Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling - HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-12 Installation And Reference Manual

Troubleshooting
Select Ping Test from HP Stack Manager's Network Test function or
type the PIng command at the ASCII terminal. This is a network
layer test that you can run on TCP/IP networks. The hub sends IP
Echo Request packets to a specified network device. This works
with devices that have an IP address and are able to respond to an
ICMP Echo Request packet. You specify the remote device by its IP
address.
Select IPX Test from HP Stack Manager's Network Test function.
This is a network layer test that you can run on Novell NetWare IPX
networks. The hub sends IPX test packets to a specified network
device. This works with devices that have an IPX address and are
able to respond to an IPX test packet. You specify the remote device
by its IPX address.
If the test passes, the hub's port, the network link, and the remote device
are all working properly. If you are testing the AUI port, this also tests
the transceiver that is attached to the port.
If the test fails, you can test the hub using the "Testing the Hub Only"
procedures on the previous page. You should also verify that the remote
device is powered on and functioning properly, and that the cable is
good.
If the hub passes its tests, but the network test (link test, Ping test, or
IPX test) fails, the problem is in the cabling, the remote device, or
possibly the output circuitry of the hub's port.
See the HP Stack Manager online help for more information on how to
execute these tests.

Testing Twisted-Pair Cabling

The twisted-pair cable attached to the HP AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub
must be compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard. To
verify that your cable is compatible with this standard, you can use the
HP J2263A Cable Test Set. The older HP 28687A Wire Test Instrument
can also be used. HP also offers a wire testing service. Contact your
HP-authorized LAN dealer or your local HP sales office for more
information.
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