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Software Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Installing and Removing the Network Module and Optional SFP Module .................................................. 11-2
Verifying Network Connectivity ...................................................................................................................... 11-4
Network Connectivity Test Settings ........................................................................................................... 11-4
Entering Ping Addresses ............................................................................................................................. 11-4
Running the Connectivity Test ................................................................................................................... 11-6
About Testing for PoE (Power Over Ethernet) .......................................................................................... 11-6
Pinging Network Devices ................................................................................................................................. 11-11
Monitoring Network Traffic ............................................................................................................................ 11-13
Blinking a Port Light ........................................................................................................................................ 11-15
Identifying Links (twisted pair only) ............................................................................................................... 11-15
Diagnosing Low-Level Network Problems ...................................................................................................... 11-17
12 Custom Test Settings
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Cable Type ................................................................................................... 12-1
Creating a Custom Twisted Pair Test Limit ..................................................................................................... 12-2
Creating a Custom Outlet Configuration ....................................................................................................... 12-3
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for Loss/Length Tests ..................................................................................... 12-4
Creating a Custom Limit for Loss/Length Tests .............................................................................................. 12-5
Creating a Custom Fiber Type for OTDR Tests ............................................................................................... 12-6
Creating Custom Limits for OTDR Tests .......................................................................................................... 12-7
Editing Custom Settings .................................................................................................................................. 12-9
Deleting Custom Settings ................................................................................................................................ 12-9
Changing the NVP ............................................................................................................................................ 12-10
Setting the NVP to a Specified Value ........................................................................................................ 12-10
Determining a Cable's Actual NVP ............................................................................................................. 12-10
Resetting the NVP to the Default Value .................................................................................................... 12-11
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