CHAPTER 3 Using IxExplorer
This chapter describes the requirements for and provides detailed instructions for using IxExplorer, the
IxOS graphical use interface (GUI). It contains the following topics:
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Introducing IxExplorer
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Packet Streams (Transmit Generation) describes the process of defining and configuring data
flows to be transmitted from a port.
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Using Capture on page83 describes how data is captured on a port and then displayed in useful
ways.
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Tutorial # 1: Transmitting Your First Data
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Tutorial # 2: Capturing Your First Transmitted Data
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Filters and Triggers describes comprehensive filters and triggers that enable you to capture and
count received packets based on configurable matching conditions.
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Statistics describes how to view all or a subset of the statistics available for chassis ports.
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Multiple Statistics View
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Port Properties
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Useful Tricks
Introducing IxExplorer
The IxExplorer software provided with this product follows the Microsoft Windows Explorer paradigm for
a standard, easy-to-use interface. It is assumed that the person using this product is familiar with the
Windows user interface and terminology such as ‘double mouse click’ or ‘right mouse click’ to either
invoke an action or provide more information.
The IxExplorer software provides complete configuration, control, and monitoring of Ixia resources in
the test network.
To establish communication between IxExplorer and each chassis, the Host ID or IP address of each
chassis must be known. If you did not collect the Host ID during initial configuration (steps 12-14 in
the Initial Configuration section) or the actual IP address assigned to the chassis (step 10 in the Initial
Configuration section), the chassis ID information for the chassis can be accessed by right-clicking the
Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop, and selecting Properties. In the Network
dialog box, select the Identification tab. The chassis ID is located in the Computer Name box.
Once this ID is known, go to the IxExplorer pane in Explore Network Resources window, right-
click the chassis option in the pane, and select Properties. The Host ID or IP address can be entered
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