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Network+ Study Guide (N10-003)

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Diagnostic Tools
 

  • Network Monitor - Tracks usage of network resources(good for establishing a network baseline).
  • Performance Monitor - Tracks usage of various resources over time(good for establishing a general baseline).
  • Tone Generator - Used to test cabling. Identifies which cable or wire is being tested by generating different tones.
  • TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer): Sends a signal down a cable and measures the distance that the signal travelled before bouncing back(like sonar). Used to find opens and shorts in cables.
  • Oscilloscope - Tests cable by determining where there are shorts, crimps or attenuation.
  • Protocol Analyzers - This tool is used to monitor network traffic and display packet and protocol statistics and information.
  • Optical Testers - A tool used to monitor and troubleshoot the performance of a fiber optic network.
  • Crimping Tools - Crimping tools are used to connect cabling to their appropriate connectors. There are different crimping tools for different types of connections.
  • Punch Down Tool - A punch down tool is used to connect cabling such as telephone and Ethernet to wall jacks.