IDEAL Networks SignalTEK NT, Manual

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SignalTEK NT 156875 Iss 3
User Guide Page 15
Highlight the Tests icon and press ENTER to access the settings and
preferences listed below:
The two wiretests that follow are available :-
Set the details of the Wiremap test:
·
Cable Type
o Cat 3, Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, Cat 7 and 7A, Cat 8, USOC8 1Pair,
USOC8 2Pair, USOC8 3Pair, USOC8 4Pair, ETH 1236, ETH 1278, PROFINET 4W,
COAX RGxx, ISDN BRI, DB, Custom
·
Shield Type
o UTP - Shield must not be connected for test to pass
o STP - Shield must be connected for test to pass
o UTP / STP - Test can pass if shield is connected or disconnected
· Display Preference
o None, 568A, 568B, USOC, TERA
· Custom NVP.
o Accurate length measurement relies on correct setting of the Nominal
Velocity of Propagation (NVP) for the cable to be tested. Use Custom NVP -
enabling custom NVP and entering number
·
Split Pair:
o Enable or disable
· Xover Allowed:
o Enable or disable.
Select from three tones. This avoids confusion when a second or third tester is
being used on the same installation. Choose on which pin, or pin pair, to play
the tone to achieve the best results.
The six IP tests that follow are available :-
Set the target URL/Numerical address (select from up to 10 targets stored in
the v4 TARGET look up table or edit the currently displayed URL),
Count (Number of times to repeat the Ping - 1 to 999999),
Pause (Interval between successive Pings - 10 to 5000 ms),
Length (Number of bytes in Ping frame payload - 8 to 1000 bytes).
Set the target URL/Numerical address (select from up to 10 targets stored in
the v4 TARGET look up table or edit the currently displayed URL),
Maximum number of hops (2 to 100),
Timeout (Abort timeout for any hop: 2 to 30 secs), Use a short timeout to
reduce test time, or a long timeout to reach remote internet locations.
Protocol (ICMP or UDP as required by your network).
Select Name Lookup if supported by your network. If not required, de-select
Name Lookup to reduce test time.
Select whether the Netscan is to be Local (scan within the range of the tester’s
own IP address) or Custom (scan within the range of the IP address
configured).
Set the Scan Range depending on whether a wide scan or a short test time is
more important.