Device Diagnostics; Cable Test - TP-Link TL-SG2216 User Manual

Backup Log
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Backup Log:
Note:
It will take a few minutes to backup the log file. Please wait without any operation.

14.3 Device Diagnostics

This switch provides Cable Test and Loopback functions for device diagnose.

14.3.1 Cable Test

Cable Test functions to test the connection status of the cable connected to the switch, which
facilitates you to locate and diagnose the trouble spot of the network.
Choose the menu Maintenance→Device Diagnostics→Cable Test to load the following page.
The following entries are displayed on this screen:
Cable Test
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Port:
Pair:
Status:
Length:
Error:
Note:
1. The Length displayed here is the length of pair cable not that of the physical cable.
2. The test result is just for your reference.
Click the Backup Log button to save the log as a file to your computer.
Figure 14-7 Cable Test
Select the port for cable testing.
Displays the Pair number.
Displays the connection status of the cable connected to the port. The
test results of the cable include normal, close, open or impedance.
If the connection status is normal, here displays the length range of
the cable.
If the connection status is close, open or impedance, here displays the
error length of the cable.
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