information to the remote MX120 via the line under test. Upon completion, the remote MX120 transfers the test results back to the
local MX120, enabling the user to read the results for both directions of the link on the local unit. The dual-port capability of the
MX120 allows the user to test two links simultaneously.
RFC 2544 End-to-End Testing
Control button:
Configures the loop-up and loop-down commands necessary to control the remote unit or the test profile in the case of Asymmetric
testing. The user is allowed to configure the commands manually or automatically.
Manual selection:
user must input the destination IP address of the far end device
Automatic selection:
No configuration is necessary - user only has to select the "discovered" far end device to control.
Select from a list of discovered devices to loop-up/down.
Asymmetric Up
Asymmetric Down
Asymmetric Up/Down
RFC2544 Setup - Control Manual
RFC2544 Setup - Control Modes
7.2.1.6 Starting/Stopping a RFC 2544 Test
Once all configurations have been made, the user can start the RFC 2544 test. The following are three scenarios of how to prepare
and start the unit for RFC 2544 testing.
Note:
If the testing on the fiber ports, make sure the LASER is turned On before starting the test.
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