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724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10Chapter 2: Overview• Enables you to test in-line between two devices to determine the autonegotiated speed.•

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11Chapter 2: OverviewHelp with device installation and PoE: Installers of VoIP phones, IP cameras, or access p

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12Chapter 2: OverviewWhat is LAN Performance Verification?LAN performance verification means that a UTP cable pas

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13Chapter 2: Overview2.5 The LPV List of FunctionsUTP CABLES. LAN Performance Verification Level 1 tests:√ Lengt

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 14Chapter 2: Overview√ Data signal strength. Single-sided test exercises the suspect hub, switch, or PC and disp

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 15Chapter 3: The 3 Phases of LAN Installation3. The Three Phases of LAN InstallationThe LPV is designed for the

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 16Chapter 4: Faceplate Description4. Faceplate DescriptionThe CAT5/5e/6 LAN Performance Verifier is illustrated i

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17Chapter 4: Faceplate DescriptionFigure 4-1. LAN Performance Verifier and Remote Probe.

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18Chapter 5: Documenting Test Results5. Documenting Test ResultsThe LAN Performance Verifier includes three ways

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19Chapter 6: Operation6. Operation6.1 Powering On and BacklightingFigure 6-1 shows the tester’s backlight select

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2FCC and IC RFI StatementsFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STAT

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20Chapter 6: Operation6.2 The Main Unit’s Navigation ButtonTo navigate through the LAN Performance Verifier scree

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21Chapter 6: OperationThis menu shown in Figure 6-4 is the gateway to all the LPV’s tests. Scroll the cursor wit

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 22Chapter 6: OperationWhen the Level 1 test is complete, you can choose to continue to Level 2 and use real data

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-7. Press the down arrow button q after cable is connected.Follow the instruction

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 24Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-8. Stranded or Solid wire selection screen.The LAN Performance Verifier has the un

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 25Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-9. Testing progress is shown on the screen.Figure 6-10. Any problems will be disp

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 26Chapter 6: OperationTime to test: Short cables take longer to test because fewer measurements per pass are poss

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 27Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-12. Remote probe.Figure 6-13. LPV Level 1 final screen (when you see this, Level

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 28Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-14. Test results option screen.REVIEW TEST: View results from the Level 1 test. Af

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 29Chapter 6: Operation6.3.3 CAT5/6 UTP LPV Level 2Figure 6-15. Perform LAN Performance Verification Level 2. (UT

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3NOM StatementNormas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety StatementINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD1. Todas las

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 30Chapter 6: OperationFAQ: What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 and when do I use it? Level 1 verif

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 31Chapter 6: OperationFirst example (shown in Figure 6-17): The LPV has found a Gigabit device (1000 Mbps) on Pa

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 32Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-20. Review, create a name for the test and/or save the test results.6.3.4 Reviewi

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 33Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-22. Cable Category is the first screen of many that are stored.The “cable catego

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 34Chapter 6: OperationLAN Performance Verification Level 1 displays the projected speed capability of the cable.

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 35Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-25. LPV Level 1 Pass/Fail Summary Screen.DELAY OK: The propagation delay of the c

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 36Chapter 6: OperationIf tolerance is below 15%, you may wish to consider using a repeater, hub, or switch to sho

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 37Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-28. Propagation and skew per pair.Timing data per pair: The next two screens give

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 38Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-30. Signal levels of real live data from a 100-Mbps switch.The signal level scree

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 39Chapter 6: OperationLAN Performance Verification Level 2 displays the LAN Performance Verified Level 2 speed c

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4NOM Statement9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La co

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 40Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-33. Test results option screen “EXIT.“See Section 6.4 for Saving and Naming instru

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 41Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-35. UTP Cable Test Main menu.BASIC TEST UTP: Move the cursor to BASIC TEST and pr

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 42Chapter 6: OperationNOTE: If the far end of the cable is connected to any device it will notify you to check t

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 43Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-38. UTP pairs and length are displayed. Select MAP + TRACE for wiremap and tones

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 44Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-40. A correct wire map for a straight through UTP cable.UTP WIRE MAP: The wire ma

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 45Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-42. Select COAX CABLE from Main Menu.COAX CABLE TESTING: Move the cursor to coax

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 46Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-44. Connect the coax cable to the F connector on the Main Unit and select coax. Th

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 47Chapter 6: OperationIf the COAX CABLE TEST concludes with a wire map display and no reported errors, the cable

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 48Chapter 6: OperationEXIT: Discards the test results and returns to the Main Menu.Figure 6-48. Select EDIT TEST

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 49Chapter 6: OperationFor the purposes of learning the naming routine, select START FRESH and follow the exercis

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5NOM Statement18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contac

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 50Chapter 6: OperationThe UP and DOWN arrows rotate the “LETTERLOOP” to the right and left. The SEL key copies th

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 51Chapter 6: OperationSpecial characters in the LETTER LOOP:t Backspace over letters without erasing them.u Forw

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 52Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-53. To review or erase stored readings, select PRINTER MEMORY from the Main Menu.P

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 53Chapter 6: OperationREVIEW: Use the UP and DOWN arrow to find the reading you wish to review in Printer Memory

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 54Chapter 6: Operation6.6 Printing from a PCTransfer the test readings from the Main Unit to the PC using the sup

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 55Chapter 6: Operation4. Save the file using Excel's File>"Save as". See the Readme.doc file

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 56Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-60. Import Report screen.5. Import Report: The LPV spreadsheet’s first step is to

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 57Chapter 6: Operation8. After the readings are downloaded, press the “Edit Report” button to launch the sprea

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 58Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-63. LPV.XLS spreadsheet.Typical LPV printoutNOTE: If Level 2 testing was not perf

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 59Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-64. Sample LPV printout.

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 6Trademarks Used in this ManualTrademarks Used in this ManualBlack Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 60Chapter 6: Operation6.7 Network TestingDisplay the advertised and negotiated speeds of LAN devices and view the

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 61Chapter 6: OperationNETWORK PORTS (USE RIGHT JACK): Select Network Ports to display the capabilities of a LAN

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 62Chapter 6: OperationSCAN ONE PORT: Move the cursor to SCAN ONE PORT and press SELECT if you wish to display the

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 63Chapter 6: OperationFirst example (previous page): The LPV has found a Gigabit device (1000 Mbps) on Pairs 1,

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 64Chapter 6: OperationThe signal level screen is a powerful tool. It is a live signal attenuation display. If th

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 65Chapter 6: Operation6.7.2 Monitor InlineMove the cursor to MONITOR INLINE and press SELECT if you wish to view

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 66Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-76. Plug in two ports screen.CAPABILITY SCREEN. This screen (or similar) appears a

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 67Chapter 6: OperationThe monitor inline test is complete. Data can be transmitted between the two LAN devices w

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 68Chapter 6: OperationFigure 6-80. Scroll down and select Send Beacon.Figure 6-81. Port beacon example.PORT BEACO

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 69Appendix A: Straight-Through CouplerAppendix A. Straight-Through CouplerWhen installing or troubleshooting a L

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7Table of ContentsTable of Contents1. Specifications ...

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 70Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsAppendix B. Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsWhat is TCP/IP: TCP/IP is

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 71Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsBecause TCP/IP is so common, Windows® and many UNIX® systems have b

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 72Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging Tools#2: You are having a problem with one of your workstations communi

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 73Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsPing notes: If you want to ping another workstation or server and y

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 74Appendix B: Ping and TCP/IP Debugging ToolsExecuting troubleshooting programs from the command line:All the pro

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 75Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsAppendix C. Examples of UTP Cable FaultsA good cable: A cable that pas

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 76Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsThe screen shows a 330-foot cable with split pairs at 154 feet. If the

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 77Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsOpens in cable pairs generate errors in both in skew tests and in wire

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 78Appendix C: Examples of UTP Cable FaultsDuring the wire map test, you probably noticed that the indica-tor ligh

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 79Appendix D: Making a Correct UTP CableAppendix D. Making a Correct UTP CableTwisted-Pair Cables: Unshielded tw

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 8Chapter 1: Specifications1. SpecificationsPower — (2) 9-V batteries (one for test unit and one for probe)Size —

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 80Appendix D: Making a Correct UTP Cable• Use good-quality connectors and tools.RJ-45 Connectors (sockets and plu

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724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 9Chapter 2: Overview2. Overview2.1 IntroductionOver half of all network problems are caused by faulty cables. An