Black Box TS560A, User Manual

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Description
The LAN Solution Network Tester is a jack identifier,
cable tester, and PING tester all in one.
When working as a jack identifier, it allows you to
determine what equipment, if any is connected to the
other end of the cable or jack you are testing.
As a cable tester, the LAN Solution Network Tester
displays a wire map, ID, and any cable faults.
If you use the tester as a PING (Packet INternet
Grouper) tester, it lets you request an echo back from
an addressed device (called a target device, usually a
router). The LAN Solution Network Tester uses this to
verify IP (Internet Protocol, actually TCP/IP)
connectivity between itself and another device.
The LAN Solution Network Tester has a backlit LCD
and eight buttons. The tester has eight test modes and a
setup function. The test modes include Voltage Check,
four Cable Test modes (Jack ID, Cable Test, Cable
Length, and Tone Generator), and three Network Test
modes (Flash Link LED, PING test, and Validate Link).