Base Unit User Guide Issue 1
Tech-X Flex™
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5: IP and Video Testing
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5.4.2 Results - Traceroute test
The unit reports the IP address of each sequential hop along the path to the target, along with the
roundtrip time required for each hop to receive the request and the unit to receive acknowledgement.
Because three independent requests are sent, each hop shows three different roundtrip times. An
asterisk appears if a time cannot be determined, such as a response timeout when a network element
cannot or will not return a traceroute acknowledgement.
Figure 5-3 Successful Traceroute results
5.5 Web Browser
NOTE:
The web browser is a purchasable option. Please contact Spirent for more information.
The web browser allows you to access web pages from the internet and view them on the screen. It may
be especially useful for verifying that internet access is available, beyond a simple ping test. If a
residential subscriber cannot view a web page but you can with the unit, you can normally conclude that
the trouble exists with the subscriber’s web browser, computer, or home network configuration. It may
also be used to verify that a DNS is available.
The web browser is similar to a browser used on a desktop computer, except that the smaller screen may
require more use of the scroll bars. Furthermore, aside from basic hyperlinks, most webpage controls
may not work correctly. In some cases, complex pages with extensive internal scripting may not display
correctly or at all, so it is recommended that you use simple, fast-loading web pages to perform tests. In
summary, the browser is intended as a testing tool, not as a fully-functional interface to the internet.
To access the web browser, the active interface must be configured with valid, routable IP information.
For more information, see
