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User Guide
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To configure the test unit port specific operation mode follow these steps:
1. From the Home panel, go to CONFIG,
The port setup panel is displayed.
2. Select either Port A or Port B to enter in the port specific configuration menu.
3. Select Port mode to enter in the mode selection Menu
4. Choose between: TX / RX, Monitor, Loopback, Cable test, Link or Disabled.
Note: Some other operation modes may be available depending on the global
operation mode and the actual port you are configuring.
2.2.Connecting the Tester to the Network
The way you connect your tester to the network depends on the global operation mode.
For example, if you set the tester to operate in IP through mode, you will be required to
connect the equipment in “transparent” mode, with the traffic going through the unit
from Port A to Port B and Port B to Port A.
The operation mode also depends largely of the type of DUT / SUT. If you are
connecting the equipment to an IP router, probably it does not make sense to configure
the equipment in Ethernet endpoint mode because the router will be unable to
recognise and forward traffic without an IP payload. Note that the opposite is not true.
You may want to send IP traffic trough an Ethernet network and for this reason, the IP
Cable test This is a mode specifically used for cable tests. It is used if
the global operation mode is set to Ethernet cable test. The
Cable test port mode disables transmission of Ethernet
frames or IP packets. It also stops any layer 2 or layer 3 anal-
ysis.
The Cable test port mode is available for port A only.
Link This is a mode specifically used for cable tests. It is used if
the global operation mode is set to Ethernet cable test. The
Link test mode disables transmission of Ethernet frames or
IP packets. It also stops any layer 2 or layer 3 analysis. The
only function of the Link port mode is to supply link to enable
Port A to measure the all cable parameters.
The Link port mode is available for port B only.
Disabled Both the port transmitter and receiver are disabled. Use this
mode if you are not going to use the corresponding port and
you want to extend the operation time with batteries to the
maximum.
Table 2.2: Port Modes
Mode Description