Connectivity Testing (Ping) - JDS Uniphase HST-3000 User Manual

Chapter 2 Frame Relay Testing

Connectivity testing (ping)

Connectivity testing (ping)

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The Ping feature lets you test connectivity to a far-end device,
such as a router without taking the device out of service. Ping
testing involves transmitting ICMP echo request packets to a
specified IP address. If the target device is active, it will return
ICMP echo reply packets to a specified source IP address. If
no reply packets are received, the target device is not active.
To perform a ping test
1 Access the test configuration menus. See
test configuration menus" on page
The Summary Settings screen appears. This screen
provides the most important settings for the test.
2 Review the Summary Settings.
If the settings are appropriate for your test, press the
Home key and proceed to
To change the settings, do one of the following:
– Navigate to the desired item by selecting the item
number using the keypad
– Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then
press OK.
If you want to configure additional settings, proceed to
step 3.
3 Set the Test Mode to Terminate. See
test mode" on page
You can only perform a ping test in Terminate mode.
4 Set the Load Type to Ping. See
load settings" on page
The available options on the FR Load Settings menu
change to those for ping testing.
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