The TVR10/100/1000 is comprised of two units:
The "Main unit" and the "Remote Probe." The Main unit
performs the bulk of the tests such as determining the LAN
device type (is it a hub/switch or PC?) and the LAN speed and
duplex (10, 100, 1000 MB/s, half or full duplex) without the
need of the Remote Probe. The Remote Probe adds the ability to
trace cable locations (by audibly tracing tones cables with
all four pairs to insure compatibility with all three types of
Base-T LANs.
Broad
capabilities:
TVR10/100/1000 helps you locate faulty hubs, PCs or cable
connections that are stopping or limiting the performance of
your 10, 100 and 1000 Base-T LAN. You can even go inline
between two LAN devices and determine the final negotiated
speed and duplex of the link! Designed for both the LAN
installer and repair person, it is useful documenting legacy
LANs, installing and repairing LANs or adding equipment to
existing LANs.
Designed
specifically for 10, 100 and 1000 Base-T LANs:
The TVR10/100/1000 has been designed to test LAN devices and
cabling designed to the 10, 100 and 1000 Base-T standard. This
includes wiring paired to EIA(TIA)568B (also called AT&T258A
or simply "AT&T"); and EIA(TIA)568A. EIA(TIA)568B is the most
popular scheme for 10, 100 and 1000 Base-T cabling.
EIA(TIA)568A is the most popular scheme for ISDN cabling. USOC
pairing (typically used for telephones) is not compatible with
the Base-T standard and is therefore not tested by the
TVR10/100/1000.
Multiple test sets in one tester:
To accomplish its goals,
the TVR10/100/1000 performs tests that, prior to the
TVR10/100/1000, required 7 different test sets. Plus, the
multi-functionality is integrated to provide a combination of
quick results that are not available in any other tester. If
the TVR10/100/1000 is divided by function, it yields a:
- Hub/PC verifier that indicates
the equipment Device Type (is it a hub/switch or PC?).
- LAN speedometer that verifies
the speed and duplex of the link (10,100 or 1000MB/s, full
or half duplex).
- Straight
thru/crossover cable jacks
indicates the patch
cable required.
- Inline
network activity monitor
indicates the negotiated speed and duplex between two
LAN devices. A quick way to spot network bottlenecks!
- Tone probe and
tone generator
for tracing cable
locations (and the port used)
- Cable pairs
tester that
verifies what cable pairs are wired and identifies straight
thru and crossover configurations.
- Cable
termination tester: Tests for the
existence of a LAN device connected at the end of the cable
(determines number of cable pairs required by the device).
It is not only the
individual functions of the TVR10/100/1000 that makes it so
useful... but the creative combination of these features
that yield an efficient tester that saves time and gets the
LAN working quickly.
TVR10/100/1000
List of Functions
The
TVR10/100/1000 performs the following functions:
10/100/1000 BASE-T
LAN Tests.The TVR10/100/1000 plugs
into active hubs, switches and/or PCs to verify 10, 100 or
1000 Base-T operation. Only the Main Unit is required for
these tests.
- Verifies if PC
is ON, if it appears as a PC and speed capabilities and
duplex.
- Verifies if
hub/switch is ON, if it appears as a hub/switch and
speed capabilities and duplex.
- Goes inline
between two devices to verify the negotiated speed
and duplex of the link. This powerful feature is is found on
testers that cost $1500 or more!
- Verifies
hub/switch to hub/switch data transmission.
- Checks if straight
thru or crossover patch cable is required.
- Finds speed
bottlenecks on 10, 100 and 1000 Base-T LANs.
- Inline
monitors LAN link to determine negotiated speed (between two
devices).
Cable
Testing.The following tests are
performed by the TVR10/100/1000 Main Unit and Remote Unit
(except where indicated).
- Locates miswired cables.
- Locates missing cables.
- Locates cables that can not support 100 and 1000 Base-Toperation
(for LANs that require 4 pair wiring).*
- Tests connection to hub/switch (pairs connected to
hub/switch).*
- Tests connection to PC (pairs connected to hub/switch).*
- Tests installed cables (pairs wired and type).
- Tests patch cables (pairs wired and type).
- Remote Probe helps locate and trace inactive cables.
- Remote Probe traces active cables connected to
hubs/switches and PC without interfering with LAN
performance.
*Test performed by the Main Unit only (does not require
the use of the Remote Probe).
The TVR10/100/1000 includes a Main Unit and
a Remote Probe Unit; batteries; 2 RJ45 to RJ45 jumpers,
manual and a protective pouch. |
