NetComm NB1300PLUS4 manual Diagnostic Test

Diagnostic Test

The Diagnostic Test page shows the test results for the connectivity of the physical layer and protocol layer for both LAN and WAN sides.

Testing Ethernet LAN Connection: This test checks the Ethernet LAN interface connection.

Testing ADSL Synchronization: This test checks the ADSL showtime. If this test returns FAIL, all other tests will be skipped.

Test ATM OAM Segment Loop Back: This test sends ATM OAM F5 Segment loop-back request cells to the CO. This test will pass if response cell is received. Some service providers might not support this test. If this test fails consistently and the ADSL modem does not seem to be working, make sure the VPI and VCI are configured correctly.

Test ATM OAM End-to-End Loop Back: This test sends ATM OAM F5 End to End loop-back request cells to the CO. This test will pass if response cell is received. Some service providers might not support this test. If this test return FAIL consistently and the ADSL modem does not seem to be working, make sure the VPI and VCI are configured correctly.

Test Ethernet Connect to ATM: This test checks the ATM AAL5 module is loaded correctly.

Test PPPoE Connection: This test checks the PPPOE connection.

Test PPP Layer Connection: This test checks the PPP authentication.

Test IP Connect to PPP: This test checks a valid IP address assigned from the service provider. Please note that on some ADSL services this test may fail despite the fact that you have connected correctly.

Ping Primary DNS: This test checks the primary DNS can be reached through ping request. For example, Query DNS for www.netcomm.com.au

This performs a quick connectivity test to the NetComm website.

Note: on some ADSL services this test may fail despite you have connected correctly.

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