Black Box NET-PING User Manual

PING PACKET SIZE AND TIMEOUT SETUP SCREENS
The PING packet size has six settings from 50 to 1400 bytes. The time the Net-
Ping waits for a PING or DHCP response before displaying a No Response notice can
be set from 1 to 40 seconds in one second increments.
LINK SEARCH SCREEN
The Link Search setup screen is used to set the length of time that the Net-Ping
will monitor a wire pair for Link signals. Normal (about 2.5 seconds) is the default
setting or use the Up/Down cursor key to select the Long setting (about 5 seconds).
Some switches, especially if configured for VoIP, require a longer time to complete Link
negotiations and the Long setting will provide more consistent Link detection.
UPDATE SCREEN
The Net-Ping firmware can be updated over the network as new revisions are
released. Contact Black Box Technical Support for directions on getting the update. The
basic procedure is to download the new firmware file, connect the Net-Ping to the
network, go to the Update Setup screen, press the Select function key and the unit will
Link to the network and enable the firmware update mode. Next run the downloaded file
on the computer. The program will ask for the current IP address of the Net-Ping (see
IP Address Setup screen) and your password. When the update is complete the
program will notify the user and the Net-Ping immediately goes to the Link screen and
searches for the Link. WARNING: Any disruption while programming is in process will
result in the unit being unuseable and will have to be returned to the factory for repair.
Install a fresh set of batteries or connect the AC adapter to the unit before starting an
update.
POWER
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Duration The Net-Ping will typically provide about 5 to 6 hours of operation from a set of
four AA alkaline batteries. An AC adapter is also provided which will power the unit but
does not recharge the batteries.
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Auto Power Down The Net-Ping will automatically turn off after the time selected in the
Power Down Setup screen or will run continuously until manually turned off when "ON" is
selected for Power Down.
Low Battery - When the batteries are below the level required for the Net-Ping to
operate properly, a battery graphic appears in the upper right hand corner of the
display.
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