Using TroubleShooter and ADLS Diagnostic Software 4-3
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Memory Buffer Test
Writes to and reads from the packet buffer RAM to ver-
ify its addressability and operation.
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Network Interface Controller Test
Writes to and reads from the controller register to ver-
ify its operation. Also issues a transmit command to ver-
ify the network interface controller’s integrity.
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Ping-Pong Test
Transmits and receives special packets to verify com-
munication with other systems on the network.
If the Ping-Pong test fails, check your connectors and
cables.
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Note: The Ping-Pong Test requires at least one other Mac-
intosh in EtherTalk Phase 1 or Phase 2 on the network.
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TroubleShooter opens the TroubleShooter window and
displays results from the following tests:
Figure 4-2
TroubleShooter window
Running other TroubleShooter tests
The Loopback and Bandwidth Utilization tests are available in addition
to the three default tests for validating the MacCon adapter.
Ping-Pong Test Passed
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