Agilent N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual Version 1.
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In This Guide… This user’s guide contains information for using your FrameScope Pro handheld network performance analyzer.
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Contents 1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Safety Considerations 10 The FrameScope Pro at a Glance The Main Menu at a Glance Getting Started 2 17 19 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Network Testing Overview 26 Examining the Network Running an Autotest 27 29 Changing the Autotest Metrics Using the Stations List 33 Performing a Ping Test 38 Performing a Trace Route Viewing Statistics 32 41 Performing SNMP Queries 44 47 Generating Network Traffic Performance Tests 50 53 Locating
4 System Operations The Status Display Area The System Menu 96 97 System Information 98 License Details 99 Storage Setup 100 Battery Status 101 Time and Date Setup 102 User Interface Setup 103 Boot Password 104 Touchscreen Calibration 105 Restore Default Settings 106 Network Settings 108 Restoring the Default MAC Address Remote Control 114 Setting up the Optional Auxiliary Port RFC 2544 Test 5 121 122 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Connection Network Database 12
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Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Safety Considerations 10 The FrameScope Pro at a Glance 14 Front View 14 Side Views 15 Controls 16 Ports 16 The Main Menu at a Glance 17 Getting Started 19 Switching the FrameScope On and Off 19 Checking Power and Charging the Battery 20 Connecting to the Network and Using the FrameScope Pro 22 Running a Test 22 The Agilent FrameScope Pro Network Performance Analyzer is a powerful handheld instrument
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Safety Considerations Safety Considerations The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Safety Considerations appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personel. Laser Safety Information for optional Optical Transceivers The laser sources specified by this user guide are classified according to IEC 60825-1 (2001) The laser sources comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 2001-July-26.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Safety Considerations WARN IN G Please pay attention to the following laser safety warnings: 1. Under no circumstances look into the end of an optical cable attached to the optical output when the device is operating. The laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight 2. Do not enable laser when there is no fiber attached to the optical output connector. 3. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 4.
Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1 Safety Considerations WARN IN G To avoid the possibility of injury or death, you must observe the following precautions before switching on the instrument 1. If the instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer for voltage reduction, ensure that the common terminal connects to the earth pole of the power source. 2. Insert the power cable plugonly into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro The FrameScope Pro at a Glance The FrameScope Pro at a Glance Front View RJ 45 WireMap/Auxiliary Port Strap Cleat Touch sensitive color LCD Ok Button Power Button Compact Flash Memory Slot Scroll button Figure 1 14 FrameScope Pro Front View Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1 The FrameScope Pro at a Glance Side Views Card Bus Slot Stylus clip Head set Port USB (Type A) USB (Type B) Battery (Backpack) Figure 2 Left Side SFP Port Ethernet RJ 45 Connector Flip-out stand (back) Power Jack Right Side Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual 15
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro The FrameScope Pro at a Glance Controls Color Touch Screen The FrameScope’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.
Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1 The Main Menu at a Glance The Main Menu at a Glance Network resources area Error Flag Utilization graph System menu button Tools menu button VoIP menu button(optional) Autotest button Figure 3 FrameScope Main Menu Tab Title Displays the name of the tab. Network Resource Area Shows all of the detected network resources. The FrameScope performs auto discovery of network resources.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro The Main Menu at a Glance VoIP Menu Button(optional) Autotest Button 18 Calls the Voice Test menu. Calls the Network Autotest Setup screen.
Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1 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.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro 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. N O TE To shorten the charging time, Agilent recommends switching off the FrameScope while charging.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Getting Started 4 Observe that the AC power icon is displayed in the Status area. The AC icon will also indicate the battery’s charge level (for example 72%).
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Getting Started Connecting to the Network and Using the FrameScope Pro Follow these steps to connect your unit to the network and use it for testing: 1 Connect the cabling to the FrameScope’s network port.If you want to perform testing on fiber link, connect the cable on the SFP port. 2 You operate the FrameScope using its front panel touchscreen and control buttons.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Getting Started Most basic FrameScope operations execute automatically and require very little setup. In most cases you can skip this step. 5 Press the Autotest button or Start Test button or VoIP button to begin the test. See “Viewing Details and Statistics” on page 35 for information on reviewing network test results.
1 Introducing the FrameScope Pro Getting Started Localization The unit may be shipped with the local language already installed. Software versions exist on the Utilities CD supplied which provide for the following languages for the FrameScope: English Korean French German Chinese (simplified) Italian Spanish Japanese To install a language version other than English, use the FrameScope Pro Software Upgrade Utility to upgrade the FrameScope to the language desired, or using a USB cable.
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Network Testing Overview 26 Examining the Network 27 Network Overview 27 Detailed List 28 Running an Autotest 29 Changing the Autotest Metrics 32 Using the Stations List 33 Viewing Details and Statistics 35 Performing a Ping Test 38 Performing a Trace Route 41 Performing SNMP Queries 44 Viewing Statistics 47 Generating Network Traffic 50 Performance Tests 53 Performing RFC 2544 Tests 57 RFC 25
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Network Testing Overview Network Testing Overview The following steps describe the general procedure for performing network analysis testing using the FrameScope Pro. 1 Power the unit on. See “Switching the FrameScope On and Off” on page 19. 2 Connect to the network under test. See “Connecting to the Network and Using the FrameScope Pro” on page 22. The FrameScope automatically begins to poll the network and locate devices.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Examining the Network Examining the Network Network Overview FrameScope will start discovery process on the network as soon as it is switched ON. The Network resources area of the display will show a list of detected network devices.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Examining the Network Detailed List 1 To view a detailed list of network resources, press on any category in the Network Resources area. A triangle indicates that a list is available for that category. Press icon to view details 2 Use the Scroll button to select items in the list. The Collapse List and Expand List button is renamed View when the highlight is on a particular station. Press the View button to see details of the selected item.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Running an Autotest Running an Autotest This section describes how to run an Autotest on the network using the FrameScope Pro. The FrameScope can store Autotest suites that define which network elements to test. 1 From the Network Overview screen (see page 27) press the Autotest button. The Network Autotest Setup screen is displayed.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Running an Autotest 2 If you want to save this Autotest suite, or load a previously-stored suite, press the Suite button. 3 Select a stored suite from the list or select Create New, then press the Next button. You can select if you want to reload the default suite. 4 If you Create New, you will be prompted to enter a new name. a On the Network Autotest Setup window, press the Iterations button to select how many times the test is to be run.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Running an Autotest For more details, see “Network Performance Autotest” on page 129. 7 When you have finished setting up the test, press the Start Test button (or press OK) on the Network Autotest Setup screen. The test will begin. 8 To stop the test at any time press the Stop Test button. 9 To view information about a network element’s results, select the element from the list and press the Details button.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Changing the Autotest Metrics Changing the Autotest Metrics The FrameScope Pro provides a measure of service speed and efficiency by emulating a client device in the network. By making a request for service to a key device, and comparing the results to reasonable expectations, it provides a rating of the service. However, the default numbers used to determine the rating may not apply to the network under test.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Using the Stations List Using the Stations List When a network resource on the Network tab is shown with a black triangle, you can press the resource to display the Network Database screen, which includes the Stations List. 1 On the Network tab, press the resource you wish to view. Press here to view details Stations List 2 Use the Scroll button to navigate through the items on the Station List.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Using the Stations List N O TE The Collapse List, Expand List, and View buttons all appear in the same place on the screen, depending on the currently selected item in the Station List. See also “Viewing Details and Statistics” on page 35. 4 You can use the Settings button to reorder the Station List and select what information is displayed.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Using the Stations List Viewing Details and Statistics 1 Select a station on the Station List and then press the View button.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Using the Stations List 2 Press the Statistics button to view statistics about the station.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Using the Stations List 3 On the Station Detail screen, press Tools to see a list of test tools that can be used on the selected station. These tools are describe in more detail in the following sections. N O TE Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual The tools that are displayed on the Station Tools list will vary depending on what type of station you are viewing. Not all tools are available for every type of station.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performing a Ping Test Performing a Ping Test The Ping test allows you to check if communications can be established with a particular remote node. The FrameScope “pings” a remote node by sending it a request message. If the remote device is active and reachable it will respond. Follow these steps to run a Ping test.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performing a Ping Test 2 Press the Ping button to call the Ping screen. 3 Enter the device you want to ping in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 Select the ping options you want, selecting IP or IPX, length of the ping, and the number of iterations. 5 Enter the Time To Live and whether you want fragmentation in the IP Options area. Or if you selected IPX above, select the IPX request type: Diagnostic or PING.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performing a Ping Test 6 Press the Start button to begin the ping test. The Ping Results screen will be displayed. 7 Observe the results of the Ping test. The screen will show the frame length you selected, the number of requests (pings) sent and the number of replies received. Data on the response times are also displayed. 8 To run the test again press the Start button.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performing a Trace Route Performing a Trace Route The Trace Route test allows you to determine the path through the network to a particular device. The FrameScope sends data packets over the network and returns the routers on the path and the time it took for each hop. The following procedure describes how to run a Trace Route test.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performing a Trace Route 2 Press the TraceRoute button to call the TraceRoute screen. 3 Enter the device to which you want to trace in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 Select the maximum number of hops to be reported.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performing a Trace Route 5 Press the Start button to begin the TraceRoute test. The TraceRoute Results screen will be displayed. 6 Observe the results of the TraceRoute test. The screen will show the number and address of each hop. In addition the delay (in seconds) to each hop is shown.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performing SNMP Queries Performing SNMP Queries The simple network management protocol (SNMP) query tool allows you to send a query to the management information database (MIB) and retrieve the available information for that host. The following procedure describes how to run an SNMP Query using the FrameScope Pro 1 From the main Network tab or from a device’s display on the Station List, press the Tools button to display a menu of available network testing tools.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performing SNMP Queries 2 Press the SNMP Queries button to call the SNMP Query screen. 3 Enter the device to which you want to query in the Target box. You can enter the device name or address. 4 The SNMP Settings button allows you to add SNMP communities and ports to the default “public” community and default port 161 or to change those set up for auto discovery.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performing SNMP Queries 5 Press the Start button to begin the SNMP Query test. The SNMP Queries Results screen will be displayed. 6 Observe the returned information on the SNMP Queries results screen. The screen will show the description, ID, and other information as returned by the remote host. 7 To run the test again press the Start button.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics You can use the FrameScope to view a variety network parameters, and see performance statistics for them. The following procedure describes how to use the FrameScope’s Statistics tool.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Viewing Statistics 2 Press the Statistics button to call the Statistics screen. Press this to view or change the Statistics settings. Press this to view the list of saved data or to delete saved data. The screen shows network utilization and other traffic data such as frame counters, and protocol counters. 3 To view additional details, press any item shown with a black triangle.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Viewing Statistics Set the Interval between 2 to 1080 seconds. The graphs display statistics of data captured within this time interval and refreshes every interval time. 5 Press Utilization on the Statistics screen to view the top talkers (most active devices) on the network. Press here to view details Saving and Retrieving Statistics Data The Statistics Data can be saved on the main page of the statistics function.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Generating Network Traffic Generating Network Traffic You can use the FrameScope’s Traffic Generator to create network traffic to stress the network and observe how is reacts under different loads. The following procedure describes how to use the Traffic Generator. 1 Press the Tools button on the main Network tab to display the Tools menu.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Generating Network Traffic 2 Press the Traffic Generator button. The Traffic Generator screen will be displayed. To add security to the use of the traffic generator, since it may disrupt your network, you may configure a password to prevent someone without the password from using the traffic generator. 3 On the Parameters tab, configure the traffic characteristics as you desire.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Generating Network Traffic 6 Press the box buttons to enter the Frame Type, MAC source, and MAC Destination. See “Traffic Generation” on page 158. Note that if you select an IP type frame, you will get additional selections for IP Source and IP Destination. 7 Press the Start button to begin generating traffic. The Traffic Generator activity screen is displayed. 8 Observe the traffic statistics.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performance Tests Performance Tests Performance tests comprise of RFC 2544 tests and IP or MAC Loopback tests. These tests are used to verify the performance of network between two network points. Using this performance tests tool, you can perform the following: • MAC or IP Loopback Test — go to “Performing a MAC or IP Loopback” on page 55. • RFC 2544 Throughput Test — go to “RFC 2544 Throughput Test” on page 57.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests 2 On the master FrameScope, press the Tools button on the main Network tab. 3 Press Performance Tests button on the Tools menu.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests Performing a MAC or IP Loopback N O TE The MAC loopback test only works within the subnet (does not work across routers). The master or target FrameScope sends periodic MAC-level or IP-level messages to the slave FrameScope with user-defined periodic interval. The slave FrameScope echoes back each of these messages.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests Option 1: Select Search for FrameScope to automatically locate the slave FrameScope within the subnet. Option 2: Un Check Search for FrameScope and enter the MAC address of the slave FrameScope. Press Save to save current test results. Search results displays the MAC address and current MAC loopback test results.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests 4 Press Stop to cancel the test or to review the transmission information on the MAC Loopback or IP Loopback screen. Performing RFC 2544 Tests RFC 2544 tests comprise of round-trip latency test, point-to-point throughput test, frame loss rate tests and back to back tests.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests between the entrance and exit times of the tagged frame. The reported latency is an average of at least 20 trials. The test is conducted over a range of frame sizes. For better results, adjust the duration to load the device under test sufficiently. RFC 2544 Frame Loss Rate Test This test measures the percentage of frames that are not forwarded by network devices due to lack of resources for entire range of frame length and data rates.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests Setting the network for RFC 2544 Tests You may also have to adjust the network settings to ensure the test can run. In particular: • NAT has to be disabled or should allow the IP and MAC addresses of the FrameScope™ Pro to pass through. • Firewalls have to be disabled or should allow the IP and MAC addresses of the FrameScope™ Pro to pass through. • ICMP ports need to be freed up for the network under test (for information request and reply).
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests 2 From the Performance Tests menu, select RFC 2544 Test. 3 Select Throughput, Frame loss rate, back-to-back and/or Latency RFC 2544 test options. Press Suite to load or create new test suite. Select RFC 2544 test options. To set specific RFC test parameters, press Settings.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests 4 Optional: If you want to save this RFC 2544 Test suite, or retrieve a previously stored suite, press the Suite button. Create New option: Select this if you want to save a new test suite. You will be prompted to enter a new name. Load Selected option: Select a stored suite from the list. You can select if you want to reload the default suite.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests Option 2: If you know the IP address/name, enter the corresponding IP address/name. 6 For specific Throughput, Latency, Frame loss rate, Back-to-Back test settings, press Next. For details on specific parameters, go to corresponding sections on “The Throughput Settings screen.” on page 63 “The Latency Settings screen.” on page 63, “Frame loss rate settings screen” on page 64, “Back to Back settings screen” on page 64 respectively.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performance Tests The Throughput Settings screen. Select the frame direction to measure.(if destination is loopback only bidirectional options is present) Max Data Rate is used for initial frame speed and performance calculation. Enter the maximum data rate of the network under test. If not known, the link speed will be used.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests Frame loss rate settings screen Select the frame direction to measure.(for loopback only bi direction is present) Max Data Rate is used for initial frame speed and performance calculation. Enter the maximum data rate of the network under test. If not known, the link speed will be used. Select full range to measure frame loss rate specified by step size or specific rate Specify the frame length or select full range to collect all frames.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests password. You will get a warning, “Permission Denied”, if a password is set in the slave FrameScope and not entered correctly in the master FrameScope. 8 Press Start to begin test.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests 2 From the System Settings Network menu, press RFC 2544 Test. 3 Select the Enable RFC 2544 Test option. You may set a password in the slave FrameScope to enable the master FrameScope login. Press OK. The slave FrameScope is now ready to perform RFC 2544 tests. Do not run other tests on the slave FrameScope while RFC 2544 tests are in progress.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performance Tests . These are the screens of the slave FrameScope when throughput (left) and latency (right) RFC 2544 tests are running. RFC 2544 Test Results For full range frame length and frame rate throughput RFC 2544 tests, a graph can be plotted to display the RFC 2544 test results. The graph helps analysis of performance between two points in the network quickly and efficiently.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests The IP address of the FrameScope. If the name exists, it will be displayed. (for MAC Loopback, MAC address is displayed) Program Rate is the frame rate set by user. Actual Rate is the real frame rate during the test. The rate may differ from Program Rate due to delay or collisions in the network. The IP address of the FrameScope. If the name exists, it will be displayed.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Performance Tests The IP address of the FrameScope (for loopback scenarios, MAC address). If the name exists, it will be displayed. The throughput/ latency test set, according to frame size. Press the left or right button to go to the previous or next test set respectively. Upstream - throughput rates of frames sent from master FrameScope. Downstream throughput rates of frames sent from slave FrameScope.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Performance Tests The IP address of the FrameScope. If the name exists, it will be displayed.(mac address for loopback) Frame loss rate or back to back tests. For Frameloss rate, load percentage will be displayed along with maximum data rate. Used to display the result screen for different frame length. The graph can be traced easily from the color of the frame length display.
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2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Locating a Port with Blink Port Locating a Port with Blink Port You can use the FrameScope’s test port, located on the side, to locate a network connection’s port on a hub or switch. The FrameScope will toggle the port’s link indicator on and off causing it to blink. This section describes how to use the Blink Port feature of the FrameScope Pro. 1 Connect the FrameScope to the remote end of the circuit whose hub you want to locate.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Locating a Port with Blink Port 3 Press the Blink Port on the tools menu to call the Blink Port screen. 4 To begin blinking the port, press the Start button. 5 Observe the hub or switch and note which port’s link indicator is blinking. That will be the port for the tested circuit. 6 To stop the blink, press the Stop button on the Blink Port screen.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Viewing the Error Log Viewing the Error Log This section describes how to view the FrameScope’s error log. The error log tracks and displays any network problems that are detected by the FrameScope Pro. 1 From the main Network tab, press the Tools button to display the Tools menu.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Viewing the Error Log 2 Press the Error Log button to call the Error Log screen. You can also click on the shortcut, in the Main Menu to get to this screen. Or 3 Observe the errors listed in the log. 4 Press the Show All button to expand the error list and view all errors that were previously acknowledged by using the Ack button. 5 Press the Ack button to acknowledge the errors without clearing the log. 6 Press the Reset button to clear the log.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro WireMap Adapter Testing WireMap Adapter Testing WireMap testing checks for proper continuity and termination of cables. It is used together with the WireMap Adapter . WireMap Adapter The four indicator LEDs flash while the test is being perform and go off after the test is completed. The wiremap adapter is connected at the far end of a link or channel to display and identify point-to-point four twisted pairs connection.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro WireMap Adapter Testing WireMap Adapter Operation When the wiremap adapter is connected to the FrameScope, the FrameScope sends a sequence of DC, TTL level signals through the wire pairs in order of a few 100 milliseconds. For each step of this sequence of signalling, the DC voltage is measured by the receiver of the FrameScope. The FrameScope software identifies wiremap information based on the readings.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro WireMap Adapter Testing The test will run for a few seconds before displaying the results. If all tests pass, the results screen will display “Pass”, similar to the screen below. Pair number Wire numbers Otherwise, results will show “Fail” with details of error in red.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Using the Test Database Using the Test Database The FrameScope Pro allows you to store (you must have a CompactFlash™ card installed) Autotest and Performance Test results for later review and downloading. See page 31 for saving Autotest results, page 56 for saving loopback test results and page 72 for RFC 2544 test results. You can recall previously stored test data using the Tests Database tool. This section describes how to recall and delete stored tests.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Using the Network Database Using the Network Database The FrameScope Pro allows you to store (only on a CompactFlash™) network topologies for later review and downloading (see “Using the Stations List” on page 33). You can recall previously stored network data using the Network Database tool. This section describes how to recall and delete stored network data. 1 Press the Tools button on the Network Main Menu to call the Tools menu.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Using the Network Database 6 To access the Database Tools menu press the Database Tools button.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Using the Network Database 7 To save the current network, or to load previously stored network data, press the Load/Save Station List button. 8 Use the buttons on the Station List name screen to store the current network data, load stored data, or delete stored data. If you are storing data, you will be prompted to enter a name for the data file.
Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2 Locating Switch Ports Locating Switch Ports The FrameScope Pro allows you to identify the switch ports being accessed by the FrameScope or any address on the network. The FrameScope will only locate switches in the same subnet. Knowledge of the correct community string and port is essential. This section describes how to operate the Locate Switch Port tool. 1 Press the Tools button to call the Tools menu.
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro Locating Switch Ports 5 Press Start to see the results of the Locate Switch Port. 6 Use the Scroll button to scroll through the list if necessary. N O TE 84 The order of the information presented is not useful and should not be used in interpreting the list.
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro Voice Testing Overview 86 How the FrameScope Pro Tests Voice Quality 87 Running a Voice Test 88 Interpreting Results 91 Network Settings 93 License Information 93 How to Save and Retrieve Results 94 The Agilent FrameScope Pro Voice Performance Analyzer is a powerful handheld instrument that measures the performance of voice over IP networks. This chapter deals with voice testing.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro Voice Testing Overview Voice Testing Overview The Voice Quality Analysis software for the Frame Scope Pro, gives you analysis options for voice-over-IP (VoIP) environments that traditional tests do not. Including: • Access, manage, and run Voice Quality Tests end-to-end across widely deployed Voice networks. • Test VoIP network components such as routers, gateways, PBXs, and switches. • Compare VoIP quality directly with existing toll quality networks.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro How the FrameScope Pro Tests Voice Quality How the FrameScope Pro Tests Voice Quality To test voice quality and measure audio circuit characteristics, the FrameScope Pro VoIP does two things: • It places and/or answers one telephone call at a time to establish voice connections. This voice connection (and the transmission media and equipment of which it is comprised) becomes the network under test.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro Running a Voice Test Running a Voice Test This section describes how to run an VoIP Test on the network using the FrameScope Pro. From Main Menu, VoIP button has to be pressed to enter the VoIP Test mode. Once you do so, SIP Settings window will appear with the configurable parameters. The settings can be saved and retrieved through the Suite window/button on the left hand top corner.
Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3 Running a Voice Test Codec to be used for data transfer: G711mlaw or G711Alaw If checked FrameScope will auto answer incoming call Phone number that FrameScope registers as its own. Headsets call for live audio. The maximum allowed time between session refresh requests in a dialog before the session will be considered timed out.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro Running a Voice Test When the Start button is pressed in the SIP Setting Window, The FrameScope Pro registers with the registrar/ SIP Server as per the options selected by the user in the SIP setting Window asks to do so, before placing a call or sending an Invite message. Else, it calls directly to the IP address specified in the SIP Server window.
Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3 Interpreting Results Interpreting Results The statistics measured are plotted in graphical format. The graph is plotted offline with timing info displayed as iterations (the interval is 500 ms) in X-axis and R-Factor, MOS, Packet Loss Ratio, Packet Round Trip delay, Inter Arrival Jitter values in Y-axis. Each iterations shown is based on the RTCP message exchange during the VoIP test.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro Interpreting Results ? 92 Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3 Network Settings Network Settings The FrameScope Pro VoIP software can connect to the network using Point-to-Point-Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE) or IP Over Ethernet (IPoE). This setting is available in the Network Settings screen, described in “Network Settings” on page 108. License Information This shows the features available in the current version of the software.
3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro How to Save and Retrieve Results How to Save and Retrieve Results The FrameScope Pro VoIP test results are saved to the CompactFlashTM. You can recall previously stored test data using the Tests Database tool. This section describes how to recall and delete stored tests. Press the Tools button to call the Tools menu. On the Tools menu, press the Tests Database button. FrameScope Pro VoIP test results are stored in the FrameScope Tools Results folder.
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 4 System Operations The Status Display Area 96 The System Menu 97 System Information 98 License Details 99 Storage Setup 100 Battery Status 101 Time and Date Setup 102 User Interface Setup 103 Boot Password 104 Touchscreen Calibration 105 Restore Default Settings 106 Network Settings 108 Restoring the Default MAC Address 113 Remote Control 114 SNMP Settings 121 Demo Mode 122 This chapter describes the various system operations of the
4 System Operations The Status Display Area The Status Display Area The status display shows the current time set on the FrameScope Pro, talkset status, battery status, and storage status. Clock Display The clock shows the time of day. It can be set in the Time and Date section of the System settings menu. Network Connection Status FrameScope icon: When in the Network tab, the FrameScope icon appears. If a red X is shown on the connection, it means the FrameScope is not connected to the network.
System Operations 4 The System Menu The System Menu The FrameScope Pro System Menu is displayed by pressing System in Network Main Menu.
4 System Operations System Information System Information Pressing System Information then pressing View on either System Settings menu displays the FrameScope serial number, software and hardware revision numbers.
System Operations 4 License Details License Details N O TE For the License Details of FrameScope Pro with VoIP Option please refer to “License Information” on page 93. This shows the features available in the current version of the software. When user selects this and clicks Edit , License Details will be displayed with all the available features. User can enable new features by clicking the checkbox and entering the corresponding license key.
4 System Operations Storage Setup Storage Setup This allows you to see the total capacity and percentage of usage of CompactFlash™ and internal flash.If the user selects next and CompactFlash™ is present in the system, the option to format the CompactFlash™ pops up. User can select YES to proceed with the format or press cancel.
System Operations 4 Battery Status Battery Status To view the current battery status press Power then press View. The display also shows an estimated remaining battery time.
4 System Operations Time and Date Setup Time and Date Setup To set the time and date on the FrameScope, press Time and Date, then press Edit. The Time and Date Setup screen allows you to set the Month, Day, Year, and Time as well as the display method for each.
System Operations 4 User Interface Setup User Interface Setup The User Interface Setup screen is were the following choices are made: Enable Touch Click ON/OFF Enable Sleep Timeout ON/OFF - A screen touch will wake the screen. When enabled the Sleep Interval setting bar is displayed. Sleep Interval (Minutes) how many minutes (1-15) without a screen touch or button press until the unit goes to sleep.
4 System Operations Boot Password Boot Password To protect the FrameScope Pro from unauthorized use you can set a password that must be entered before the instrument boots up. By default, the FrameScope Pro has no password protection. To enable the boot password: 1 In the system menu, select Boot Password. 2 To enable the password, make sure the box Password checking enabled is selected.
4 System Operations Touchscreen Calibration Touchscreen Calibration If it seems that the FrameScope is not responding correctly to taps on the touch screen, you may need to calibrate the touch screen to bring it into alignment with the underlying display. To calibrate the touch screen: 1 Ensure that you have the stylus available. 2 On the Main Menu, press System. The System Settings screen displays. 3 On the System Settings screen, press Calibrate Touch Screen, then press Edit.
4 System Operations Restore Default Settings Restore Default Settings The following procedure describes how to restore the FrameScope Pro to the configuration values that were set when your unit was shipped from the factory. 1 From the Main Menu on either the Network tab, press the System button. The System Settings screen is displayed. 2 Use the Scroll button to select Restore Default Settings.
System Operations 4 Restore Default Settings 3 Press the Edit button or press the OK button to call the Restore Defaults screen. 4 If you want to clear data in the internal flash and return to the default settings and profiles of the FrameScope, press the Format Internal Flash checkbox. 5 Press OK to restore the factory-programmed settings. 6 Because this will erase any current settings, you are asked to confirm. In the subsequent confirmation dialog boxes press Yes to accept the resets.
4 System Operations Network Settings Network Settings The Network Settings screen shows a summary of the network configuration. This screen may also be accessed by pressing on the FrameScope icon on the right of the Main Menu.
System Operations 4 Network Settings The first Network Settings Setup screen allows you to select PPoE or IP addressing. CAU T ION MAC address modification is not advisable. If a modification is unavoidable, the changes should be done with extreme care so that it will not conflict with any MAC address that is in use. • MAC Address - The MAC Address of the FrameScope. Usually it contains a value set in the factory.
4 System Operations Network Settings • Default Gateway – This is the default gateway (router) the FrameScope will use to communicate with devices on other subnets. Press Next when satisfied with your choices. The second Network Settings Setup screen allows you to change the Host Name from the default, enter a DNS Domain, and to provide DNS and WINS server addresses. Host Name This name will be used to identify the FrameScope in NetBIOS and FrameScope protocols.
System Operations 4 Network Settings Network Connection Since network hardware may function at a variety of speeds and modes, the FrameScope has the ability to auto-negotiate its speed and mode when it is connected to the network. The auto-negotiation attempts to configure the devices for the fastest network connection supported. If necessary, the user can manually set the FrameScope for 10 ,100 or 1000 Mbps and full or half duplex mode (For Gigabit, only full duplex mode is available).
4 System Operations Network Settings so users should set this value appropriately. It can be set even if P-VLAN is not enabled to indicate to FrameScope Pro that the packet is a P-VLAN packet and should be interpreted by the device accordingly. Press Next to go to Miscellaneous Settings Page when satisfied with the VLAN settings.
System Operations 4 Restoring the Default MAC Address Restoring the Default MAC Address If the MAC address of the FrameScope Pro is unknown, and you want to restore it back to the original hardware MAC address: 1 In the system menu, select Restore Default MAC. 2 To restore the hardware MAC address, make sure the box Restore Default MAC at Next Boot Enable is selected. If you do not want to restore the MAC address on the next boot up, make sure this box is not selected.
4 System Operations Remote Control Remote Control The FrameScope Pro can be controlled through a web interface. This can be done using the standard Test Port on the side of the FrameScope or with the optional Auxiliary Port on the top of the instrument. For both methods, users have to install the latest FrameScope Pro Upgrade Utility. The essential files for remote control are installed using this installer. This can be found in the CDROM supplied. Users can also download from the web. Please visit www.
4 System Operations Remote Control Enabling and setting the remote control web server If you have an auxiliary port, you can choose whether to use this or the test port for remote control. If you change the port used for remote control, you will have to restart the FrameScope Pro for the change to take effect. You can also choose to increase the web access security by adding a User Name and Password. You can also change the default port (80).
4 System Operations Remote Control or from the web page on the FrameScope Pro, by clicking the link “Remote Control” Once the Remote Host is running, you need to enter the IP address of the FrameScope Pro to be controlled. This IP address of the FrameScope Pro can be obtained from the Remote Control Settings Page on the FrameScope Pro.
System Operations 4 Remote Control Control application as shown below. You can now control the FrameScope Pro with the PC’s mouse,.
4 System Operations Setting up the Optional Auxiliary Port Setting up the Optional Auxiliary Port To view the status of the Auxiliary port or to make changes to it, go to the Auxiliary Port settings, by highlighting Auxiliary Port Settings options under the System Settings Network. The screen shows the status of the link of the Auxiliary port and the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway configured for the port.
4 System Operations Setting up the Optional Auxiliary Port To change the network settings of the Auxiliary port, click on the edit button and the Auxiliary port setup screen will appear. CAU T ION MAC address modification is not advisable. If a modification is unavoidable, the changes should be done with extreme care so that it will not conflict with any MAC address that is in use. • MAC Address - The MAC Address of the FrameScope usually contains a value set in the factory.
4 System Operations RFC 2544 Test RFC 2544 Test Two FrameScopes or One FrameScope and a loopback device, are needed for RFC 2544 tests: round-trip latency test, point-to-point throughput test, frame loss rate tests and back to back tests. One FrameScope is the master and the other is the slave (if loopback is not selected), which is placed in the network point under test. The slave FrameScope has to be pre-set for RFC 2544 tests.
System Operations 4 SNMP Settings SNMP Settings The FrameScope Pro uses the default community “public” and the default port 161 for SNMP access. You may expand the SNMP communities and port numbers to use during active discovery, SNMP queries, and the Locate Switch Tool. Press SNMP Settings on the Network System Settings screen then press Edit. Enter the additional information and press OK.
4 System Operations Demo Mode Demo Mode The FrameScope Pro may be put in a Demo mode for training or demonstration purposes. The Demo mode provides for a network consisting of several stations, servers, a router, two switch/bridges, and 5 SNMP agents. All functions are demoable without connecting to a live network. Autotests of all functions are simulated. The Demo mode may be enabled and disabled by pressing Demo Mode: on the System Settings menu then pressing Edit. When satisfied, press OK.
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Connection 125 Network Database 126 Station List 126 Device Details 126 Active Discovery Process 127 Network Performance Autotest 129 Autotest Setup 129 The Default Autotest Suite 130 Editing Tests 130 Deleting Tests 130 Adding Tests 131 DHCP Server 132 DNS Server 134 WINS Server (NetBIOS Name Server) 135 NT File Server 136 NFS File Server 136 Web Server 140 E-mail Server 142 Novell Ser
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Ping 157 Trace Route 157 SNMP Query 158 Locate Switch Port 158 Performance Tests 158 Traffic Generation 158 Remote Control 161 Memory Requirements 163 124 Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Connection Network Connection Before the FrameScope Pro is attached to a network, it is constantly checking for a connection. When the FrameScope Pro detects that it has been plugged into a network device it does the following: • Listens for a link pulse or traffic to determine which cable pairs are being used for transmit and receive.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Database Network Database The FrameScope Pro listens to the network traffic and actively interrogates network devices to learn about attached hosts, servers, switches and routers. This information is stored in the Network Database. The database may be saved to or retrieved from CompactFlash™ or may be uploaded to a PC through the web interface.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Database MAC address Network addresses: IP and IPX Services provided by the device (DHCP, DNS, etc.) Protocols used by the device (IP, IPX, etc.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Database • Every 300 seconds: • Send an ARP for each IP address in the subnet range • For every ARP response received, send an ICMP echo request • Every 300 seconds: • Reset IP services • Every 30 seconds (and whenever a new IP address is learned) • Discover IP Services a. Discover Domain Controller b. Discover Domain Browsers c.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest Network Performance Autotest The Autotest is used to measure connectivity and response time of important network resources. Each network resource is tested using target-specific access methods to communicate with these resources. The test results are compared to pre defined metrics and rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating the best performance.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest device may act as both a DHCP server and a DNS server. An Autotest suite used to test this device would contain a DHCP server test and a DHCP server test for this device. The same Autotest suite can also contain tests for other devices. The Default Autotest Suite The FrameScope boots up with the suite selected.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest Adding Tests The Add button will start up a wizard which is used to add tests to the test suite. If the Network Database contains devices with features not covered by any test in the test suite, tests for these features will be listed under Untested Servers. One of these tests may be added to the Autotest suite by selecting the test and pressing OK.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Another way to add a test to the suite is to press the Create New radio button and press Next. 1 A list of test types is presented on the next screen. 2 Select the type of test and press Next. 3 Test specific parameters may be edited on the next screens as discussed below under each test heading. DHCP Server The DHCP Server test verifies that the DHCP server responds to a request for an IP address and other optional items.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest requested from the DHCP Server. The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during this test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit. The measurements taken during this test are: PING Response on the server.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Server Response The total time for negotiating for an IP address from the DHCP Server DNS Server The DNS Server test verifies that the server can look up a name or an IP address. Test Setup The first setup screen is used to enter the IP address of the DNS server to test and to enter the name or address that will be sent to the DNS server in the request.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during the test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit as shown in the DHCP server. The measurements taken during this test are: PING Response on the server.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during the test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit as shown in the DHCP server. The measurements taken during this test are: PING Response on the server.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest • The following operations are optional. If any of these operations is requested, the user must enter the full path name to the file (or directory) on the server: • Log in to the server. • Read from an existing file. • Write to, read from, and delete a file. Test Setup The first file server setup screen requests a name or address as well as login information needed to access the server.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The next setup screen allows selection of the file actions to be tested. The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during the test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit. Note that the scroll bar on the right of the screen only shows the location of the screen shown.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The measurements taken during this test are: Name Lookup The request/response time for converting a name into an address. PING Response on the server. The time it takes to perform an ICMP Echo test Connect Time/Mount Time The time it takes to connect to the NT file server, or mount the NFS server. Write Rate The bytes per second rating of the write operation. Read Rate The bytes per second rating of the read operation.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Examples of modifying rates and time are shown below: Web Server The Web Server test verifies that server is accessible and measures the download time of the first HTTP get operation. Test Setup The first setup screen is used to enter the URL of the web server to test. The second setup screen provides an opportunity to request a proxy server and to name it.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit. The measurements taken during this test are: Name Lookup The request/response time for converting a name into an address. PING Response on the server. 1st Response command.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest E-mail Server The E-mail Server test verifies that the E-mail server is accessible and measures the access time and download rate of E-mail. Test Setup The first setup screen is used to enter the name or address of the E-mail server and enter the user name and password, if desired. The second setup screen is used to enter the operations to be tested and the send and receive methods as well as the ports used.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during the test. Any of the thresholds used to rate the performance of each of these measurements may be viewed and modified by selecting it from this list and selecting Edit. N O TE If e-mail server and e-mail domain names differ, the entry for User Name has to include its domain name. For example, if the e-mail server name is “pop3.agilent.com.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Read Time The time it takes to read the E-mail using either POP3 or SMTP. These times may all be modified by selecting the measurement and pressing Edit.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest 1 Select Autotest on the main menu and click on Add. 2 Next, click on Create New and select FTP server. 3 Users can enter user name and password to access the FTP server. If anonymous login is used, leave the username and password fields blank. Enter the name of the proxy server and port if required. Both Active and Passive FTP transactions modes are supported. Click on NEXT to continue the setup.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest If required, enter User Name and Password here. For anonymous login, leave these fields blank If required, enter name of proxy server and port number here Check box if Active FTP transaction mode is used. Uncheck for Passive transaction mode Three types of tests are available.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest No File Access This mode locates the FTP server, connects then disconnects from server.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Read This mode tests the FTP server by reading a file specified by the users which is found on the FTP server. Directory to Read from Name of File to be read from the FTP Server Parameters tested are, Name Lookup, Connect Time, Read Time, Read Rate and Disconnect Time.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest Write Read Delete This mode uploads a test file generated by the FrameScopeTM Pro to the FTP server under test. The test then reads the test file back and FrameScopeTM Pro deletes the file it uploaded. Users can select the default file size or any size from 1000 bytes.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest Measurement Parameters and ratings can be changed and customized accordingly. When the setup is completed, click on START TEST to begin.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest SNMP Agent Primary Domain Controller Backup Domain Controller Router Workstation These tests verifies that the named device is accessible and measures the name lookup time and the ping response time. Test Setup The first setup screen is used to enter the name or address of the device to be tested. The last setup screen provides a list of the measurements performed during the test.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Performance Autotest The measurements taken during all these tests are: Name Lookup The request/response time for converting a name into an address. PING Response on the device. The time it takes to perform an ICMP Echo test Autotest Results While the test is running, the overall status of each server test is displayed. As each test completes, it is given a performance metric.
Network Performance Analyzer Reference 5 Network Performance Autotest recorded and the current, average, minimum and maximum response times for each test are displayed after each test. When the autotest is finished, the response times for any test may be plotted.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Statistics Statistics The first view into statistics provides the overall network health. The operator can drill down into the statistics to get more and more detailed information. Some of the more detailed information is gathered by software that may not have enough bandwidth to process 100% of the frames. So a value is presented for the percent of frames processed in these cases. Overall Statistics The current and maximum values of each statistic are displayed.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Statistics Broadcasts The number of broadcast frames or the percent of the utilization used up by broadcast frames. Pressing this statistic switches to a list of Top Broadcast Transmitters. Pressing any of the Top Transmitters brings up the Station Detail screen for that station. Errors The number of frames with errors or the percent of the utilization used up by frames with errors. Pressing this statistic switches to the Error Mix.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Statistics Protocol Mix Selecting the protocol option gets you to the Top Transmitters of that protocol. Pressing any of the Top Transmitters brings up the Station Detail screen for that station. • IP • IPX • ARP • RARP • Banyan • DECnet • SNA • AppleTalk • NetBIOS • Spanning Tree • Other Saving and Retrieving Statistics Data The Statistics Data can be saved on the main page of the statistics function.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools Network Tools Ping The Ping tool is used to verify access to devices on a network. The current, minimum, maximum and average response times are displayed along with a count for the number of times there was no response. This tool may be run in IP or IPX mode. The IP Ping sends ICMP Echo frames to the target device. The IPX Ping can use either Diagnostic Responder or Ping frames.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools Maximum Hop Count The maximum number of routers to traverse while tracing out the route. SNMP Query This tool uses SNMP to retrieve the following information from the device. This information is usually provided by IT services. • MIB II System Group • System description • Up time • Contact • System name • Location Locate Switch Port This tool is used to determine the switch port to which a device is connected.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools The operator may change any of the following properties of the traffic being generated: Frame Length The number of bytes in the frame, including the FCS. This number ranges from 64-1518 unless long or short frames are specified. If the Short Frames box is checked, the frame size ranges from 40-63. If the Long Frames box is checked, the frame size ranges from 1519 to 16000. Frame Rate The rate at which frames are transmitted by the FrameScope.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Network Tools Destination MAC To send a frame to a station on the local LAN, enter its MAC address. If the destination address is set to FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF, the frame will be received by all devices on the LAN. To send a frame across a router, the router’s MAC address should be used. Source IP or IPX Source network address, if required. If Source MAC is set to simulate multiple stations, then the Source IP increments along with the MAC.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Remote Control Remote Control A web server is implemented in the FrameScope Pro to provide a means to control and monitor the FrameScope Pro via a web browser. The FrameScope’s home page provides links to the following FrameScope functions: Station List Links to the current list of stations. This is the same list that is accessible on the FrameScope through the Tools -> Network Database buttons. Autotest Results Links to the current autotest results.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Remote Control These results may be viewed directly as web pages or the result file may be uploaded to a PC. The result file contains all of the results for the test in Comma Separated Value (CSV) format for use in spreadsheet programs. JavaTM generated reports are available for RFC2544 and VoIP tests. A User defined logo can now be included into Java Test Reports, via the CF memory card.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Memory Requirements Memory Requirements The FrameScope Pro requires a CompactFlash™ card to store test results and network station lists. The amount of memory that each Autotest result takes up depends on the number of test and the number of iterations that you set before starting the test. The results require about 600 bytes per test plus 150 bytes per iteration for each test. There is a limit of 100 tests and a limit of 100 iterations.
5 Network Performance Analyzer Reference Memory Requirements 164 Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 6 Specifications Physical 166 Environmental 167 Electrical 169 Ports 170 USB-Host and Client ports 170 Card Bus Slot 170 Display 171 Agilent Technologies 165
6 Specifications Physical Physical FrameScope Pro physical characteristics are: 166 Size 9.256” x 4.944” x 2.959” HWD (234.2 x 126.0 x 75.2 MM.) Weight 2.53 lbs. (1.
Specifications 6 Environmental Environmental Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual Indoor / Outdoor Intended for indoor use; not weatherized Operating temperature range 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104º F) Storage temperature range –10 to 55ºC (14 to 131º F) -20 to 55º C (-4 to 131º F) Maximum humidity 80% for temperatures to 31ºC (88º F) Altitude To 2000 meters Pollution degree 2 167
6 Specifications Environmental 168 Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
6 Specifications Electrical Electrical WARN IN G Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual Battery A removable rechargeable Lithium (Li Ion)battery pack typically provides 4-6 hours of operation between charges, depending on use and power management settings. The battery has built in charger, that recharges the Li Ion pack in less than 5 hours. Extra battery packs are available. Battery pack specification: (Part Number N2595A-096) 7.
6 Specifications Ports Ports USB-Host and Client ports The USB-B port allows the FrameScope Pro to connect to a PC equipped with a USB port or control external USB port (Host USB). Card Bus Slot Card Bus Slot is provided to cater for future enhancements.
Specifications 6 Display Display 6.625” (16.83 cm) diagonal backlit color touch sensitive LCD. Resolution: 240 (H) x 640 (V). The display is capable of displaying text and graphics in up to 256 colors.
6 172 Specifications Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
Agilent N2620A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer User’s Manual 7 Glossary Glossary 174 Agilent Technologies 173
7 Glossary Glossary Glossary ARP Address Resolution Protocol - A broadcast protocol used to discover the low level (MAC) address that corresponds to the higher level (IP, IPX, etc.) address. Auto Discovery Proactively requesting information about the network. Also called Active Discovery. Auto Negotiation The process of querying a switch or hub port to connect at the highest possible rate. The options include 10 or 100 Mbit Ethernet at half or full duplex.
Glossary 7 Glossary DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - a procedure which allows devices that are entering or re-entering the network to request that certain parameters are automatically assigned to them. DHCP assigns a unique IP address. A device may request a subnet mask, default router address, name server address, and other parameters and addresses. DHCP server Any of several kinds of devices that provide DHCP services. These commonly include file servers and routers.
7 Glossary Glossary File Server A generic term for a device that provides files upon request. It overlaps other commonly used terms such as Novell server, NT server, and Unix server, which are more specific because they indicate the operating system running in the file server. File servers often provide other functions such as remote access, DHCP, or security related services. Frame Data organized in bytes encapsulated with a header and a trailer containing information regarding the data.
7 Glossary Glossary Latency The time interval starting when the last bit of the input frame reaches the input port and ending when the first bit of the output frame is seen on the output port. Locate Using SNMP, report the switch or hub port that a station is connected to. MAC address The unique address of each hardware component, NIC card, hub, switch, etc., on a network. These are assigned by the manufacturer of the networking equipment when the hardware is produced.
7 Glossary Glossary RFC 2544 This RFC defines specific set of tests to measure and report the performance characteristics of network devices. RIP Routing Information Protocol - An interior gateway protocol that allows groups of hosts on a LAN share routing information. Router A device that forwards traffic between subnets or connected networks. RMON Remote Monitoring - Using SNMP to read or control remote probes for network monitoring and troubleshooting.
7 Glossary Glossary Subnet Mask A bit mask used to identify which bits in an IP address apply to the subnet. Time to live A field in an IP packet which indicates how long the packet should be allowed to exist before being discarded. Traceroute A Ping like tool that reports the number of hops to the destination as well as the time delays to each hop along the way. Traceroute is useful for locating bottlenecks in network traffic.
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INDEX A M ac adapter specifications, 169 Active Discovery, 127 MAC Loopback, 55 Memory Requirements Network test, 163 B N Backlight, 103 Backup Domain Controller test, 151 Battery charging, 20 Status, 101 Network connecting to, 22 connection, 125 Testing Overview, 26, 86 network resources list, 28 Network Tools Menu, 157 NFS File Server test, 136 Novell server test, 144 C Calibration Information, 108 touchscreen, 105 CompactFlash card icon, 96 Contrast, 103 P D R Database network, 80, 126 test,
W Web Server test, 140 WINS Server test, 135 WireMap Adapter Testing, 76 Workstation test, 151 182 Agilent FrameScope Pro User’s Manual
