DTX Series Network Service Module

Certify cabling and verify network availability

using one handheld tool.

Increase the value of your services

The industry’s leading tool for certifying twisted-pair cabling and fiber can also verify the
delivery of network services over copper. The Network Service Module is an add-on to the
DTX Cable Analyzer that quickly tells a technician if IP-level services and/or Power over Ethernet
are available. By coupling service testing with cable certification, the DTX delivers important
information that proves an installation conforms to standards and best practices. In addition,
LinkWare Cable Management software documents test results and displays them in professional,
easy-to-read reports.

The best practice approach Network service availability

What is the best practice for testing a The Network Service Module measures the
cable installation? utilization of the link under test as a
The three key elements are: percentage of total available bandwidth.
As users demand increasingly reliable 1. Certifying that the cabling infrastructure The Network Service Module can blink the

meets TIA/EIA standards activity light of the port to which it is

network services, the requirements for
2. Verifying network service availability connected to verify proper port connection.
network testing become ever more The Network Service Module will report the
3. Documenting test results
strenuous. Whether you’re activating a characteristics and capabilities of the hub or
Following this approach:
new service, installing Power over switch. In troubleshooting mode this lets a
• Provides the highest level of assurance technician quickly determine whether a work
Ethernet or performing moves, adds • Avoids callbacks area outlet is connected to the desired device
and changes, best practice demands • Reduces network downtime and port, and which services are available.
verifying service availability after
Verifying Network Services Power over Ethernet (PoE)
certifying the cabling link. If you both The Network Service Module tests link A growing number of products rely on
and document all test results in a connectivity, network services and Power Power over Ethernet (PoE) over twisted-pair
over Ethernet to verify network services. cable for operating current. Voice over
consolidated report you will assure
Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones and
end-users that the network infrastruc- Link connectivity 802.11 Wireless Access Points are the two
ture was delivered in good working The Network Service Module uses the IP Ping most common. The Network Service Module
function to bounce packets off key network verifies that the Power Supply Equipment
order. The DTX Network Service Module
devices including servers and gateways, and (PSE) is delivering current in compliance with
in conjunction with the DTX Series
then measure the response time. Successful the IEEE 802.3af standard. Furthermore, the
CableAnalyzer™ is the fastest way execution of a Ping establishes that the link DTX can create Wiremaps of cable links that
to do just that. supports communication on the network. support PoE, even if they are powered by
Where a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Midspan PoE supplies.
Protocol) server is active on the network,
the Network Service Module will obtain its
IP address from the DHCP server and then
ascertain the IP addresses of other devices
on the network.

Expand your vision into the network with the

Technical Data DTX-NSM Network Service Module.
Features
• Verify network service availability –
determines whether a telecom outlet
is active, identifies its data rates up to
1Gbps, and whether power is available
for PoE.

• Check link utilization and error

conditions – measures the utilization
of the link under-test as a percentage of
available bandwidth; identifies broadcast
traffic and the presence of network errors.

• Port identification – blinks switch/hub

port light; verifies if the link is connected
to the proper port or determines where a
work area outlet is connected. View the Negotiation Details screen to see details of the Verify link connectivity with key devices like severs
connection including PoE status. or gateways using the Ethernet Ping function.
• Verify link connectivity to the network
up to 1 Gigabit Ethernet – uses the
DHCP server to get an IP address,
Pings the default router and DNS Server
at 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1Gbps. Or you
can assign IP addresses manually to
ping network devices.

• Verify PoE – verifies availability and

voltage levels for links connected to
power sourcing equipment to supply
powered devices for Power over Ethernet
applications such as VoIP and
Wireless Access Points.

• Documents both cabling link certification

and network availability and link
connectivity test results in a consolidated Document all the network tests executed as an
integrated part of the cable certification documentation
report using LinkWare. provided by LinkWare. The DTX-NSM module shows the traffic on the link-
• Troubleshoot link – determines whether under-test. The traffic is captured and analyzed every
second; the unit also tracks the average of each
performance problems are cabling or parameter and a “high-water mark.”
network-related. Ordering Information
Model Description
DTX-NSM DTX Network Module:
includes one module that
plugs into the back of N E T W O R K S U P E R V I S I O N

the main unit of the Fluke Networks

P.O. Box 777, Everett, WA USA 98206-0777
DTX CableAnalyzer
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worldwide. To find your local office contact details, go to
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