Autotest, Introduction, Running autotest – Fluke Network Tester User Manual

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Chapter 3

AutoTest

Introduction

AutoTest provides a good starting point for trying to
determine what devices are on your network and for
making a quick assessment of your network’s overall
condition. Results from AutoTest can alert you to
connectivity problems before they impact network
performance. This chapter shows you how to run
AutoTest and describes the results this test provides.

Running AutoTest

To run AutoTest:

1.

Connect NetTool, using one of the connection
schemes documented under “Connecting NetTool” in
Chapter 2.

2.

Turn on the tester.

The AutoTest screen (Figure 3-1) is displayed.
AutoTest flashes to indicate that the tester is ready to
run a test:

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Figure 3-1. AutoTest Screen

3.

Press SELECT.

NetTool searches both RJ-45 connections to
determine what it is connected to. Upon completion,
a connection diagram is displayed.

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