Workgroup Analyzer
Acccessing the Analyzer through the User Interface Software
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The OptiView
TM
Workgroup Analyzer button represents the
configuration status of the analyzer. A green check mark indicates
that the analyzer passed self test and obtained a valid IP address
for the local network. A red X indicates Self Test failed, or a valid
IP address was not found.
If a valid IP address was not found, the analyzer will still be able to analyze traffic
for statistics, discovering devices and station names. However, without a valid IP
address, the analyzer will not be able to actively discover names. Pressing the
OptiView
TM
Workgroup Analyzer button takes you to the Setup | TCP/IP network
configuration screen.
The Cable Test button summarizes the status of the twisted- pair
or fiber cable:
Green check mark - indicates a valid cable. Length is given for twisted-pair copper
wires on the 10/100BASE-TX interface.
Red X - indicates that there is a problem with the cable. Other tests depend upon a
functional cable with a successful link. Select this button and view Cable Test
details to diagnose a problem with a cable.
Note
Measurable twisted-pair lengths are from 1 meter to 305 meters
(approximately 3 feet to 1000 feet).
The correct cable type must be selected for Cable Test to report correct
measurements. The cable type is selected on the Cable Test | Twisted-Pairs
Detail screen. The default cable type is UTP 100 Ohm Category 5. A misidentified
cable type may cause the measured length to differ from the actual length by up to
15%.
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