Digital T1/E1 Probe Settings

To access the probe settings, select the probe, right-click and choose

Probe or Device Settings. Then click the T1/E1 tab (Figure 22).

Figure 22 T1/E1 WAN Probe Settings

Table 2 describes fields in Figure 22.

Table 2 T1/E1 WAN Probe Settings

Setting

Explanation

WAN/Frame Relay Type

Choose T1 or E1 to match the type of link you are analyzing.

Encapsulation

You must set this to match the settings on the frame relay CSU/DSU.

 

 

Subprotocol

If ATM or LAPB is the selected encapsulation method, you must choose the sub-

 

projects on the link.

 

 

Link 1 and Link 2 Channel Settings (Note that for the link and settings to be activated, you must check the On check box for that link).

Fractionalized

Check if this link is configured for fractionalized operation.

Channel selector check

Choose the channels you want to be included in the analysis.

boxes

 

 

 

Include in Util.

Check if you want to include statistics from this link in the Bandwidth Utilization

Thermometer.

Thermometer.

 

 

 

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114ff specifications

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