Running Autotests 4-4
Note: The ping test is a low speed packet test. It is
not similar to the cable performance bit error rate
tests that transmit many thousands or millions of
packets in a short period of time. Pinging a device
does not guarantee that the cabling between the
SIGNALTEK display handset and the device can
sustain network transmissions at full gigabit data
rates.
No-Link Testing
SIGNALTEK can perform a basic wire map and length test on un-
terminated cables. This is called no-link testing and is indicated by
the red link indicator at the top of the display. The red link indicator
signals that the display handset is not detecting any type of active
device at the far end of the link: neither the SIGNALTEK remote
nor an Ethernet device is present.
Pressing Autotest will run a wire map/length test on the connected
cable. Normally when a cable is tested from one end, the
termination condition on the wire map screen should indicate an
open condition and the length of each pair. A shorted indication
means that there is a problem either in the cable or at the
connector, and the distance to the shorted pair will be displayed.
Manual Tests
The Manual test tab is used to run tests individually rather than as
an autotest. To run a manual test, use the up/down keys to
highlight a test then press F1 to start the test.
Manual tests cannot be saved and are typically used as a quick
diagnostic test when troubleshooting.
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