SysKonnect SK-98xx V2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Diagnostics Program 47
Repeater Test for Copper Adapters
For the SK-982x adapter series the test via wrap plug is not available. However, loopback testing
may be carried out by connecting the adapter to another adapter installed in a s econd computer run-
ning in repeater mode (further known as the “repeater computer”). The computer in which the adapt-
er is installed, which is to be tested, is called “test computer”.
To carry out the test, proceed as follows:
1. Install a copper adapter in the “repeater computer”.
2. Boot the “repeater computer” to DOS.
Wait until the operating system is loaded and the DOS prompt is displayed.
3. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Go to the product directory.
5. Type sk98diag.
6. Press <Enter>.
7. From the main menu of the diagnostics program, select REPEATER MODE.
8. Select the port which is to be tested, e.g. A (for single link adapters, onl y A is available).
9. Press <Enter>.
The window “Repeater Mode Port A” is displayed.
10. Install a copper adapter in the “test computer”.
11. Connect the adapter in the “repeater computer” to the adapter in the “test computer” . Use a cat-
egory 5 cable with RJ-45 plugs.
12. Boot the “test computer” to DOS.
Wait until the operating system is loaded and the DOS prompt is displayed.
13. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
14. Go to the product directory.
15. Type sk98diag.
16. Press <Enter>.
17. From the main menu of the diagnostics program, select LOOPB. WRAP PLUG.
18. Press <Enter>.
When the test was successful, the message “All tests passed successfully” is dis-
played.
When the test fails, the message “failed” is displayed. The further procedure is described in
section "Failure of a Test".
19. Press any key to continue.
20. On the “test computer”, quit the diagnostics program with EXIT.
21. On the “repeater computer”, quit the diagnostics program with EXIT.