netAlly ETHERSCOPE nXG, User Manual

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Running Cable Test
Refer to EtherScope nXG's Buttons and Ports as
needed.
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With an open or unterminated cable
connected to the RJ-45 cable test port (left
side of the unit), you can measure length,
identify shorts and splits, and locate opens.
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Using a cable terminated with a WireView
Cable ID accessory , you can measure cable
length and identify shorts, opens, split
pairs, crossover cables, normal or negative
pair polarity, and shielded cables.
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EtherScope nXG cannot perform a cable test
on a cable that is connected to a switch;
however, you can still use the
toning
function to trace the cable to the
connected port.
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Additionally, you cannot run a cable test or
use the toning feature if the unit detects
voltage on the connected cable. The
lightning bolt icon on the Cable Test screen
indicates detected voltage.
Cable Test App
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