D-Link VDI-604 manual Tools VCT

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TOOLS > VCT

Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is an advanced feature that integrates a LAN cable tester on every Ethernet port on the router. Through the graphical user interface (GUI), VCT can be used to remotely diagnose and report cable faults such as opens, shorts, swaps, and impedance mismatch. The VCT feature significantly reduces service calls and returns by allowing users to easily troubleshoot their cable connections.

Ports – The Ethernet port names associated to the physical ports.

Link Status – The current link status of the Ethernet cable connected to the respective Ethernet port.

More Info – Click on More Info for detailed information about the cable link status.

Refresh – Click on Refresh to run the VCT test. Allow the router a few seconds to complete the test.

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Contents Link Express EtherNetworkTM VDI-604 Contents Features and Benefits Content FilteringIntroduction Filter SchedulingNetwork Address Translation Technology Introduction Introduction to Broadband Router TechnologyIntroduction to Firewalls Introduction to Local Area Networking Package Contents Power WAN LAN Hardware DescriptionReset Reset PowerInstallation Location Network SettingsGetting Started Configuring the VDI-604 Start-up and LogFor example http//192.168.0.1 Using the Configuration Menu Setup WizardHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Home WAN Static IP Address Home WAN Pppoe Page Home LAN Home Dhcp Advanced Virtual Server Name Web Server Public PortName FTP Server Schedule From 0100AM to 0100AM, Sat to SunAdvanced Applications Page Advanced Filters IP Filters IP FiltersAdvanced Filters MAC Filters Advanced Filters URL Blocking Advanced Filters Domain Blocking Advanced Filters Firewall Advanced DMZ Tools Admin AdminRemote Management Page Tools Time Time System Settings Tools SystemTools Misc Miscellaneous ItemsPing Test Restart DeviceVPN Pass-Through Tools VCT Status Device Information WAN Log Settings Status LOGLog Status Stats Traffic StatisticsTroubleshooting Choose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP automaticallyConfirm Your PC’S IP Configuration Winipcfg for Windows 95/98Ipconfig for Windows 2000/NT/XP Control Panel Network ConnectionsClick Properties Input your DNS server addresses Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Windows XP Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and clickComputer Name Tab System Properties window Name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000Windows 98/ME users winipcfg at the prompt. Address Assigning a Static IP Address Double-click on Control PanelAssigning a Static IP Address Highlight Internet Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Use the following port Correct port for your printerAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing a network printer Printer and FaxesAdd a Printer PrinterSelect Browse for a printer Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers Printers and FaxesYou have completed adding the printer Sharing an LPR printer Local printer…Select Create a new port Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shownClick Settings IP AddressClick Have Disk Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click Finish to complete the addition of the printerOther Tasks Technical Specifications Media Access ControlVPN Pass Through / Multi-Sessions Device ManagementDimensions WeightWarranty Page Page Page Page Rev