Running Cable Diagnostics; Figure 65: Icmp Ping - SMC Networks 8028L2 - annexe 1 Management Manual

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Running Cable Diagnostics

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UNNING ABLE IAGNOSTICS

Figure 65: ICMP Ping

The VeriPHY page is used to perform cable diagnostics for all ports or
selected ports to diagnose any cable faults (short, open, etc.) and report
the cable length.
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ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed on the VeriPHY Cable Diagnostics page:
Port – Diagnostics can be performed on all ports or on a specific port.
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Cable Status – Shows the cable length, operating conditions and
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isolates a variety of common faults that can occur on Category 5
twisted pair cabling.
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EB NTERFACE
To run cable diagnostics:
Click Diagnostics, VeriPHY.
1.
Select all ports or indicate a specific port for testing.
2.
Click Start.
3.
If a specific port is selected, the test will take approximately 5 seconds. If
all ports are selected, it can run approximately 15 seconds. When
completed, the page refreshes automatically, and you can view the cable
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