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Agilent N2610A
FrameScope 350
Network Performance
Analyzer
User’s Manual
Version 3.0
Agilent Technologies
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Notices © 2002 Agilent Technologies, Inc. defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted Manual Part Number computer software” as defined in FAR No part of this manual may be reproduced N2610-90000 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent in any form or by any means (including agency regulation or contract clause. Use, electronic storage and retrieval or transla- duplication or disclosure of Software is Edition tion into a foreign language) without prior subject to Agilent Technologies’ standa
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In This Guide… This user’s guide contains information for using your FrameScope 350 handheld network performance analyzer using software version 3.0.2. Note that some systems running earlier software may not provide all of the features described in this manual; systems running later versions of software may operate differently than described in this manual. Be sure to refer to any user’s manual supplements or release notes that came with the unit or call 800-452-4844. Agilent FrameScope 3
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Contents 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance 6 The Main Menu at a Glance 7 Getting Started 10 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350 Network Testing Overview 16 Examining the Network 17 Running an Autotest 19 Changing the Autotest Metrics 23 Using the Stations List 24 Performing a Ping Test 28 Performing a Trace Route 31 Performing SNMP Queries 34 Viewing Statistics 37 Generating Network Traffic 40 Performing a MAC Loopback 43 Locat
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Using CompactFlash™ Cards 88 Printing Labels 90 4Fiber Testing Fiber Testing Overview 94 Calibrating the Tester 96 Setting Up an Autotest 101 Running an Autotest 114 5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode Testing Overview 117 Changing to Expert Mode 118 The Expert Autotest Setup 119 The Expert Tools Menu 134 Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests 142 6 Expert Fiber Testing About Fiber Expert Mode 146 Changing to Expert Mode 147 Viewing Probe Information 148 The Fiber Tools Menu 150 7 System Operations The St
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Printer Setup 169 Network Settings 170 Remote Control 173 SNMP Settings 174 Demo Mode 175 8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Connection 179 Network Database 181 Network Performance Autotest 184 Statistics 202 Network Tools 205 Remote Control 209 Memory Requirements 210 9 Cable Tester Reference Measurements 212 Calibration 216 Memory Requirements 218 10 DualRemote 350 Reference The DualRemote 350 220 11 Specifications Physical 224 Environmental 225 Electrical 226 Ports 227 Display 2
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Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2 Front View 2 Side Views 3 Controls 4 Ports 4 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance 6 The Main Menu at a Glance 7 The Network Tab 8 The Cable Tab 9 Getting Started 10 Switching the FrameScope On and Off 10 Checking Power and Charging the Battery 11 Connecting to the Network 12 Using the FrameScope 350 13 Running a Test 13 The Agilent FrameScope 350 Network Performa
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Front View SmartProbe port (top) Strap cleat Color touch screen Power button CompactFlash™ memory card slot (bottom) OK button Scroll button Figure 1 FrameScope 350 Front View 2 Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual
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Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Side Views Stylus clip USB ports DC Power input Battery pack (back) Figure 2 Left Side Headset port Serial port Flip-out stand (back) Figure 3 Right Side Agilent FrameScope 350 User’s Manual 3
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Controls Color Touch Screen The FrameScope 350’s touch screen is the main user interface. Test controls and results are shown here. Simply press the screen with your finger or a stylus to navigate through the menus and test controls. Power Button Press the Power button briefly to switch the unit on. To switch the unit off, do one of the following: • Press Power twice. • Press Power once, wait 5 seconds and the unit powers off. •
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Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The FrameScope 350 at a Glance Talkset Port This port allows you to connect Agilent’s FrameScope talkset (N2605A-137) for two-way voice communication between the FrameScope and DualRemote over copper cabling. DC Power Input The DC power input accepts any of the Agilent 12 Vdc power adapter/chargers. Use only the 12 Vdc adapter/charger supplied with your CAUTION FrameScope 350. Using an incompatible adapter/charger can damage your FrameScope equipment. Agile
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The DualRemote 350 at a Glance The DualRemote 350 at a Glance Pair status indicators Warning indicators Test progress and Result indicators Fault location indicators Diagnostic indicators Power indicator Power button OK button Scroll button Figure 4 DualRemote Front View The Agilent DualRemote 350 is used with the FrameScope 350 when performing cable testing. The DualRemote is positioned at the far end of the cabling run being tested. This unit is controlled
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Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The Main Menu at a Glance The Main Menu at a Glance Title bar Tab area Status display area Navigation buttons Figure 5 The Main Menu Title Bar Displays the name of the current screen. Tab Area Display the currently selected tab. The FrameScope 350 provides two tabs: Network and Cable. Select a tab to choose the type of testing you want to do. Status Display Area This area displays the time of day, network connection status, battery status, storage status, and
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 The Main Menu at a Glance The Network Tab Tab title Network resources area Error Flag Utilization graph System menu button Tools menu button Autotest button Figure 6 FrameScope Network Tab Tab Title Displays the name of the tab. Network Resource Area Shows all of the detected network resources. When you press the Network tab, the FrameScope performs auto discovery of network resources. Resource icons shown with a black triangle (see below) can be pressed to d
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Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 The Main Menu at a Glance Autotest Button Calls the Network Autotest Setup screen. The Cable Tab Tab title Certification test buttons Setup menu button Calibration button System menu button Figure 7 FrameScope Cable Tab (normal mode) The Cable tab will look different if Expert Mode is turned on. NOTE Tab Title Displays the name of the tab. Certification Test Buttons Launch a certification autotest. For example, Category 5E or Category 6 cable certification. Se
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 Getting Started Getting Started Switching the FrameScope On and Off 1 To switch the FrameScope on, briefly press the Power button on the front panel. The screen will light and a brief tone will sound. 2 While the unit is on, briefly pressing the Power button will call the Sleep/Shutdown window. • Press Sleep to put the unit in sleep mode. When the FrameScope is in sleep mode, briefly press the Power button or press the screen to reactivate it. • Press Off or
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Introducing the FrameScope 350 1 Getting Started Checking Power and Charging the Battery The FrameScope’s battery should provide enough power for a typical day of testing. The AC power adapter/charger can also be used to power the unit and to recharge the battery. To check the battery’s charge level, perform these steps: 1 Switch on the FrameScope, if necessary, by pressing the Power button on the front of the unit. 2 Observe the battery icon in the Status display area on the Main Menu. The
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1 Introducing the FrameScope 350 Getting Started Connecting to the Network The FrameScope 350 uses test probes to connect to the network you are testing. Follow these steps to connect your unit to the network: 1 Select an appropriate Agilent test probe for your application: • Select a Channel SmartProbe for testing twisted pair using patch cords. • Select a Link SmartProbe for testing twisted pair at network outlets. See also “Cable Testing Overview” on page 57. 2 Plug the test probe into th
