Network Troubleshooting Tools
What network tools and applications are needed for troubleshooting? What kinds of tools and applications are available for network troubleshooters? Let’s first examine the network tool categories. Network troubleshooting tools can be categorized into one of the following:
- Physical Layer tools—Testers for copper and fiber optic cabling, RJ-45 connectors, and RJ-45 crimp tools for making patch cables and installing connectors.
- Network performance monitoring tools—Provide a microscopic look at network bandwidth, number of bits and bytes transmitted, use of Data Link Layer frames, IP packets, and other protocols transmitted in a given time slot.
- Network connectivity and testing tools—Provide a link integrity and ...
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