LanXPLORER PRO In-Line Network Troubleshooter (R150001)

The LanXPLORER Pro network troubleshooter is a tester for analysing and diagnosing problems in networks, cabling and Ethernet devices using copper, fibre and Wi-Fi interfaces.

PoE/PoE+ load tests to determine the maximum power available
PoE/PoE+ monitor that shows the voltage and current used at the device
Optical power indication to test your fibre optic cabling
VLAN automatic detection of VLAN ID
Wi-Fi monitor – signal strength (dBm) and Signal to Noise ratio (SNR)
Wiremap testing for open, shorts, miswires and split pairs
Distance to fault for copper data cabling
VoIP monitor – measure QoS in real time using the in-line mode
Network congestion – identify the top 10 talkers and listeners
Traffic stats – monitor Min/Max/AVG throughput in MB/s
NETMAP – list all IP and MAC addresses on the network
Network Discovery – display crucial network information using LLDP/CDP/EDP
TREND AnyWARE™ mobile app – share PDF reports with colleagues and clients

Features

The LanXPLORER PRO network troubleshooter has all the features of the NaviTEK NT Pro as well as the following:

Monitor PoE power consumption in-line
NETMAP list all networks devices
NETVERIFY compare two NETMAP scans to identity changes on the network
In-line mode for Ethernet device troubleshooting (copper)
VoIP QoS and signal testing
Wi-Fi interface to access network
Wi-Fi site survey @2.4/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Top 10 bandwidth talkers and listenersDiscover IP address conflicts
Traffic statistics – network and devices
Touch screen

Applications

Identify sources of network congestion
Identify new, missing or rogue network devices
Troubleshoot PoE devices
Determine cause of VoIP quality issues
Locate Wi-Fi deadspots
Determine whether source of network connectivity issue is the LAN or PC/Network device
Cable installation testing – i.e. wiremap/length
Cable troubleshooting – i.e. TDR/distance to faultNetwork verification testing – following installation, moves, additions and changes to LAN/Internet
Port profiling – check ID and services provided at each port of a switch
Network auditing – i.e. document devices connected to LAN

Voice over IP (VoIP) – Monitor Quality of Service (QoS) in real time using In-Line Mode

Quality of Service (QoS) is measured in real time when LanXPLORER Pro is connected in-line between a VoIP phone using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and the network. QoS metrics include jitter, delay, total packets, packet loss, source/destination IP addresses and port number. With standard SIP, signalling processes are shown including call pick up, phone number of both phones and duration.

Wi-Fi Testing – Resolve issues on your Wi-Fi network and reduce downtime

As well as using the Wi-Fi interface (2.4/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) to connect and troubleshoot the network, the LanXPLORER Pro can perform a Wi-Fi site survey that displays the access point ID, signal strength, channel and encryption status. Quickly identify causes of slow Wi-Fi networks or connection issues, such as overlapping Wi-Fi channels or wrong SSID setup. Identify top wireless bandwidth consumers and total aggregate bandwidth consumption (overloaded access point) when connecting the LanXPLORER Pro between wireless access point and the network.

Ethernet Device Diagnostics and Troubleshooting using In-line Mode (Copper)

The in-line feature allows monitoring of network traffic between any two devices on the network to diagnose Ethernet issues that cannot be detected by software tools running on a PC or managed switch.

Top 10 Talkers and Listeners

Identifies top 10 bandwidth consuming devices (both transmitting and receiving) on the network to help troubleshooting, e.g. connect between core switch and the internet router to monitor total incoming and outgoing internet bandwidth consumption and identify top 10 bandwidth consuming devices.

Traffic Statistics

Monitor Min/Max/AVG throughput in Mb/s, packet count, frame size and Ethernet protocols.

VLAN Detection

Automatic detection of VLAN ID’s.

Network Diagnostic and Troubleshooting using End-Point Mode (Copper, fibre and Wi-Fi)

The end-point feature is used to monitor and examine the LAN when connected directly to a network port or a mirrored port.NETMAP/NETVERIFYThis function performs a scan of your entire network to identify all active devices by IP address, MAC address and host name which can be saved and compared to future NETMAPs to identify new or removed network devices, or changes in network configuration.

Network ConflictsIdentifies source of network conflicts such as unintentionally adding DHCP servers or devices using duplicate IP addresses.

Network Discovery

Connect to active network ports or Ethernet devices to verify network status and connectivity.

Displays port ID of LLDP/CDP enabled switches to eliminate manual cable tracing
Check Ethernet connectivity at device location to 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Verify network configuration (device IP/gateway address/subnet mask)
Identify IP address/name of router and number of hops between network points with traceroute test
Troubleshoot devices by connecting directly to the Ethernet port to test operation, speed and duplex settings of the device
Ping local network devices such as DNS, gateway/router, file servers, network printers, wireless access points, etc. Test internet connectivity by pinging website URL’s, e.g. www.google.com to verify min, max and average response time

Rogue Devices

Identify devices that are generating network errors or degrading network performance, e.g. computers
infected with malware creating broadcast storms that may disable or congest a network.

IEEE 802.1x

Use the 802.1X protocol to log onto networks secured by this standard, avoiding unnecessary security
complications and lengthy project delays. (802.1X is a standard for port-based Network Access Control
(PNAC))

Power over Ethernet (PoE) TestingPoE Monitoring

Monitor PoE consumed by the device (voltage and current).

PoE/PoE+ Load Test

Performs PoE/PoE+ load tests to determine the maximum power available to a PoE device at its installed location.

IP Camera/CCTV Diagnostics and Troubleshooting using In-line Mode (Copper)

Connect between network and NVR (Network video recorder) to identify IP address, host name and bandwidth consumption of each camera. Connect between individual IP camera and the network to monitor bandwidth and power consumed using PoE.

Cable Testing (Copper and Fibre)

The LanXPLORER Pro offers a series of tests to aid troubleshooting

Copper Cabling Tests

Wiremap test for open, shorts, miswires and split pairs to TIA-568 standard
Distance to fault using TDR technology (copper only)
Ability to identify and trace cables with a compatible amplifier probe
Port blink to visually trace cable from work area outlet to network switch

Fibre Cabling Tests

Optical power indication (with compatible SFP modules)
Port blink to visually trace cable from work area outlet to network switch
Check the fibre SFP characteristics including the vendor name, model number and optical power level

Custom Wiremap

LanXPLORER Pro provides an extended list of wiremap templates for common Ethernet cable types including CAT 6A/7A/8, and non-Ethernet cable, such as Profinet, ISDN and Deutsche Bahn (German Rail system).