The Net Prowler™ Cabling and Advanced Network Tester takes all the features and functionality of the Cable Prowler™ and adds the capability to identify, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN issues associated with physical layer and link conditions in the network.
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Identify, monitor, and correct LAN issues
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Supports IPV4 and IPV6 protocols
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Verifies DHCP connectivity and DNS
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Pings IPV4, IPV6, and URL addresses
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CDP, LLDP, NDP, and VLAN detection
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TCP/UDP Throughput Test
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Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop
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Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilities for active Ethernet drops up to 1 Gbps
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Link light to identify location on a hub/switch/router port
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Tests CAT3/5e/6/6a Ethernet cable configuration and verifies connectivity while conducting tests for opens, shorts, miswires, split pairs, and reverses
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Supports up to 8 testing and ID remotes for network & telephone cables
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Supports up to 20 network and coax ID-only mapping remotes
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Ability to define Network test name, cable name, save and print all results (cable testing and network testing)
Network Testing - PoE Testing
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Detects and reports advertised and current link speed and link speed
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Ping both IPV4 and IPV6 addresses
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Detects the presence of VLANs
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CDP/LLDP/ NDP and VLAN identifi cation provides network configuration information
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Ping specifi c URL to verify WAN connectivity
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Blinks link light to identify location on a hub/switch/router port
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Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802.3af/at with load test for voltage drop
Physical Features
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High resolution full color graphical display
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Displays wire map in color per TIA-568A/B color codes, in pin or pair order (confi gurable)
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Protective rubber boot
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Micro USB connector (to export cable reports), RJ45 connector, and coax connector
Net Prowler Application
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Preview test results as PDF or CSV
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Perform throughput test using the Net Prowler
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Update Net Prowler Firmware
Specifications
Measurement Technology
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
Cable Measurements
Cable Testing and ID: up to 1000 ft (305 m)
Split Pair Detection: 3 ft (1 m) to 1,000 ft (305 m)
Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ± (5%+1ft)
Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes (RJ-45)
Supports 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-connector ID only remotes
Power over Ethernet
Tests for IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus)
compliant PoE
Loads cable up to 25.5 watts
(at class 4) Identifies Mode A or B (pairs with PoE)
Active Ethernet
Indicates advertised speeds of 10/100/1000base-t half or
full duplex
Can Link to network at 10/100base-t
Maximum Voltage
Parameters refer to the maximum voltage that can be applied to any 2 connector pins without causing damage to the tester.
• RJ Jack: 66 Vdc or 55 Vac
• F-connector: 50 Vdc or Vac
Save Test Results
Stores up to 250 Cable or network tests with user defined names
Tone Generation
Tone Frequencies: 730 Hz and 1440 Hz
Languages
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Battery Life
For 6 x AA, 9VDC, 2,200 mA-hr (typical) alkaline battery:
Operating – 20 hours typical
Standby – Life of battery (20uA max)
Batteries are included
Altitude
10,000 ft (3048 m) operating
Temperature
Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage: -22 to +140°F (-30 to 60°C)
Humidity
10 to 90% non-condensing
Enclosure
High-strength PC/ABS plastic with V0 rating with boot
Withstands 4 foot drop on to concrete
