Chapter 7 Automated RFC 2544 Testing
Running the Classic RFC 2544 test
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Running the Classic RFC 2544 test
Before running the Classic RFC 2544 test, it’s important to
understand which settings need to be specified outside of the
automated test, and how to navigate through the screens and
menus presented when you run the test.
Understanding
the external
settings
The test prompts you for most of the required settings;
however, certain settings need to be specified outside of the
automated test using the standard configuration menus listed
in Table 13.
The test automatically prompts you for the remaining settings.
Navigating
through the test
When navigating the screens and menus presented by the
test, follow these guidelines:
– Use OK key to enable settings, or to proceed to the next
screen.
Table 13 RFC 2544 Configuration Menu Settings
Layer/Setting To specify, see....
Layer 2
– Frame Type
– Unit Identifier
– Destination Type
– Ether Type
“Specifying frame characteristics” on
page 51
Layer 3
– TTL
– TOS/DSCP
– Protocol
“Specifying IP packet settings” on
page 137
Layer 4
– ATP Listen Port
“Specifying the traffic mode and ports”
on page 169