| Performing Basic Diagnostics
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Running Cable Diagnostics
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Figure 129: 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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Diagnostics, VeriPHY
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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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