Transcript EtherScope Network Assistant TM

Introducing…
EtherScope
Network Assistant TM
The fast assistant for
network problem solvers
Channel Partner
Product
Introduction
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EtherScope Network Assistant
Ideal for The Network Professional who…
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Wants an ‘instant on’, portable tool for day-today LAN maintenance & troubleshooting
needs
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Values a smart device to help diagnose
network problems and fix them faster
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Has a wide range of network support
responsibilities
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Wants a solution that provides more visibility
than a protocol analyzer & is easier to use
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Has remote staff; can’t afford an expensive
network test tool for every site, but knows the
value of onsite troubleshooting
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Wants a tool which can be accessed remotely
to allow team troubleshooting - remote
expert interpretation and advice
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EtherScope Network Assistant
TM
Delivering Value Every Day for
Network Problem Solvers
• Instant visibility into network performance
and health on 10Mb, 100Mb and Gigabit links
• Fast problem solving
• Switched LAN & VLAN visibility to identify
source of problems
• Wired side visibility into wireless networks
• Verify a network from a single connection
• Documents the network
• Easy to use, portable solution
– Excellent value!
The new, fast
assistant for
network problem
solvers.
Your customers are going really
appreciate their new, FAST assistant!
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EtherScope Network Assistant turns the network
staff more powerful problem solvers
Addressing top network management concerns:
– Containing network costs
– Staff shortages and costs
– Network security
– Quality of service and reliability
– Removing legacy technologies
“Prove it’s not the network”
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Components
Stylus
Serial Port (can be used to configure
network devices)
Audio Ports (MIC, Headphone)
USB (optional mini-keyboard, mouse)
Power
Kensington Lock
Specifications:
• OS: Embedded LinuxTM (X-scale based)
• Touch Screen: 640x480 TFT (Active)
• Custom network testing hardware
Network Test Port
Patch Cord Test Port
PCMCIA (Card Bus)
Compact Flash (CF2)
• 256Mb RAM, 32Mb ROM
• 64 Mb Compact Flash Card Included (for
saved test results/reports)
•Expandable
• Weight: .82 kilograms or 2 pounds
• Dimensions: 19.1 x 15.2 x 4.4 centimeters or
7.5 x 6 x 1.75 inches
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Components
Status LEDs
• Link
• Utilization
• Collisions
• Errors
• Transmit
Power On/Off
•Two modes:
Shut Down or Suspend
Protective Rubberized “Boot”
Bright Active Matrix Touch Screen
Battery:
• Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
• Approx. 4 hours use / charge
• Optional extra battery and charger
stand
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Automated testing and assisted troubleshooting
Full Duplex 10/100/1000 Ethernet Testing: Future proof – tests the interfaces you have now,
plus those you may need in the future… saves money since you won’t need to buy
additional tools. Automatically finds problems including Duplicate IP’s, duplex mismatch,
DHCP failures, misconfigurations and more.
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Physical Layer Diagnostics
Cable and Signal Verification
Quickly identify hardware or cable problems vs. other
network issues – proving the source of the problem –
no more guesswork.
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Local and Remote Device Statistics
Statistics for traffic on the wire and on remote
switches for a complete view of the network activity.
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Network, VLAN and Device Discovery
Automatically provides info about your network, speeding problem
discovery. Discovers over 1000 devices & extracts VLAN information.
Saves staff time.
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Protocol Statistics, Top Talkers
Determine the source of unwanted network traffic; find
top senders by protocol, top broadcasters, and error
sources. Assists in removal of legacy technologies.
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EtherScope Gold Support
• Comprehensive premium support on the EtherScope
• Simple to sell and it increases your margins
• Competitively priced and brimming with end user VALUE!!!!
 Unlimited 7X24 technical assistance 800 number
 No charge for repairs or parts, complete with a loaned unit in the
unlikely event product fails
 Annual calibration at no charge to end user
 Discounts on rental equipment
 Special prices on Fluke Networks used equipment
 Knowledge base access, on line training and discounted on-site
training
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Future Enhancements
Designed for the Future
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Robust processor
Expansion slots
USB
Audio Ports
Expandable Memory
Simple software update procedure
Future Cable Testing Capabilities
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Digital tone generation for cable tracing with IntelliTone™
Fiber Test Kit – Fiber loss measurements
Wireless LAN Testing Option (WLAN)
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Will enable combined wired LAN and 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN testing in a single integrated
tester.
Wired, Wireless, Gigabit – One Network, One Tool!
Available 2005
Internetwork Throughput Testing Option (ITO)
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Feature set effectively equivalent to OneTouch ITO with feature enhancements.
Available 2005
As your network and your troubleshooting needs evolve,
EtherScope grows with you
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