NPort Networks N1-8016, User Manual

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8000 Series User’s Manual, Release 1.3
Fig. 4.22: Advanced Settings > Loop Detection
Loop Detection: Enable or disable Loopback detection. The default is Disabled.
Interval (1-32767): Set a Loop detection Interval between 1 and 32767 seconds. The default is 1 seconds.
Recover Time (0 or 60-1000000): Time allowed (in seconds) for recovery when a Loopback is detected.
The Loop Detection Recover Time can be set at 0 seconds, or 60 to 1000000 seconds. Entering 0 will disable
the Loop Detection Recover Time. The default is 60 seconds. Click
Apply to implement changes made.
4.4.11 Troubleshooting > Cable Diagnostics
The Cable Diagnostics is designed primarily for administrators and customer service representatives to
examine of the copper cable quality. It rapidly determines the type of cable errors occurred in the cable.
Select a port and then click the Test button to start the diagnosis.
Fig. 4.23: Troubleshooting > Cable Diagnostics
Test Result: The description of the cable diagnostic results.
• OK: Means the cable is good for the connection.
• Short in Cable: Means the wires of the RJ45 cable may be in contact somewhere.
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