Black Box TS560A, User Manual

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LAN SOLUTION NETWORK TESTER
2.5 Features
• Jack ID mode: Capable of identifying many of the
possible conditions of an RJ-45 jack. Automatically
runs cable test if no active devices are found.
• Cable Test mode: Single-ended testing of cables
for shorts, opens, and split pairs (no remote on
the other end). Full cable test finds all wiring
faults including split pairs with a remote
connected. Results display in wiremap format with
a message line for shorts and split pairs. It also
displays a PASS icon for T568A/B passing cables
and reports cable length.
• Length measurement in feet or meters using cable
capacitance method.
• Tone Generator mode for use with tone tracers.
• Flash Link LED mode sends tone while the LED
blinks when finding a hub or switch port.
• PING mode: Simultaneously PINGs three devices
at once: a target, a router, and a DNS server.
DHCP protocol support allows for PINGing of a
router and DNS server with no setup.