Length:

If the connection status is normal, here displays the length range of

 

the cable.

Error:

If the connection status is close, open or impedance, here displays the

 

error length of the cable.

 

 

Note:

 

 

 

1.The interval between two cable tests for one port must be more than 3 seconds.

2.The result is more reasonable when the cable pair is in the open status.

3.The test result is just for your reference.

12.3.2 Loopback

Loopback test function, looping the sender and the receiver of the signal, is used to test whether the port of the switch is available as well as to check and analyze the physical connection status of the port to help you locate and solve network malfunctions.

Choose the menu Maintenance→Device Diagnostics→Loopback to load the following page.

Figure 12-8 Loopback

The following entries are displayed on this screen:

¾Loopback Type

Internal:

Select Internal to test whether the port is available.

External:

Select External to test whether the device connected to the port

 

of the switch is available

¾ Loopback Port

 

Loopback Port:

Select the desired port for loopback test.

Test:

Click the Test button to start the loopback test for the port.

12.4 Network Diagnostics

This switch provides Ping test and Tracert test functions for network diagnostics.

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