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Connecting the OptiView XG to a Network
Connecting the OptiView XG to a Network
NOTE
For the wireless only configuration, go to “Establishing a Wireless Connection” on
You can connect the OptiView XG to a network via network ports A, B, C, or D, or via the built-in wireless
adapters.
The OptiView XG’s management port can be used for remote control of the analyzer (from a separate
network). This lets you control the analyzer from a management network while using the OptiView XG to test
a production network.
Establishing a Wired or Fiber Connection
Connect an appropriate cable from one of the OptiView XG’s network ports to the network that you want to
test. The OptiView XG will find the active network interface and obtain an IP address. Then it will begin
discovering the network.
Network Ports
The OptiView XG has the following network ports:
<View of network connectors>
Port A
Port B
Port C
Port D
USB Port
External Antenna Connector
Link Speed and Utilization Indicators
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
• Port A: RJ45 Ethernet connector, 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Port B: RJ45 Ethernet connector, 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Port C: 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet over fiber on standard SFP socket
• Port D: 10 Gbps Ethernet over fiber on standard SFP+ socket
• Management Port: RJ45 Ethernet connector, 10/100/1000 Mbps
Figure 19. OptiView XG Network Ports