| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a loop inspection apparatus and loop inspection method, capable of detecting a loop before connecting a cable with a switch.SOLUTION: The loop inspection apparatus 10 includes: a plug to be inserted into a jack of a switch; a jack 14 for inserting a plug 21 of a cable 20; a lock mechanism 30 for locking the plug 21 of the cable 20; a packet delivery section for delivering an inspection packet; a loop detection section for detecting a loop of a network by whether or not a packet reception section receives an inspection packet; and a lock release mechanism 40 for releasing the lock when a loop is not detected. |
