Generating Network Traffic; Measuring Bidirectional Data Flow - The Throughput Option; Testing Network Cables - Fluke OptiView III Series Getting Started Manual

OptiView TM Series III
Getting Started Guide

Generating Network Traffic

Traffic Generator enables you to create different traffic loads to stress test your
network. The type of protocol, size of packet, number of packets per second, and
percent utilization are configurable along with the type of traffic, e.g. Broadcast,
Multicast, or to a specific device. You may generate traffic to devices on your
local network or to devices specified out of your local network. Traffic Generator
is accessed from the Front Page screen by selecting the Capture/Generate tab,
and then selecting the Traffic Generator tab. See the Traffic Generator topic in
the analyzer Help for usage.
Measuring Bidirectional Data Flow – The Throughput Option
The Throughput option measures bidirectional data flow between two Fluke
Networks devices. The Throughput test will communicate with either an OptiView
Analyzer, an EtherScope Network Assistant, or a OneTouch. The Throughput
option is purchased separately. See the Throughput topic in the analyzer Help for
usage.

Testing Network Cables

Measurable cable lengths are from 3 feet (.9 meter) to 500 feet (152 meters).
Within this cable length, the accuracy is +-6 feet (+-2 meters). The correct cable
type must be selected for Cable Test to report correct measurements. UTP 100
Ohm Category 5 is the default cable type selected.
It is not necessary to disconnect the far end of the cable for the length to be
measured. Cable length can be measured while the far-end of the cable is
disconnected, or connected to an active hub, switch, or NIC. Go to the Cable Test
screen and select Run Cable Test. If needed, the cable may be re-tested by
pressing the Run Cable Test button again on the Cable Test screen.
Figure 16 illustrates the different cable test capabilities. All cable test detail results
are reported in the Cable Test screen.
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