Chapter 5
Test setup
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5.3.
Active wiring
This function allows all Ethernet-compatible devices to be
tested.
1.
Select the menu "Ports" "RJ45".
2.
Connect a network cable to the Ethernet-
compatible device to be tested.
3.
Connect the free end of the cable path to the
RJ45 network port on the LanXPLORER.
4.
Select Detect to start recognition of the
Ethernet-compatible device.
Item
Description
1
IP address of connected device.
2
Transfer rate of connected device.
FD
– Full Duplex: Pairs are used for
transmitting or receiving.
HD
– Half Duple
x
: Pairs are used for
transmitting or receiving.
3
Type of connection
Crossover
- Reversed connection.
Straight
-
Straight connection.
4
Recognition of power over Ethernet.
PoE
-
PoE present.
No-PoE
-
PoE not present.
5.4.
Inline Test
Connect the LanXPLORER between an Ethernet-
compatible device and the network for the inline test.
During this test the LanXPLORER measures the traffic
between the connected device and the network. If PoE is
present, PoE-specific parameters can also be measured.
1.
Select the menu "Ports" "RJ45".
2.
Connect a network cable to the Ethernet-
compatible device to be tested.
19.
Connect the free end of the cable path to the
RJ45 network port on the LanXPLORER.
20.
Connect a network cable to the network.
21.
Connect the free end of the cable path to the
RJ45 diagnostic port on the LanXPLORER.
Figure 33: Typical test setup for
an active cable path.
Figure 34: Active wiring test
Figure 35: Typical test setup for
inline test
