In this lab, the student will work with Ethernet cables to determine their characteristics and identify potential problems. The student will use some of the key capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner such as cable mapping and NIC Test. As networks run faster and become more complex, infrastructure cabling and devices must operate to precise levels in a tighter performance window. As a result, nearly 80% of network problems stem from simple wiring and connection problems. The following resources will be required: • Ethernet straight-through patch cables, which are good and bad • Ethernet crossover cables • Ethernet cable from wall plate RJ-45 jack through a patch panel • Hub. | Cisco SrsTEMS Lab Fluke LinkRunner - Cable and NIC Tests LinkRunner Objective Become familiar with the capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner Verify cable length and integrity Determine where a cable terminates Verify PC NIC functionality Background Preparation In this lab the student will work with Ethernet cables to determine their characteristics and identify potential problems. The student will use some of the key capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner such as cable mapping and NIC Test. As networks run faster and become more complex infrastructure cabling and devices must operate to precise levels in a tighter performance window. As a result nearly 80 of network problems stem from simple wiring and connection problems. The following resources will be required Ethernet straight-through patch cables which are good and bad Ethernet crossover cables Ethernet cable from wall plate RJ-45 jack through a patch panel Hub and or switch Computer with NIC 1 - 4 CCNA 1 Networking Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. The following URLs provide information on the Fluke LinkRunner. The first one is a virtual demo of LinkRunner capabilities and the second is a link to the downloadable LinkRunner Quick Reference Guide in various languages. http us LAN Handheld Testers LinkRunner see it http us LAN Handheld Testers LinkRunner Step 1 Become familiar with the capabilities of the Fluke LinkRunner Access the virtual demo of the LinkRunner using the first URL listed above. Try different tests to become familiar with its capabilities. Step 2 Obtain access to the LinkRunner Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide may be accessed online directly or downloaded to a PC using the link provided above. The instructor may also have a copy of the Quick Reference Guide available. Selected pages of the Quick Reference Guide have been reproduced in this lab. The illustration below shows the .
