Specifications
Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test
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The nearest switch is discovered and its name, port, VLAN
ID, model, and IP address are displayed. Then the DHCP
server information is displayed. Finally, the Gateway and
DNS server(s) are displayed along with the target device(s).
Expand on each device to display the test results as shown
below.
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Figure 17. Expanding Test Results
Using the Nearest Switch Test
The Switch test screen displays the nearest switch. The
nearest switch is discovered by locating the “port
advertisement” on the first few packets seen by LR-AT.
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Figure 18. Nearest Switch Results
Select Flash Port to stimulate the switch to flash the LED on
the port that the LR-AT is connected into. This can help
locate the switch port in the closet. Set the Flash Port flash
rate from slow to fast to differentiate from the other switch
port LED flash rates.