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ACTIVE NETWORKS TESTS

The NetXpert XG2 offers different possibilities for analyzing troubleshooting

in active networks.

Link Status (an overview over the connections to the network)

DHCP Test

Network Discovery

Ping Lists

Traceroute

LLDP

LinkLayer Discovery Protocol

CDP

Cisco Discovery Protocol

VLAN

For detailed descriptions please consult the user manual on our website.

Summary of Contents for NETXPERT XG2

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE...

Page 2: ...VICE 7 PASSIVE NETWORK TESTS TEST RESULTS IN 10 STEPS 8 1 Set language 8 2 Set date and time 8 3 Set standards 8 4 Personalize your reports 8 5 Cable test settings 9 6 Set project options 9 7 Select c...

Page 3: ...ing messages in this manual Failure to observe caution and warning messages can damage the equipment and can result in severe injury or death Icon Definition Warning caution potential for personal inj...

Page 4: ...a high energy battery is available as an option which increases battery life by approximately 50 Order p n TXGBATX Note The high quality Lithium ion battery is designed to last for the life of the tes...

Page 5: ...4 Ventilation opening DEVICE DESCRIPTION Power on off Display RJ 45 port Charger Micro USB port Status LEDs SFP ports RJ 45 port Charger USB port MAIN UNIT ACTIVE REMOTE...

Page 6: ...iety of active network tests Displays the File Manager to view and save reports on the tester Displays the Tools menu to access PoE testing BERT test tone gen and link light Displays the Setup menu to...

Page 7: ...vice A long press of the power button will turn off the NetXpert XG2 ACTIVE REMOTE BUTTONS Tap the Status button to check the battery status of the Active Remote and to display the latest test result...

Page 8: ...mber of your XG2 This number can be found on the back of the main unit in the area highlighted in gold in the image above It generally can also be found on the outside of the box in which the unit is...

Page 9: ...Set standards Choose between Meters and Feet for the display of the length The NetXpert XG2 supports various wiring standards Choose TIA568A B This affects primarily the display of the wiremap 4 Perso...

Page 10: ...to make general settings for your test project 7 Select cable type Tap the Cable Type icon on the left to select or configure different cable types Important Before running a test it is necessary to...

Page 11: ...Test When tapping the Cable Test icon you will always return to the test screen The test screen displays an overview over the cabling links to be tested already tested Moreover you can view the resul...

Page 12: ...ble Delete cable and test Edit cable Labels and attributes such as building floor room etc can be adjusted Start test 11 Cable Test Menu Options From the Cable Test screen the following functions can...

Page 13: ...troubleshooting in active networks Link Status an overview over the connections to the network DHCP Test Network Discovery Ping Lists Traceroute LLDP LinkLayer Discovery Protocol CDP Cisco Discovery...

Page 14: ...roubleshooting or cable localization Copper Wiremap Margin Wiremap and signal to noise ratio Port Discovery BERT Bit Error Rate Test Tone Generator Link Light Fiber BERT Only Bit Error Rate Test Micro...

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