Atec NT-IL User Manual

NetTool

™

Inline Network Tester

Network professionals know what a

challenge it can be to resolve a trou-

blesome desktop-to-network connec-

tivity problem. Bad RJ crimp? Wrong

e-mail server? Duplex mismatch? Or

maybe a bad NIC?

There are three typical causes of a

network connectivity problem:

1. The PC is not properly configured

to take advantage of a particular

network resource

2. The network resource is not avail-

able (or active) on the network

3. There is a cable problem prevent-

ing this network connection

How do you tell what the problem

is? Fluke Networks has put an end to

the guessing game with the NetTool

Inline Network Tester. NetTool

• Inline Mode – Connect between two net-
work devices and listen to the traffic
between them; detect common connec­tivity problems like speed and duplex
mismatch, link problems, errors and much
more

• Identify PC’s Network Configuration –
Review list of servers a PC is configured
to use, including services offered, name,
IP address and subnet

• Problems Log – Alerts you to excessive
errors, duplicate IPs, unanswered DNS
queries, TCP/IP connection failures, and
many more

• Spot available network resources – See
the IP address, MAC address, subnet, and
services offered by active servers, routers
and printers

• Distinguish service offered at a net-
work drop – Determine whether a drop is
offering Ethernet, Phone, Token Ring, or
is inactive

• Verify connection speed, duplex, and
utilization – At-a-glance, see vital link
configuration and health information

• Generate reports that document your
troubleshooting – Download your test
results into a PDF file format so you can
document your network performance and
efficiently escalate problems with hard
data

• Identify protocols being used by the PC
and on the Network – IP, NetWare,
NetBIOS, Apple, and other protocols are
listed so you can detect protocol mis­matches, and isolate unwanted protocols
that waste valuable bandwidth

• Automatically Ping key devices – with
one touch of a button, ping as many as
10 pre-selected devices to verify full net­work availability

• Perform basic cable tests – Check a
patch cable or a run of installed Ethernet
wiring for length, shorts, split pairs, or
opens, including pin-to-pin connection

• Monitor network health – See frames
sent, utilization, broadcasts, errors,
collisions for full or half-duplex 10 or
100 MB connections, with individual
counts for both the desktop and network
conversations

combines cable, network, and PC

configuration testing in one

palm-sized tool, so you’ll have

everything you need to quickly

resolve even the toughest network

connectivity problem.

Technical Data

Vision into the network and PC connection

Inline functionality

NetTool Pro Model with
ping and reporting

Minimum training time,
maximum productivity

See network resources

Product capabilities

Inline functionality reduces testing time

and frustration Use NetTool to troubleshoot

PC and network connections. Connect

NetTool inline between a PC and the network

and it listens to their network traffic.

NetTool analyzes the link on both sides and

displays advertised and actual duplex, as

well as negotiated speed and link configura-

tion. Once NetTool completes the link analy-

sis, it reports on the PC-to-network conver-

sation while the PC accesses network

devices. NetTool displays the PC’s network

addresses and network servers used, and

detects speed and duplex mismatches and

other problems. NetTool reveals how the PC

is configured: MAC and IP addresses, servers

(DHCP, email, HTTP and DNS), routers and

printers used.

New NetTool Pro Model adds Ping and

Reporting Verify connectivity to other net-

work devices by using IP Ping features. Ping

a default router, a single device or a list of

up to 10 network devices. By adding Ping,

NetTool Pro dramatically shortens the trou-

bleshooting cycle. Pinging a key device such

as a router, server, or printer forces it to

immediately reveal that the device is active

on the network, completing a vital step in

the troubleshooting process. NetTool Pro also

adds new reporting capabilities so test

results identifying network resources and PC

configuration can be downloaded and shared

with other team members. This network doc-

umentation is especially helpful when work-

ing as part of a team or escalating the prob-

lem to a more experienced troubleshooter.

The NetTool Pro Model includes all the Inline

features and benefits as well.

Minimum Training Time, Maximum

Productivity NetTool is so easy to use, even

inexperienced technicians can get up to

speed quickly with minimal training. And it’s

priced so every technician can have one.

Reducing the time and expense associated

with troubleshooting PC and network con-

nection problems, NetTool dramatically

increases technician productivity.

Gold SuperVision Support

Fluke Networks SuperVision Support leads the industry with programs that protect

and add value to your investment. When you purchase Gold SuperVision Support,

you’ll receive unlimited priority technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a

day; free software application upgrades; and overnight exhange units so you’ll

never be without your NetTool.

Inline and Inline Pro models to
match your testing needs.

Both models fit Inline between two network
devices, and tell you what’s happening
between them. The Pro model accelerates
your testing by helping you quickly confirm
that key devices are active on the network,
and also helps you document your work.
(Note: the NetTool Inline Model comes with
25-use trials of both Ping and Reporting
functions of the Pro Model). The NetTool
Inline Network Tester is a must for any net­work professional who installs or trou­bleshoots networked PCs.

FREE holster with registration

Register your NetTool Inline Tester and
receive a FREE holster. This durable, soft
case protects your NetTool and allows you to
hang it up or wear it on your belt.

Registration qualifies you for 60 days or
three incidents (whichever comes first) of
free telephone support at [phone]
(U.S. and Canada), 00 800 632 63200,
or [phone] in Europe, or
[phone] from all other countries.
Registered customers may also access our
Knowledge Base of operation and application
articles located on our website.

Specifications

Media access 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX

Identifies 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (full or half-duplex), Token Ring (4/16 Mbps),

Phone* (tip and ring pins), Inactive terminated and open network cables

Cable Tests Wiremap, cable length, opens, shorts, and split pairs. Accuracy: ±10% for

Cat 5 cable

Ports 2 Shielded Hub/NIC connector (RJ-45).
Serial port customized 2.5mm “stereo” input jack
Interface Push button navigation of icon/menu-driven view
Power Removable alkaline batteries, optional rechargeable NiMH batteries or optional

A/C adapter. Approximately 20 hours continuous use with 4 alkaline batteries.

Dimensions 12.5 cm x 7.8 cm x 4.3 cm (5 in x 3 in x 1.7 in)
Weight 210 g (.46 lbs.)
Warranty One year (extended warranty available).
LED Indicators One on each side reporting instantaneous utilization, and

one on each side reporting link, collisions and errors

*NetTool can detect telephone signals. However, it is not designed to be used on public telephone networks.

Improve Switched
Network Visibility with
OneTouch Series II
Network Assistant

For an in-depth look

at your switched

network, be sure to

ask about another

powerful handheld

tester for frontline

troubleshooting.

Ordering Information

Model Description

NT-IL NetTool Inline Model

NT-PRO NetTool Pro Model

NetTool Inline and Pro models include NetTool Tester, serial cable, four AA

batteries, wiremap adapter, quick reference guide, and CD–ROM containing users

manual and NetTool Blaster update utility software.

Options and Accessories

Model Description

NT-IL-OPT NetTool Inline Option Only (Turns an NT into an NT-IL)

NT-PRO-OPT NetTool Pro Option Only (adds Ping and Reporting Features to any NetTool)

GOLD-NT NetTool Gold Priority Support

NT-AC-ADAPT NetTool AC Power Adapter

NT-BATT-CHG NetTool 900 mA Battery Charger

BATT-AA-NIMH AA Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack

NETWORKSUPERVISION

Fluke Networks, Inc.

P.O. Box 777, Everett, WA USA 98206
[phone] Fax [phone]

Fluke Networks Europe

The Metro Centre, Unit 1, Dwight Road
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9HG U.K.
00800 632 632 00, [phone]
Fax [phone]

Canada [phone] Fax [phone]
M-East/Africa [phone]

Fax [phone]
Other countries call [phone]
Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
Web access: http://www.flukenetworks.com

2002 Fluke Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Pentium is a

©

registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Visio, Windows and
NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IPX is
a registered trademark of Novell Corporation. NetBIOS is a
trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Printed in U.S.A. 6/2002 1567676 D-ENG-N Rev D