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EtherScope Series II

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Features: Fluke Networks has announced the availability of EtherScope

Series II Network Assistant. This versatile, next generation tool now provides

complete vision into twisted pair, fiber optic and wireless LANs, vision which

is essential for network professionals who are first responders to everyday

network problems.






New to the product are Gigabit fiber connections, 802.1X authentication, a
robust connection log and improved Power over Ethernet (PoE) verification. The

versatile EtherScope Series II analyzer costs substantially less and drives a 66

per cent timesaving over a collection of single-purpose solutions.Fluke EtherScope Series II








EtherScope Series II now connects easily to both fiber optic and twisted pair
networks for vision into mixed-medium networks. A SFP cage accepts optional

1000BASE-SX/ LX/ZX optical transceivers, alongside a permanent full-duplex

10/100/1000 twisted pair RJ-45 interface.






Problems with the client-network connection process are now easily seen and
diagnosed via EtherScope's new Connection Log. Users can troubleshoot the

cause of 802.1X security authentication problems (more than 10 EAP types) faster

and easier than with other tools. The Connection Log also simplifies dynamic

addressing (DHCP IP) and WLAN association troubleshooting.






The growth of Power over Ethernet (PoE) use is matching that of powered devices
(PDs), notably VoIP phones, wireless access points and IP security cameras.

EtherScope Series II speeds the diagnosis and repair of PoE systems. By

emulating a powered device (PD), it can solicit and measure DC voltage on each

pin. This eliminates the need for a separate PoE detector, further reducing the

number of tools the technician must purchase, carry, connect and interpret.






EtherScope Series II continues to be the most versatile solution to everyday
network problems, with recently added support for 802.11 a/b/g wireless LANs. A

full suite of tests, including detailed information about RF signal strength,

access point and client configurations, and network utilization, provides

visibility to identify, locate and disable rogue access points and unauthorized

ad-hoc networks. Wireless EtherScope lists the security settings of all

discovered wireless devices and provides alerts for potential security problems.






Price: The new EtherScope Series II Network Assistant is available from
Fluke Networks' sales channels worldwide, with a suggested U.S. list pricing

starting at $4695.











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