Quick Start Guide

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Network/PoE Test
• Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack.
• From the home screen, use the right arrow button to select the Network/
PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network/POE soft key
.
• The Net Prowler will automatically detect and display link capability, connection
speed, PoE mode and PoE Min/Max voltages.
• To perform a Network Test only, press the PoE off soft key .
• To save the 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 to save the PoE file .
Port Testing
• Connect the Net Prowler to a switch or active network jack.
• From the Network/PoE screen, press the Port test soft key .
• The Net Prowler will automatically perform a port test upon entering the Port
Test screen.
• Select one of the following Port Test soft keys to perform a specific test:
▪ DHCP – Obtain Network IP address and DHCP information
▪ LLDP – View Link Layer Discovery Protocol supported switch information
▪ CDP – View advertised Cisco protocol information
▪ Link Light – Flash the port LED on a hub, switch, or router to identify
the port you are connected to
How to Perform a Port Discovery Test