Black Box Veri-Net Pro - network testing device

Connecting equipment to an untested wall outlet can be risky business. Why chance damaging your equipment by plugging it into an incompatible electrical interface? The Veri-Net Pro is the essential tool you need for managing, installing, and maintaining network or telecomm systems in an easy and safe manner. The Veri-Net Pro quickly identifies the type of network or telephone connection on an outlet's RJ-45 jack. It tells you if it's a 10BaseT (Ethernet), 100BaseTX (Fast Ethernet), Token Ring, analog telephone, PBX, or ISDN connection. The tester warns you if unidentified signals occupy the jack or if the jack isn't connected. For example, the Veri-Net Pro can help you avoid PBX systems that supply voltage and current levels that far exceed what your modems or network devices can handle. When conducting cable and network tests, use the tester to verify that there are no damaging voltages present before hooking up expensive cable testers or protocol analyzers.

What's more, knowing an outlet's connection can save you time when troubleshooting physical-layer problems, such as whether a workstation is correctly connected to a LAN. You can also eliminate the guesswork when determining the outlet you need or tracing cables. You can also use the Veri-Net Pro to organize a messy wiring closet, verifying that cable runs connected at the far end are still connected at the panel. Or use the tester when punching down a new connection to verify that your outlet is functional.