Network Communications News (NCN) June 2017 | Page 43

KNOW HOW
Where labelling hasn’t been
done correctly, finding the right
port or switch to plug into is
usually a case of trial and error.
However, NaviTek NT clearly shows
technicians whether they are on
the right port, so they can test
for connectivity and troubleshoot
more quickly. In addition, NaviTek
NT can connect to VLANs easily, a
difficult task when using a laptop.
Challenge:
Avoiding inaccuracy
In a hospital, it’s vital to diagnose
issues quickly, so accurate test
data is key. However, if the wrong
tester is being used, this can
misdiagnose faults on a cable and
delay the troubleshooting process.
Inaccuracies can also lead to
additional costs, where external
engineers are called in to fix a
problem that doesn’t exist.
Incorrect configurations are
another major cause of network
downtime and are frequent within
hospitals with so many different
people and teams involved in
managing networks. It can be
difficult for IT technicians to prove
the cause of an issue to network
infrastructure engineers without
the right test equipment.
Solution:
NaviTek NT can test across
multiple infrastructures and
presents the results on easy to
understand PDF reports. The tester
offers accurate wire mapping,
including length measurement and
distance to fault. It also means
that reports can be generated
quickly and easily. These
clearly demonstrate incorrect
configurations to other network
teams and engineers, while also
providing documentation of the
network and PoE if required.
Ideal Networks is constantly
developing new features and
software for the NaviTek NT tester
to ensure that products are up-
to-date with customers’ needs for
accurate and versatile testing, and
new technology trends.
For further information visit
www.Idealnetworks.net
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