Chapter 4: Web configuration
NS3562-8P-2S User Manual
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• If the link is established on the twisted-pair interface in 1000BASE-T mode, the
cable diagnostics can run without disruption of the link or of any data transfer.
• If the link is established in 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T, the cable diagnostics cause
the link to drop while the diagnostics are running.
After the diagnostics are finished, the link is re-established and the following functions
are available.
• Coupling between cable pairs
• Cable pair termination
• Cable Length
Note:
Cable Diagnostics is only accurate for cables of length from 15 to 100 meters.
The page includes the following fields:
Object
Description
Port
The port where you are requesting cable diagnostics.
Buttons
• Click
Copper Test
to run the diagnostics.
Ping
The ping and IPv6 ping permit the issuance of ICMP PING packets to troubleshoot IP
connectivity issues. The industrial managed switch transmits ICMP packets, and the
sequence number and roundtrip time are displayed upon reception of a reply.
Ping test
This page allows you to issue ICMP ping packets to troubleshoot IP connectivity issues.