BOX CONTENTS
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Net-Ping Network IP Tester
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AC Adapter
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Four AA Alkaline Batteries
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User Guide
BATTERY
The Net-Ping operates on four AA alkaline batteries.
Remove the battery cover at the back of the unit and insert
the batteries with the orientation as shown. Battery polarity is
marked inside the battery well for reference.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The Net-Ping Network IP Tester uses the “PING” function to send a data packet to
another IP address on a network or respond to a PING sent to its own IP address. The
PING test is used to verify connectivity, measure round trip communications time,
check data integrity, determine a MAC address and search a stored list or a range of IP
addresses. The Net-Ping provides a DHCP Client mode and a Port Identification
function with selectable blink rates to locate which port on a hub or switch that a wall
outlet is connected.
NETWORK COMPATIBILITY
The Net-Ping is designed for testing an Ethernet network that uses the IP
protocol. The unit can communicate directly with a hub, switch, router, NIC or other
network device that uses 10baseT or 100baseT. The Net-Ping will identify when it is
connected to a 1000baseT device but it cannot transmit/receive a PING at 1000baseT.
MECHANICAL FEATURES
WEB BROWSER INTERFACE
The Net-Ping can be configured by connecting it to the network and using either
Internet Explorer (6.0 or later) or Netscape (6.0 or later). To access the Net-Ping setup
page, enter the IP address (shown in the IP Address setup screen) in the browser URL
window. All setup features can be configured from the browser. The User Guide can
also be displayed.
IP SETUP SCREEN
The IP address for the Net-Ping is input from this screen. The unit comes
programmed with a default address of 192.168.1.42.
SUBNET MASK SETUP SCREEN
To Ping an IP address in a subnet different than the subnet of the Net-Ping,
requires that the Subnet Mask be entered and “ON” and the appropriate Gateway IP
address has been entered. Mask “ON” and OFF” is selected with the Up/Down Cursor
key. A zero in the first field is an invalid mask entry and the Net-Ping defaults to 255
when the mask is saved. NOTE: Subnet Mask and Default Gateway IP address may be
found by going to a computer on the subnet where the Net-Ping will be used, open the
Windows Control Panel, open the network icon, open the LAN Icon, select TCP/IP
Protocol and then select properties.
GATEWAY SETUP SCREEN
The IP address for the default Gateway (typically a router or a server) is input from
this screen.
MAC SCREEN
The Net-Ping MAC address is displayed in this screen. The MAC for each Net-
Ping is unique and can not be changed. See Note in DHCP.
PROFILE SETUP SCREEN
A profile consists of a Profile name, Net-Ping IP address, Subnet Mask on or off,
Subnet Mask, Gateway Address and a list of one to eight destination IP addresses.
One of the eight Profiles is selected using the Up/Down cursor, the Profile name and
Net-Ping IP address is entered and the Next function key is pressed. The Subnet Mask
is entered and turned on or off and the Next fuction key is pressed. The Gateway
address is entered and the Next function key is pressed. From one to eight destination
IP addresses are entered and then the Save function key is pressed.
DEFAULT PROFILE SCREEN
A default profile can be designated to be used initially when the Net-Ping is
powered on.
POWER DOWN SETUP SCREEN
The Net-Ping will automatically turn off after the time selected in the Power Down
Setup screen. Settings available are five minutes, fifteen minutes, thirty minutes and on
(must be turned off manually). Press the SAVE function key to store the selected
setting.
PASSWORD SCREEN
A password is required to configure the Net-Ping from a web browser or update
the firmware. The password protects against a third party making unauthorized
changes to the unit when it is connected to a network. The default password is
12345678. It is recommended that the default password be changed prior to initial
operation.
PING COUNT SETUP SCREEN
The Net-Ping can be set to PING an IP address from 1 to 99 times or continu-
ously. Pressing the Up/Down cursor key scrolls the number of times to PING from 1 to
99. The Continuous PING setting is shown by scrolling down from “1” or up from “99”.
Multiple PINGs are not available for Lists, Profiles or Ranges.
