 2 Access the Network Test Menu. (See “Accessing the Network Test Menu” on page 22.) 3 Scroll through the menu options using the arrow keys until PoE Test is highlighted. 4 Press the SEL key. The PoE Test screen appears. Figure 15 The PoE Test screen 5 Press the TEST key to begin the test. The test first looks for the presence of voltages on the connector pins.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 38 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 3 Performing Network Tests Performing PoE Tests If no other voltages are present, the LanScaperPRO tests for PoE. Four different PoE modes/connections are tested for: – Cisco legacy In Line Power (ILP), connected in the End Span (1-2, 3-6 pairs) configuration – Cisco legacy In Line Power (ILP), connected in the Mid Span (4-5, 7-8 pairs) configuration – IEEE 802.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 39 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests 4 This chapter describes how to perform different types of cabling tests using the LanScaperPRO Network Tester.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 41 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Tests Accessing the Cable tests are performed via the Cable Test Menu. Cable Test Menu To access the Cable Test Menu 1 Scroll through the Main Menu using the arrow keys and highlight Cable Test Menu in the LCD. 2 Press the SEL key. The Cable Test Menu appears.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 42 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Tests 2 Access the Cable Test Menu. (See “Accessing the Cable Test Menu” on page 41.) 3 Scroll through the menu options using the arrow keys until Cable Test is highlighted. 4 Press the SEL key. The pre-test Cable Test Results screen appears with two areas showing at the top: the cable pairs status area on the left and the wiremap area on the right.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 43 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Tests Upon completion of the test, the cable pairs status, wiremap, test result, and Remote ID is displayed on the Cable Test Results screen, as Figure 18. Figure 18 The Cable Test Results screen after a complete cable test A guide to interpreting the test results by area, left to right and top to bottom: – Cable Pairs Status Area: Displays the status for each pair in the cable.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 44 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Tests pins shorted together, lines connect all the shorted pins. If there are multiple shorts, the horizontal lines connecting the pins are separate. – Test Result Area: Displays the results of the test. Possible values are PASS and FAIL. – Remote ID Area: Displays the ID found for the remote. If no remote is found, No Remote is displayed.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 45 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Remote Mapping Tests Performing Remote Mapping Tests The Remote Mapping test finds and displays the number of the remote identifier (wiremapper) attached to the end of the cable under test. This test assumes that a one-oftwenty remote identifier is connected at the terminal end of each cable to be mapped.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 46 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Remote Mapping Tests Figure 19 The Mapping Test Results screen, pretest 6 Press the TEST key to begin the test. A new area appears at the bottom of the screen: the the Remote ID area on the right. A bar moving across the Remote ID area indicates the test is in progress. Upon completion of the test, the number of the attached remote identifier is displayed on the Mapping Test Results screen.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 47 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Length Tests Performing Cable Length Tests The Cable Length test finds and displays measurements for each pair in feet or meters using the cable capacitance method. The test measures the length of a cable by measuring its capacitance and using the capacitance per unit length (length constant) to calculate the length.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 48 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Cable Length Tests 6 (Optional) Adjust the length constant by using the up and down arrow keys, if necessary. NOTE The length constant can also be adjusted in the Setup menu prior to starting a Cable Length test. See “Finding a length constant” on page 62 in Chapter 5. 7 Press the TEST key to begin the test. A bar moving across the bottom of the screen indicates the test is in progress.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 49 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Tone Generator Tests Performing Tone Generator Tests The Tone Generator test generates selectable tones for use with tone tracers on either all pairs, a selected pair, or a selected pin, depending on user selection. The signal generated on a pair has the signal on one pin and the complement of the signal on the other pin of the pair, yielding a nominal 10 volts peak to peak across the pair.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 50 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Tone Generator Tests One of four tone sounds and one of fourteen pair or pin options can be selected. All pins not being driven are held at tester ground. 5 (Optional) Change the tone sound to be used by doing the following: a Using the arrow keys, highlight the value under Tone Sound. b Press SEL. The value starts flashing.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 51 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 4 Performing Cabling Tests Performing Tone Generator Tests NOTE To exit Pair or Pin change mode without changing the setting, press the QUIT key. 7 Press the TEST key to begin generating the tone. If the tone is generated successfully, Tone is active is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 8 To change tone options, press the QUIT key to stop the tone. Press QUIT again to exit this mode.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 53 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings 5 This chapter describes how to view properties and modify settings in the LanScaperPRO Network Tester.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 55 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Viewing Unit Properties Viewing last The Last DHCP Values screen displays the results of the DHCP values most recent DHCP negotiation between the LanScaperPRO and a DHCP server. The values displayed cannot be modified, only viewed to determine the configuration of the LAN segment under test. To view last DHCP values 1 Access the Properties menu.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 56 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Viewing Unit Properties The following last DHCP values are shown: – MyIP: The IP address for the LanScaperPRO. – Host: The IP address of the DHCP server on the LAN. – Rtr: The IP address of the router on the LAN. – DNS Srvr: The IP address of the DNS server accessible from the LAN – Netmask: The Netmask in use. Any 0.0.0.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 57 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Viewing Unit Properties Figure 25 The MAC address screen Viewing the The Product Version screen displays the version of the product version firmware in the two microcomputers in the LanScaperPRO unit. This firmware cannot be changed in the field. This information is provided to allow the user to report it to the product support representative if a problem arises.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 58 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Viewing Unit Properties Figure 26 Product Version screen Viewing the The Charge Remaining screen displays the approximate battery charge charge remaining in the batteries in the unit. Note that the remaining percentages of charge remaining are calculated for alkaline cells at typical 70° room temperature.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 59 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings The Charge Remaining screen appears and displays the percentage of battery charge remaining, as shown in Figure 27.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 60 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings Figure 28 The Setup menu Changing the The Change language screen allows users to select the display language to be used for the display of messages on the language LCD. Six display languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, and French) are available. To change the display language 1 Access the Setup menu.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 61 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings Figure 29 Current Language screen 4 Scroll through the language choices using the arrow keys until the desired language is displayed. 5 Press the ACCPT key to accept the currently displayed language option. The display language is changed, and the user is returned to the Setup menu.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 62 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings 3 Press the SEL key. The Calibrate Length screen appears. Figure 30 Calibrate Length screen 4 Remove all cables from the tester, as directed by the screen. 5 Press the TEST key or press any other key to exit. If the TEST key is pressed, the tester runs the calibration routine, stores the value, and returns the user to the Setup menu.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 63 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings To find a length constant 1 Access the Setup menu. (See “Accessing the Setup menu” on page 59.) 2 Scroll through the menu options using the arrow keys until Find Length Constant is highlighted. 3 Press the SEL key. The Find Length Constant screen appears, with the message Attach Measured Cable showing.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 64 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 5 Viewing Properties and Modifying Settings Modifying Unit Settings The tester runs the cable test and selects a pair which has no faults for the measurement. The tester has a limited range of valid length constants and will not allow an invalid setting to be saved. After the length constant is calculated, the value appears and the user is given the option to save the length constant.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 65 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results 6 This chapter describes the possible test results for LanScaperPRO network tests and cable tests.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 66 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Status and Error Messages for Network Tests Status and Error Messages for Network Tests DHCP Request In the ping test with DHCP on, the LanScaperPRO displays this message on the first status line while it is trying to get the required information from a DHCP server. The DHCP request is repeated every 10 seconds when a response is not received, and the count is shown on the same line as the status.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 67 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Status and Error Messages for Network Tests Link word Err The link word captured by the LanScaperPRO during Port Discovery test from an attached Ethernet device was decoded improperly by the tester. May indicate a cable problem, or a hardware problem with the connected device.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 68 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Status and Error Messages for Network Tests Ping Test Detailed Status Messages These messages may be displayed when the SEL key is used to access the status details during active Pinging. IP add = DNS add The active Target IP address is the same as the DNS Server IP address, so the Target Ping is automatically disabled.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 69 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Status and Error Messages for Network Tests No Rtr Response The IP address is off the LAN, requiring the ping go through the Router, but the Router IP address is not responding to ARP. No Router IP The DHCP server did not provide an IP address for the Router. PoE Homebrew Some devices designed prior to the advent of IEEE 802.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 70 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Interpreting Cable Test Results Rtr must be on MyIP LAN segment Displayed in Setup while setting the Manual Router IP address. The LanScaperPRO requires that the Router be at an IP address on the LAN segment as defined by the Netmask and MyIP addresses. Setup will not allow the Router IP address to be set to an off-LAN address.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 71 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Interpreting Cable Test Results Short The pair has a low resistance connection from one wire of the pair to the other wire of the pair, to any other wire in the cable or the shield. Miswire A wire or both wires of a pair are not connected to the correct pins at the other end of the cable.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 72 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Chapter 6 Interpreting Test Results Interpreting Cable Test Results the cable has correct continuity. If cross talk is not a concern, as in flat satin cable, the cable is good if the only error is the split pair error. High Resistance Fault If the tester detects a resistance between pins while running the cable test, the number of the pin on the wiremap display will be replaced with the letter R.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 73 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols A This appendix provides definitions of key network terms and relevant Internet protocols.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 74 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions Network Terms and Definitions 10 Base-T The earliest definition of Ethernet was for 10 Million Bits per second, 10 Mbps. The Ethernet specification defined several different cabling schemes, including CAT5 (4pairs of wire) and Coax wiring. The 10 in 10 Base-T defines 10 Mbps and the Base-T defines CAT5 cabling. 10 Base-2 defines 10 Mbps over coax.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 75 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions modes. It relies on the legacy compatibility built in to all 1000 Base-T equipment to communicate. The LanScaperPRO can detect 1000 Base-T advertised rate. One other cable scheme defined as Base-T4 uses 4 pairs of wires in the CAT5 cable. Very few Ethernet devices use this scheme, as the 2-pair scheme dominates the market.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 76 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions other devices on that LAN. The hub has no IP or MAC address of it's own. It is thus, a "transparent" device that merely enables multiple Ethernet devices to communicate between themselves. Hubs are typically older Ethernet devices that are 10BaseT. Most 10/100 hub like devices are now switches (see definition).
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 77 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions NIC (Network Interface Card) Typically an option card plugged into a PC card slot that provides an Ethernet interface for that PC. LanScaperPRO uses the term NIC to define the connector pin out that allows for direct connection to a hub device using a straight-through cable.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 78 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions 1-2, 3-6 pairs or the 4-5, 7-8 pairs in an RJ45 cable depending on the location of the PSE. If the switch or router at the end of an Ethernet cable run is the PSE, it is termed an Endspan device, and it can safely use the 1-2, 3-6 pairs in the cable.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 79 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Network Terms and Definitions Multiple simultaneous point-point communications can pass through a switch at the same time, as long as each end point is on a different port on the switch. Like a hub, a switch (in its primary mode) has no IP or MAC address of it's own. Also like a hub, a switch uses "hub" pin out on its connectors to allow direct connections to NIC interfaces.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 80 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Internet Protocol Definitions Internet Protocol Definitions ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Used to determine Ethernet (MAC) address when a device starts to communicate with another. The IP address is known and a broadcast is used to request the specific IP addressed device to respond with its MAC address so further communication can be specifically addressed between the two.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 81 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Internet Protocol Definitions DNS (Domain Name Server) Provides translation of URL addresses (like www.yahoo.com) to IP addresses so that access to the internet devices can be requested using human-understandable identifiers.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 82 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Internet Protocol Definitions ISP (Internet Service Provider) Commercial supplier of access mechanisms for public access to the internet. LAN (Local Area Network) Connection mechanism for a business, home, school, or any group of devices to communicate with each other.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 83 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix A Glossary of Network Terms and Internet Protocols Internet Protocol Definitions tion to the target device across the WAN. This typically puts the communications on the internet, but may also be another LAN subnet, or a private network of some other type. A router has an IP address and MAC address (on Ethernet) of its own for direct communications, which differentiates it from a hub or switch.
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LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 85 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix B Customer Services B This appendix provides a description of customer services available through JDSU (including returns policies and procedures) and warranty information.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 86 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix B Customer Services Customer Service (Standard Services) Customer Service (Standard Services) Customer Service accompanies the sale of every JDSU product.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 87 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix B Customer Services Customer Service (Standard Services) Factory Upgrades — Any unit returned for a hardware feature enhancement will also receive applicable product updates and will be thoroughly tested, ensuring peak performance of the complete feature set.
LanScaperPRO_User_Guide.book Page 88 Friday, January 25, 2008 1:14 PM Appendix B Customer Services Warranty Information – A detailed description of the problem or service requested. – The name and telephone number of the person to contact regarding questions about the repair. – The return authorization (RA) number (US customers), or reference number (European Customers). If possible, return the equipment using the original shipping container and material.
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