3
7
The tester is now ready to receive loop commands or proceed to Quick Testing using
the HST-3000 (Section 3)
3 Quick Testing Using the HST-3000
This section describes how to quickly check an active link exists between two test sets. This test
proves that the link exists and will detect if errors occur. After this section is complete one can
safely run the RFC 2544 test to validate the pipe.
Step
Directions
1
This section continues from section 2 and having setup both ends of the link. If you
have not completed the appropriate section, please do so at this time.
2
Press the
configure
button. Tap the left and
right arrows until you get to the
Summary
Settings
Screen.
Then Select:
•
Loop Type -> Broadcast
•
Tx Payload -> Acterna
•
Frame Length -> Random
•
Encapsulation -> Most Likely this will
be VLAN tagged though it depends on the
location and network
•
VLAN ID and Priority -> Depends on
Network, see work order
•
Traffic Load -> again depends on
network, see work order. If unknown enter 1%.
3
Tap the Right arrow until you get the Ethernet Tab.
Select Frame Type -> DIX.
Please note that if you are running across a switched service you have to set the
Destination MAC equal to the far end’s Source MAC address on both testsets.
4
Tab right to select the Error Page.
Make sure that
•
Error Type -> FCS
•
Insertion Type -> Single
