Network Connectivity Test Settings - Fluke DTX Series User Manual

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Network Connectivity Test Settings

The tester needs various addresses to test a network
connection, as described in Table 4.
Setting
SETUP >
Network Settings >
IP Address Assignment
SETUP > Network
Settings > Number of
Pings
SETUP > Network
Settings > Target
Addresses
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Table 4. Network Connectivity Test Settings
Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have the network's server assign the
tester's address, gateway address, and DHCP and DNS (Domain Name System) server
addresses. Most networks support DHCP.
Select Static to enter the tester's address, subnet mask, gateway address (optional), and
DNS server address (optional) manually. Enter the addresses on the second tab that appears
after you select Static. These addresses are typically available from a network installer,
administrator, technician, or from network documentation.
In Static mode, verify that the DTX Address is not used by another network
device. Using a duplicate address can cause the other device to malfunction.
Optional. Enter a different Number of Pings (3 to 50) for the network connectivity test and
optional ping tests.
Optional. Enter one or more addresses for ping tests. To enter addresses manually, use J
Create. In LinkWare software, you can use Utilities > DTX Utilities > Ping Target List to
create and download addresses to the tester. See the LinkWare online help for details.
To access these settings, turn the rotary switch to SETUP;
then select Network Settings.
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