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CHAPTER 4: Traffic Measurement
4. Traffic Measurement
Live network-traffic monitoring on 10BASE-T or
coax Ethernet networks can be performed by the
Scan-LAN 80. Percentage of network utilization,
peak traffic, and collisions are continuously shown in
the display, along with a bar-graph display of network
activity. The unit also provides audio feedback of
network activity.
NOTE
The traffic test runs continuously. The Scan-LAN 80 will
automatically power down after 5 minutes.
For 10BASE-T networks, the Scan-LAN 80
automatically generates link pulses to activate the
hub and reports whenever a link with the hub is lost.
To perform a traffic test, do the following.
1. Set the rotary function selector to TRAFFIC.
2. Attach the network cable to the appropriate
connector on the Scan-LAN 80.
3. If the presently selected cable type is Token Ring
