Troubleshooting and FAQ’s 7-6
? If the link establishment test passes, the card is physically
operating properly and the problem is likely a configuration
problem with the computer’s network settings.
Can SIGNALTEK be damaged by plugging it into a phone
outlet or other type of voltage source?
No. SIGNALTEK has a fully isolated input. Connecting to
telephone or other high voltages sources will automatically keep
the input circuit open, preventing damage to the tester.
Can tests be copied from internal to external memory?
Yes. See page 3-3 for details.
Will I get email notifications about firmware upgrades?
Yes. If you register SIGNALTEK by mailing in the registration card
or through IDEAL’s website you will be notified as soon as firmware
upgrades are available.
Can I measure dB loss or signal level of coax or CATV lines?
No. SIGNATEK does not measure the attenuation of cabling or the
dB level of active CATV lines. IDEAL’s LANTEK cable certifiers
can measure the attenuation of coax cables to 1GHz (LANTEK
7G).
Why is the length limited to 140m?
There are two methods by which SIGNALTEK can measure the
length of a cable. First is the DSP function of the Gigabit Ehternet
chipset. When all four pairs are terminated to a Gigabit switch the
system is able to measure the delay of the signals traveling across
the cable and estimate the length of the drop.
When connected to the SIGNALTEK remote handset, an open-
ended cable or a 10/100 Ethernet device the TDR is able to make
length measurements with a high degree of accuracy. The TDR is
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