EXFO FTB-860, User Manual

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Smart Loopback Test Setup and Results
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Summary Results
Loopback Mode
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Loopback Mode : The Loopback Mode parameter shall determine at
which layer the address/port swapping is limited. Select the
Loopback
Mode . Choices are:
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UDP/TCP
: Swap MAC addresses, IP addresses, UDP or TCP ports
when present and addressed to unit own MAC/IP. In other words,
swap from Layer 2 up to Layer 4 when present.

IP : Swap MAC addresses, IP addresses when present and
addressed to unit own MAC/IP. In other words, swap from Layer 2
up to Layer 3 when present.

Ethernet
: Swap MAC addresses when addressed to unit own MAC.
In other words, swap Layer 2 when present.

Ethernet (All Unicast)
: Swap MAC addresses when the address is
unicast, regardless if it is unit’s own MAC or not.
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Transparent
: Loopback everything without swapping anything.
By default, UDP/TCP will be selected.
Note:
When remote unit is looped up where Remote Capability is Remote
Loopback , the Smart Loopback test runs with loopback mode as
“UDP/TCP” on remote.
Note: The Transparent mode is not intended to be used in switched or routed
networks (i.e. only point-to-point).
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Rate Unit : Select the rate unit as % , Mbit/s , or Gbit/s .