tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13777170.post6642190807571578019..comments2024-03-11T02:35:50.848-05:00Comments on grand stream dreams: On the Hunt…Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13777170.post-47963004890854793642011-10-03T06:14:39.113-05:002011-10-03T06:14:39.113-05:00Hey Claus,
Not sure if you are using Cisco switch...Hey Claus,<br /><br />Not sure if you are using Cisco switches, but if you are how about Cisco Discovery Protocol?<br /><br />Have a look here: <a href="http://chall32.blogspot.com/2009/10/cisco-discovery-protocol-for-windows.html" rel="nofollow">http://chall32.blogspot.com/2009/10/cisco-discovery-protocol-for-windows.html</a><br /><br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319180436896280043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13777170.post-21858180013180936462011-09-24T20:45:42.782-05:002011-09-24T20:45:42.782-05:00@ Adam -- thanks for the tool tips!
I actually ...@ Adam -- thanks for the tool tips! <br /><br />I actually first wondered if there was a simple (RadioShack hack) method to wire up a blinking version of a loop-back plug. (I'm sure there are plans somewhere on the web for such a thing.) I've got a handful of similar loopback RJ-45 connectors I made and played with before finding the "blinky light" tool from Psiber.<br /><br />I also have an slightly older version of the Fluke Networks MMP-50 MicroMapper Pro I love for wire-mapping and continuity troubleshooting. It is light and dependable and the ID plugs are a real help in some situations. However, while it doubles as a great toner, it doesn't have a cool blinky feature.<br /><br />I'll definitely look deeper into the Fluke Nettool Pro you mentioned. The price point of the Psiber tool was a strong selling point as we could get several for our team at its price point...and it was much easier for our technicians to adopt...but for the advanced work, getting the immediate CDP feedback would be golden. I'm really intrigued!<br /><br />We also have in the tool rack an older model Fluke CableAnalyzer. I don't remember the model offhand, but its two units together present as a big honkin Tonka-Truck looking monster. I only drag it out when I have to do hard-core cable performance testing and analysis on problem equipment to rule out performance issues with the cable/run itself. It can do wire-maps and even "beacon" the switch, but it feels like overkill to find a switch-port with these other pocket-tools.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment and suggestions!<br /><br />Cheers! Claus V.Claushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692921474310162470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13777170.post-35796160456755901322011-09-24T20:00:42.485-05:002011-09-24T20:00:42.485-05:00If you are trying to find a port on a switch that&...If you are trying to find a port on a switch that's live, you can use the SuperLooper Ethernet Loopback Jack & Plug for $5.99. That should show up on the switch as a solid light (instead of the normal "blinky" light).<br /><br />I picked up a Fluke Nettool Pro from eBay for $275. This includes CDP so you can just plug it in to the jack end and it will tell you the port #/switch that is on the other end. Has to be a Cisco switch though.<br /><br />For tone and cable verification: I use the Testum TP-350. Goes for about $75.Adam Leinssnoreply@blogger.com