Tuesday, 19 October 2010 10:43
Fluke unveils EtherScope Series II Network Assistant v5
October 19, 2010Fluke Networks is offering its latest EtherScope Series II Network Assistant (version 5) with Health Audit test, which provides visual diagnosis of wired and wireless LAN health with one click. Health Audit measures, evaluates and scores dozens of network attributes and displays the results on one screen using clear status icons. When problems are identified, intelligent “drill-downs” guide the user to the root cause. In addition, EtherScope 5 comes equipped with a streamlined user interface—a simplified set of icons representing the most frequently used EtherScope tests. To measure critical network performance parameters of throughput, frame loss, delay and jitter, version 5 incorporates the ProVision test—a test methodology for private network operators and carriers.
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Friday, 08 October 2010 15:06
Exfo MaxTester DSL hand-held FTTx tester
October 8, 2010
Exfo Inc. launched the MaxTester DSL hand-held FTTx tester for field technicians to enable them to easily turn up xDSL services. The DSL test solution supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+ and VDSL2. Specifically designed for first-line technicians, the MaxTester DSL is a rugged, waterproof and dirt-resistant, and provides a combination of DSL and ethernet interfaces, good for testing in both the outside copper plant and the residential triple-play environment. The MaxTester DSL can terminate any xDSL circuit outside the customer premises to check all service parameters during service turn-up. Inside the home, it can replace the customer modem and emulate the customer’s equipment at any ethernet connection point. Its dual ethernet ports are unique to any tester in this class, allowing technicians to monitor in-service traffic between devices inside the premises.
EXFO
Exfo Inc. launched the MaxTester DSL hand-held FTTx tester for field technicians to enable them to easily turn up xDSL services. The DSL test solution supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+ and VDSL2. Specifically designed for first-line technicians, the MaxTester DSL is a rugged, waterproof and dirt-resistant, and provides a combination of DSL and ethernet interfaces, good for testing in both the outside copper plant and the residential triple-play environment. The MaxTester DSL can terminate any xDSL circuit outside the customer premises to check all service parameters during service turn-up. Inside the home, it can replace the customer modem and emulate the customer’s equipment at any ethernet connection point. Its dual ethernet ports are unique to any tester in this class, allowing technicians to monitor in-service traffic between devices inside the premises.
EXFO
Friday, 17 September 2010 16:58
Fluke Networks Network Time Machine hardware platform
September 17, 2010
Fluke Networks unveiled its latest Network Time Machine (NTM) hardware platform: a forensics recorder for back-in-time analysis. Leveraging its application-centric analysis technology, NTM promises to help network engineers get to the heart of performance problems across all applications. With NTM’s data recorder, engineers can store data for days, weeks or months (depending on traffic load); the next step in performing network forensics is to analyze that data and, with NTM, engineers can review information to analyze past events and the traffic leading up to, or causing, specific problems. Fluke says that, unlike similar products on the market—where the analysis is focused on network-layer data—Network Time Machine focuses its analysis at the application layer. Suitable for both carriers and enterprise customers, the hardware platform supports a stream-to-disk rate up to full 10Gb/s.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Fluke Networks unveiled its latest Network Time Machine (NTM) hardware platform: a forensics recorder for back-in-time analysis. Leveraging its application-centric analysis technology, NTM promises to help network engineers get to the heart of performance problems across all applications. With NTM’s data recorder, engineers can store data for days, weeks or months (depending on traffic load); the next step in performing network forensics is to analyze that data and, with NTM, engineers can review information to analyze past events and the traffic leading up to, or causing, specific problems. Fluke says that, unlike similar products on the market—where the analysis is focused on network-layer data—Network Time Machine focuses its analysis at the application layer. Suitable for both carriers and enterprise customers, the hardware platform supports a stream-to-disk rate up to full 10Gb/s.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Friday, 17 September 2010 16:54
Exfo FTB-730 PON FTTx MDU OTDR
September 17, 2010
Exfo Inc. launched the FTB-730 PON FTTx/MDU OTDR, calling it “the industry’s most advanced OTDR testing solution”. Optimized for PON FTTx/MDU networking environments, the FTB-730 enables fiber installers to characterize single- or double-stage splitters, and perform OTDR trace analysis to accelerate deployments. The FTB-730 can generate a sharp trace within 15 seconds, while testing through a 1x128 high-port-count splitter for end-to-end characterization of an optical link. It features a singlemode port for in-service troubleshooting, offers integrated PDF report generation, provides multiple wireless connectivity options and supports 15 different languages.
EXFO
Exfo Inc. launched the FTB-730 PON FTTx/MDU OTDR, calling it “the industry’s most advanced OTDR testing solution”. Optimized for PON FTTx/MDU networking environments, the FTB-730 enables fiber installers to characterize single- or double-stage splitters, and perform OTDR trace analysis to accelerate deployments. The FTB-730 can generate a sharp trace within 15 seconds, while testing through a 1x128 high-port-count splitter for end-to-end characterization of an optical link. It features a singlemode port for in-service troubleshooting, offers integrated PDF report generation, provides multiple wireless connectivity options and supports 15 different languages.
EXFO
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 05:47
Exfo launches FTB-1 handheld FTTH and ethernet testing platform
September 14, 2010
Exfo Inc.’s FTB-1 handheld testing platform is equipped with an Intel ATOM processor and the Windows Embedded Standard operating system, and is optimized for FTTH and ethernet testing. The FTB-1 is “purpose-built for rugged field testing environments”, offering a widescreen TFT display and hybrid touchscreen/keypad navigation. Platform connectivity is via WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit ethernet and multiple USB ports. Featuring Exfo’s newly introduced EXpert Test Tools portfolio, the FTB-1 can be further enhanced and tailored to support additional testing capabilities without additional modules. EXpert VoIP allows field technicians to generate and respond to simulated or live VoIP calls to validate performance during turn-up and troubleshooting.
EXFO
Exfo Inc.’s FTB-1 handheld testing platform is equipped with an Intel ATOM processor and the Windows Embedded Standard operating system, and is optimized for FTTH and ethernet testing. The FTB-1 is “purpose-built for rugged field testing environments”, offering a widescreen TFT display and hybrid touchscreen/keypad navigation. Platform connectivity is via WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit ethernet and multiple USB ports. Featuring Exfo’s newly introduced EXpert Test Tools portfolio, the FTB-1 can be further enhanced and tailored to support additional testing capabilities without additional modules. EXpert VoIP allows field technicians to generate and respond to simulated or live VoIP calls to validate performance during turn-up and troubleshooting.
EXFO
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 08:24
Fluke Networks announced free downloadable Switch Port Monitor
July 13, 2010
Fluke Networks announced the availability of a free downloadable network monitoring software utility called the Switch Port Monitor. It provides “visibility into network switches to help IT professionals solve problems common to local area networks,” says the release. The port is Microsoft Windows based and monitors through simple network management protocol (SNMP) to deliver information useful to trouble-shooting. It also delivers information of the port itself such as interface name, speed, status, packet activity, number of errors, current and peak utilization, and user-defined alerts.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Fluke Networks announced the availability of a free downloadable network monitoring software utility called the Switch Port Monitor. It provides “visibility into network switches to help IT professionals solve problems common to local area networks,” says the release. The port is Microsoft Windows based and monitors through simple network management protocol (SNMP) to deliver information useful to trouble-shooting. It also delivers information of the port itself such as interface name, speed, status, packet activity, number of errors, current and peak utilization, and user-defined alerts.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 16:43
AFL launches Noyes OPM5 optical power meter
May 19, 2010
AFL says the Noyes OPM5 optical power meter is suitable for both multimode and single-mode applications, boasting it is a full-featured, hand-held meter designed for measuring optical power in premise, telco and broadband networks. The OPM5 allows you to organize loss measurements into multiple files; the Wave ID feature automatically detects and sets the wavelength(s), preventing setup and measurement errors. By eliminating the need to test each wavelength individually, the OPM5 aims to increase efficiency, reduce technician errors and save testing time. With a PC analysis and reporting tool, you can apply industry standard-based rules to test results and create certification reports. In addition, network Pass/Fail results demonstrating compliance to industry standards can be generated and illustrate headroom.
AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AFL says the Noyes OPM5 optical power meter is suitable for both multimode and single-mode applications, boasting it is a full-featured, hand-held meter designed for measuring optical power in premise, telco and broadband networks. The OPM5 allows you to organize loss measurements into multiple files; the Wave ID feature automatically detects and sets the wavelength(s), preventing setup and measurement errors. By eliminating the need to test each wavelength individually, the OPM5 aims to increase efficiency, reduce technician errors and save testing time. With a PC analysis and reporting tool, you can apply industry standard-based rules to test results and create certification reports. In addition, network Pass/Fail results demonstrating compliance to industry standards can be generated and illustrate headroom.AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 16:42
Fluke OptiView Mgmt Suite promises complete network view
May 19, 2010
Fluke Networks unveiled its OptiView Management Suite, a solution for network engineers and managers that provides a complete network view by combining monitoring with in-depth, real-time analysis to manage performance and troubleshoot problems. Providing the macro views of key devices, links and applications are the OptiView Management Appliance, OptiView Reporter and OptiView NetFlow Tracker. For remote views from the end user's perspective, the suite employs NetAlly Application Advisor. For “on-the-wire” or micro views, ClearSight Analyzer and Network Time Machine let users look into packets and perform in-depth analysis. For views from anywhere on the network (wired or wireless), the portable OptiView Portable Network Analyzer can be taken to the point of test.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Fluke Networks unveiled its OptiView Management Suite, a solution for network engineers and managers that provides a complete network view by combining monitoring with in-depth, real-time analysis to manage performance and troubleshoot problems. Providing the macro views of key devices, links and applications are the OptiView Management Appliance, OptiView Reporter and OptiView NetFlow Tracker. For remote views from the end user's perspective, the suite employs NetAlly Application Advisor. For “on-the-wire” or micro views, ClearSight Analyzer and Network Time Machine let users look into packets and perform in-depth analysis. For views from anywhere on the network (wired or wireless), the portable OptiView Portable Network Analyzer can be taken to the point of test.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 17:38
Fluke Networks offers hand-held AirCheck WiFi tester
May 4, 2010
Fluke Networks’ new AirCheck WiFi tester is a dedicated hand-held tool that promises quick and easy troubleshooting for wireless local area networks (WLANs). Through an intuitive interface, users can easily verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n network availability, connectivity, channel utilization and security settings. The tester allows users to identify coverage and connectivity problems, find unauthorized or rogue access points (APs), see overloaded networks and channels, detect interference and validate security settings. Fluke boasts the AirCheck quicker, easier to operate and more portable than any other WiFi tool on the market. It boasts a 2.8-in. full-colour LCD screen and a menu-based system that can be navigated using five buttons. The tester measures 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 1.9 in (8.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 4.8 cm) and weighs only 14 oz (0.4 kg). AirCheck Manager software (supplied with the unit and runs on a host PC) manages all AirCheck profiles and the information collected from multiple AirCheck testers.
FLUKE NETWORKS
Fluke Networks’ new AirCheck WiFi tester is a dedicated hand-held tool that promises quick and easy troubleshooting for wireless local area networks (WLANs). Through an intuitive interface, users can easily verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n network availability, connectivity, channel utilization and security settings. The tester allows users to identify coverage and connectivity problems, find unauthorized or rogue access points (APs), see overloaded networks and channels, detect interference and validate security settings. Fluke boasts the AirCheck quicker, easier to operate and more portable than any other WiFi tool on the market. It boasts a 2.8-in. full-colour LCD screen and a menu-based system that can be navigated using five buttons. The tester measures 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 1.9 in (8.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 4.8 cm) and weighs only 14 oz (0.4 kg). AirCheck Manager software (supplied with the unit and runs on a host PC) manages all AirCheck profiles and the information collected from multiple AirCheck testers.FLUKE NETWORKS
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 04:38
Ideal IENet Pro hand-held tester for industrial ethernet
April 26, 2010Ideal Industries unveiled the IENet PRO industrial ethernet cable tester. Optimized for LAN testing, the tester allows technicians to instantly verify the integrity of two- and four-pair industrial ethernet cables, and to assure proper terminations by detecting opens, shorts, miswires, reversals and split pairs. With its integrated RJ-45 (UTP/STP) and shielded M12 coax interfaces and Profinet formatted results, the IENet PRO is the only hand-held tester, boasts Ideal, specifically designed for this cable type. In addition, the IENet PRO measures cable length and indicates correct wiremap to T568A/B standards for shielded and unshielded cabling. It will also warn the user of voltages on cables, blink network hubs for visual cable tracing, and generate four unique tones to make fault isolation easier.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES
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