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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
The Net Prowler has the capability to identify, monitor and troubleshoot LAN
issues associated with physical layer and link conditions in the network.
It also has the functions of a high-end cable tester; measuring length,
identifying link status, link capability and load testing for PoE voltage, all in
full color and with internal memory to save your results.
Feature
Function
TDR technology
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Measures cable length and distance to faults
High-resolution
color display
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Easy viewing in any environment
Color wire map per
TIA568A/B codes
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Makes data visualization, detection, and saving
USB, RJ45 and
coaxial connectors
▪
Tests network and coaxial cables
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Easy-to-export results via USB
Tone Generation
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Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound
Remotes
▪
Verifies connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and
provides identification
Active Network
Tests
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Detects and reports current link speed and link capabili-
ties for active Ethernet drops, up to 1 Gbps
PoE Detection
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Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE
802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop
Save and View
Test Results
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Tests results can be named, saved, and viewed on the unit
Net Prowler PC
Application
▪
Provides the ability to upload or download test results for
saving, viewing, or printing
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Makes it easy to update Net Prowler firmware
IPV4 and IPV6
support
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Net Prowler’s active network features support both IPV4
and IPV6
Ping Test
▪
Ping specified IPV4 and IPV6 addresses or URL targets
Network Mapping
▪
Map Network devices by obtaining network IP4 addresses,
device names, and MAC addresses
CDP and LLDP
Detection
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Detects and displays LLDP and CDP switch information
To ensure safe operations of the Net Prowler, follow instructions carefully
and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to
observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage
the equipment.
Table 3.
Safety Information
Notification
Definition
The Net Prowler is designed for use on cabling systems with
or without voltage.
▪
The Voltage! icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety
Extra Low Voltage (SELV) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC
▪
Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC
or DC
▪
Operating the Net Prowler when a voltage source
exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety
hazard for the user
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
It is not recommended to use the Net Prowler when the
Voltage! icon is present.
