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Fluke Networks LanMeter
- Troubleshoots and manages 10/100 Ethernet and Token Ring networks
- Frame relay, ISDN and T1/E1 troubleshooting
- Direct connectivity to test 100BASE-TX networks
- A large range of enhancement options for full network vision
- Auto-negotiate sensing capabilities Product Capabilities
The isolated nature of a switched network can be a nightmare for Network
Engineers who are responsible for troubleshooting problems in these environments.
The Enterprise LANMeter¬ Series provides you with troubleshooting and
management capabilities for 10/100 Ethernet and Token Ring networks. With
the SwitchWizard» and WideAreaWizard» options you can browse switch, router
and other SNMP statistics in a graphical user friendly manner. You can
also dig into frame relay, ISDN and T1/E1 configurations to check utilization
and connectivity problems.
The new WebRemote Control Option lets you access the power of the Enterprise
LANMeter regardless of where you are. Web access capability, which allows
you to view troubleshooting and analysis information using your web browser,
comes standard on LANMeter instruments with version 8.52 or higher. For
existing 68X Enterprise LANMeter users, download the latest software version
to get a 30-day trial of the WebRemote Control Option.
For 672, 675, 682 and 685 users, enhancement kits are available to allow
you to convert your existing LANMeter product to a 683 or 686 Enterprise
LANMeter capable of direct connection to Fast Ethernet networks. Additionally,
our Priority Support Gold Members automatically receive a 20% discount
on these enhancements.
Plummeting per-port costs for Fast Ethernet hubs and user demands for
higher bandwidth to the desktop are forcing many networks to adopt 100BASE-TX
as the technology of choice for growth and for replacement of aging hardware.
To support this trend, Fluke added direct connectivity for 100BASE-TX
to the already popular Enterprise LANMeter series test tools.
The 683 (10/100 Ethernet) and 686 (10/100 Ethernet, and Token Ring) Enterprise
LANMeters take advantage of the support for Fast Ethernet offered by implementing
a complete auto-negotiate sensing capability. Users may connect to 10
or 100 Mbps Ethernet drops indiscriminately, and the instrument will automatically
detect which speed is present and link accordingly. Or, if advanced testing
is appropriate, the user may configure 10 or 100 Mbps explicitly in order
to force a connection at the desired speed.
TDR Specifications
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| Resolution |
0.3 m (1 ft) |
| Minimum Distance |
0 m (0 ft) measures right up to connection
point |
| Maximum Distance |
Dependent on cable type
BNC (ThickLAN) 600 m (2000 ft)
BNC (ThinLAN) 300 m (1000 ft)
STP 600 m (2000 ft)
UTP 300 m (1000 ft) |
Measurement Accuracy
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| DC Resistance |
(BNC Connector): 0 ohms to 200 ohms |
| Accuracy |
±10% |
| Cable Length |
0 to 30 meters (0 to 100 ft)
±(1% of reading +0.3 m (1 ft))
30 to 300 meters (100 to 1000 ft) ±2% of reading |
| Real-Time Clock |
The LANMeter time stamps the beginning and
end of tests from an internal real-time clock. |
Information Storage
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| Data Files |
Files may be saved internal to the unit. These
files include screen captures, ASCII formatted scrolling lists and
data log information. The File manager provides management for saved
files by allowing export to a PC via the LANMeter serial port or E-Mail
over a network connection. |
| Station Lists |
A list of 512 addresses can be stored which
establishes a symbolic name for MAC, IP, VINES IP and IPX addresses.
Multiple station lists will support a maximum of 4096 stations. |
| Flash ROM Technology
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The LANMeter analyzer's Flash
ROM technology protects your investment by allowing software updates
to be loaded quickly and easily from you PC via an RS-232 serial link. |
Cable Test Functions
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| Cable Types |
Unshielded twisted pair LAN cables of all
categories:
(100 ohm UTP category 3, 4, and 5)
Foil-screened twisted pair cables (100¬ ScTP, category 3, 4, and 5)
Shielded twisted pair cables (150¬, IBM Type 1, 6, and 9)
Coaxial cables: ThickLAN (10BASE5), ThinLAN (10BASE2), RG-58 Foam |
| Test Standards |
TIA Link Committee standards for both channel
and basic link, category 3, 4, and 5
ISO/IEC IS-11801 Class C, and D
IEEE 10BASE5, 10BASE2, and 10BASE-T
IEEE Token Ring 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps
IEEE 100BASE-TX
IEEE 100BASE-T4
IEEE 802.12 (100VG-AnyLAN), 4-UTP
TP-PMD |
| Autotest |
The LANMeter automatically executes a series
of measurements and compares the results against the selected network
specification resulting in PASS/FAIL test results. Typical Autotest
test time is 32 seconds. The applicable tests are described below: |
| Cable Length |
Resolution: 0.1m (1 ft)
Minimum Distance: 0m (0 ft)
Maximum Distance: depends upon the cable type
Type 1 (STP) >600m (2,000 ft)
UTP 300m (1,000 ft)
50 ohm Coax >600m (2,000 ft)
Accuracy: 0 to 30m: ±(1% of reading +0.5m;) 30 to 300m ±2% of reading |
| Characteristic Impedance |
Twisted Pair Range: 50 ohms to 200 ohms
Coax Range: 25 ohms to 100 ohms
Accuracy: ±(5 ohms + 5% of reading) |
| Wiremap |
Test up to four pairs.
PASS/FAIL on pairs called out in selected network specification. |
| DC Resistance |
500 ohms to 500 K ohms (± 10%) RJ-45
10 ohms to 200 ohms (± 10%) BNC |
| Test Storage |
Up to 128 Autotest summary results |
General Specifications
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| Dimensions |
29.2 x 17.8 x 6.7 cm (11.5 x 7.0 x 2.65 in) |
| Weight |
2 kg (4.5 lbs) |
| Keyboard |
36 key Elastomeric with alphanumeric and dedicated
keys |
| Display |
240 x 128 pixel bit-mapped LCD. (H x W) 12
x 6.5 cm [4.75" x 2.5"] |
| LED Indicators |
19 Light Emitting Diodes. |
| Power |
Removable/Rechargeable NiCad (9 Sub-C Cells)
with average 3 hours operating time. Recharges in three hours. |
| Note |
Continuous use of the display backlight will
reduce battery operating time by approximately 33%. |
| Communication Port |
RS-232C Serial Port (DB-9) |
| Network Ports |
Ethernet:
HUB Connector (RJ-45)
NIC Connector (RJ-45)
BNC (ThinLAN)
Token Ring:
MAU Connector (RJ-45 and DB-9)
NIC Connector (RJ-45 and DB-9) |
| Operating Temperature |
10 to 30ÁC |
| Warranty |
One year (Extended warranty is available) |
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