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Agilent TechnologiesAgilent N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance Analyzer User’s Guide

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82 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProThe test will run for a few seconds before displaying the results. If the test passes,

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 83Using the Test DatabaseThe FrameScope Pro allows the Tools, Autotest, and Performance a

84 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Proloopback test results are stored in the Loopback Tools Results folder. Stateful test, V

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 85Using the Network DatabaseThe FrameScope Pro allows you to store network topologies for

86 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro5Press View when a network resource is selected to view detailed information about it.6

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 87Monitoring the Optical MeasurementsThis section describes how to monitor the real time

88 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro3Press Settings to set the refresh interval in seconds.The table below lists guidelines

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 89Locating Switch PortsThe FrameScope Pro allows you to identify the switch ports accesse

90 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro4SNMP Settings allows you to add the SNMP communities and ports to the default “public”

91N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies3Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProVoice Testing Overview 92Sup

N2620A User’s Guide XIContentsSafety Symbols IIIEnvironmental Conditions VRegulatory Markings VIWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

92 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProVoice Testing OverviewThe VoIP Service Quality Testing feature of the FrameScope Pro prov

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 93How the FrameScope Pro Tests Voice QualityYou can use the FrameScope Pro VoIP test featur

94 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProFrameScope Pro as the CallerIf the FrameScope Pro is configured as the caller, it uses th

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 95SIP Voice TestingThis section describes how to run a SIP VoIP Test on the network using t

96 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProWhen SIP is pressed, the FrameScope Pro will display the SIP Setting screen with the conf

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 976 If selected, the FrameScope Pro will register with the registrars or SIP Server. Otherw

98 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProRunning the TestWhen Start is pressed on the SIP Setting screen, the FrameScope Pro chec

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 99If the sender changes its Synchronization Source (SSRC) identifier, you will be asked whe

100 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProInterpreting ResultsThe statistics measured are plotted in a graphical format. The graph

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 101Each iteration shown is based on the RTCP message exchanged during the VoIP test.• The I

XII N2620A User’s GuideDetailed List 23Running an Autotest 24Using the Stations List 27Viewing Details and Statistics 29Performing a Ping Test 30Tra

102 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProSimultaneous Traffic Generation during VoIP TestingVoIP systems can respond to increasin

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 103Configuring Traffic Generation during VoIP Testing1 If the FrameScope Pro is equipped wi

104 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro2Select VoIP on Aux-Port to use the Auxiliary port.3 Once VoIP on Aux-Port is selected,

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 105In the # Frames field, you can choose if the background traffic generation is continuous

106 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProMegaco/H.248 Voice TestingThe Megaco/H.248 is a media gateway control protocol that addr

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 107Core ServicesAudio input and outputThe Megaco/H.248 Voice Test captures the environment

108 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProSettings Setup for Megaco/H.248 Voice TestPress Service Tests on the Main Menu screen. F

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 109Press Add MGC to add a new MGC. This will call the Add New MGC screen where the details

110 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProPress Settings to configure additional settings for the Megaco/H.248 test.12356789101112

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 1119 The MG need to select a random start for delay time with the range from 0 s to 600 s10

N2620A User’s Guide XIIIProcedure for WireMap Testing 81Using the Test Database 83Using the Network Database 85Monitoring the Optical Measurements

112 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProRunning the TestPress Goto Start when all the settings have completed to start a Megaco/

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 113Interpreting ResultsThe statistics measured are plotted in a graphical format. The graph

114 N2620A User’s Guide3 Voice Testing with the FrameScope ProEach iterations shown is based on the RTCP message exchanged during the VoIP test.• The

Voice Testing with the FrameScope Pro 3N2620A User’s Guide 115How to Save and Retrieve ResultsThe FrameScope Pro VoIP test results are saved to the Co

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117N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies4Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope ProVoIP Traffic Ove

118 N2620A User’s Guide4 Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope ProVoIP Traffic OverviewThe VoIP Traffic Generator can generate from one up to 1

Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope Pro 4N2620A User’s Guide 119RTP HeaderEach call is represented by an RTP stream with the following proper

120 N2620A User’s Guide4 Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope ProGenerating Voice TrafficPress Service Tests on the Main Menu screen to call t

Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope Pro 4N2620A User’s Guide 121Press Start once you have configured the settings.The VoIP Traffic Generator

XIV N2620A User’s GuideMeasuring VoIP Parameters 119Generating Voice Traffic 1205 DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProDSL Testing Overview 124Connect

122 N2620A User’s Guide4 Generating Voice Traffic with the FrameScope Pro

123N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies5DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProDSL Testing Overview 124Conne

124 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProDSL Testing OverviewThe FrameScope Pro can connect to the following points.• Main Distribu

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 125Connecting the Test SetupConnected between the modem and a gateway or in the networkIn thi

126 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProConnecting inside the gatewayIn this connection, the FrameScope Pro connects to the end cu

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 127xDSL Layer 1 TestingThe FrameScope Pro supports the following standards.• Option N2620A-05

128 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProGetting xDSL Performance DataPress Service Tests on the Main Menu screen to call the Type

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 129Advance screen to access Modem Network Settings and Te st Settings. Refer to “Advanced Se

130 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro• Tx Power: Transmit power (dBm)• Gross Rate: Actual data rate (kbps)• Latency: Latency pa

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 131Getting Further InformationPress Advanced on the DSL Setting screen to view the performanc

N2620A User’s Guide XVTes t M od e s 144Running an IP Video Test 146Configuring and Adding Video Channels 149Downloading Video Channels 150Setting

132 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro• Framing mode (amount of overhead contained in the ADSL data frames)• Mode 0: ADSL data f

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 133Configuring the DSL TestSetting Up the VIT-A2 Press Config on the main DSL screen to set o

134 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro• In the Router operating mode, you need to configure the following parameters.• VPI: Set

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 135Advanced Settings for VIT-A2Press Advanced on the main DSL screen to call the Advanced scr

136 N2620A User’s Guide5 DSL Testing with the FrameScope ProControlling the Internet ConnectionIf the VIT-A2 is in the Router mode, you can initiate,

DSL Testing with the FrameScope Pro 5N2620A User’s Guide 137How to Save and Retrieve ResultsThe FrameScope Pro DSL test results are saved to the Compa

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139N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies6IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro IPTV Testing Overview

140 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProIPTV Testing OverviewThe FrameScope Pro IPTV test delivers the network performance me

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 141Supported ProtocolsSignaling• RTSP (RFC 2326) for Video on Demand (VOD) streams• IGMP

XVI N2620A User’s GuideActive Discovery Process 201Network Performance Autotest 203Autotest Setup 203The Default Autotest Suite 204Editing Tests 204D

142 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProIPTV statistics, requires Option N2620A-071• MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS) statistics,

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 143How the FrameScope Pro Tests IP Video QualityMeasurement OverviewThe FrameScope Pro s

144 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProStream ReceivingThe video may consist of one or two RTP channels (one for video and o

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 145Terminate modeIn Terminate mode, the FrameScope Pro supports both RTSP and IGMP to co

146 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProRunning an IP Video TestBefore running the IP Video Test, network settings for the Fr

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 1474If a video channel is selected for the test, the first screen from the right shown a

148 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro5If you want to change the selected channel, press Video List to view the list of cha

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 149Configuring and Adding Video Channels1 To change the configuration of a channel, high

150 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProDownloading Video ChannelsIf common video lists need to be used on multiple FrameScop

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 151Setting Pass or Fail and Rating Criteria for ResultsThe pass or fail criterion for ea

N2620A User’s Guide XVIITraffic Generation 239Remote Control 241Memory Requirements 2459 SpecificationsPhysical 248Environmental 248Electrical 24

152 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro• Loss distance• Loss period3 Press MPEG2-TS to set the rating values for the MPEG2-T

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 153Configuring Settings for IPTV TestBefore running the IP Video Test, you can configure

154 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro5 Obtains IP settings automatically from a DHCP server6 Allows you to manually config

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 155Interpreting ResultsThe FrameScope Pro will show the results on the IPTV Test screen

156 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProDetailed Test Result ScreenThe test stops when Stop is pressed or when the video reac

IP Video Testing with the FrameScope Pro 6N2620A User’s Guide 157Press Latency to call the Latency screen to check the Latency results.Use the left an

158 N2620A User’s Guide6 IP Video Testing with the FrameScope ProSaving and Retrieving ResultsThe IPTV test results are saved to the CompactFlash card

159N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies7System OperationsThe Status Display Area 160The System Menu 161S

160 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsThe Status Display AreaThe status display area shows the status of the following parameters.Clock displayThe

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 161The System MenuPress System on the Main Menu screen to display the System Settings Network menu of the Frame

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162 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsSystem InformationSelect System Information and press View to call the System Information screen. The System

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 163License DetailsThe License Details option lists the features available in the current version of the softwar

164 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsIf you bought a license to upgrade the FrameScope Pro, you will have to type in the license number manually.

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 165Storage SetupSelect Storage : CFlashCard and press Edit to view the capacity and percentage of usage of the

166 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsBattery StatusSelect Power and press View to view the current power status. The Battery Status screen also s

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 167Time and Date SetupSelect Time and Date and press Edit to set the time and date on the FrameScope Pro. The T

168 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsUser Interface SetupSelect User Interface and press Edit to set the user interface preferences. The User Int

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 169Touchscreen CalibrationIf it seems that the FrameScope Pro is not responding correctly to the taps on the to

170 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsRestore Default SettingsThe following procedure describes how the FrameScope Pro restores the configuration

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 1715If Format Internal Flash is selected, you must reinstall the FrameScope Pro software.Refer to the FrameScop

1N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies1Introducing the FrameScope ProIntroduction 2Laser Safety Informati

172 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsThe following information is displayed on the Test Port Settings screen. • Host Name (the FrameScope Pro nam

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 173The MAC Address of the FrameScope Pro is displayed in the MAC Address box. Usually the box contains the fact

174 N2620A User’s Guide7 System Operations• If you select IP, you can select Use DHCP to automatically configure the FrameScope Pro when connected to

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 175• DNS and NetBIOS Settings - Devices on the network may be referred to by name. In the DNS, the FrameScope P

176 N2620A User’s Guide7 System Operations• Network Connection - Since the network hardware may function at a variety of speeds and modes, the FrameSc

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 177Enabling C-VLAN allows sending and receiving of Q-tagged frames. Set the appropriate C-VLAN Identifier and C

178 N2620A User’s Guide7 System Operations• Active Discovery - Select to enable or clear to disable. When the FrameScope Pro is attached to a switch p

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 179• IP QoS - Select to enable or clear to disable. If QoS is enabled, the FrameScope Pro will send IP packets

180 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsSetting Up the Optional Auxiliary PortThe Auxiliary Port of the FrameScope Pro provides an additional 10/100

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 181Press Edit Settings to call the Auxiliary Port Setup screen to change the network settings of the Auxiliary

Notices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002, 2009No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and r

2 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProIntroductionThe FrameScope Pro is a powerful handheld instrument that measures the performance of

182 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsYou can select Use DHCP to automatically configure the FrameScope Pro when the FrameScope Pro connects to th

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 183Add Routes Using Routing Table SettingsThe Routing Table Settings option allows you to view, delete, and add

184 N2620A User’s Guide7 System Operations2The Routing Table Settings screen shows all the currently configured routes. Select the route and press Vie

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 185Boot PasswordTo protect the FrameScope Pro from unauthorized use, you can set a password. The correct passwo

186 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsDownload of Test Suites from an FTP ServerIf you need to use common test settings on multiple FrameScope Pro

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 187(if required). If the FTP server requires FTP Authentication, type in the user name and password. If authent

188 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsBecause of renaming, you will not be able to identify the indexed filename in the CompactFlash card easily.R

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 189Remote ControlThe FrameScope Pro can be controlled via a web interface. This can be done using the standard

190 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsEnabling and setting the remote control web server Press Edit Settings on the Remote Control screen to enabl

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 191Starting remote controlThe FrameScope Pro Remote Control can be invoked by either using the FrameScope Pro R

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 3Laser Class 1 Label CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT(IEC 60825-1 / 2001) WARNINGTake note of the following l

192 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsFor the FrameScope Pro Remote Control Client to work correctly, the following changes need to be implemented

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 193RFC 2544 TestTwo FrameScope Pro units or one FrameScope Pro and a loopback device are needed for the RFC 254

194 N2620A User’s Guide7 System OperationsDemo ModeThe FrameScope Pro may be set in the Demo Mode for training or demonstration purposes. The Demo Mod

System Operations 7N2620A User’s Guide 195SNMP SettingsThe FrameScope Pro uses the default community “public” and the default port 161 for SNMP access

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197N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies8Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceNetwork Connection 199Netw

198 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceTop Transmitters 235Error Mix 235Protocol Mix 236Saving and Retrieving Statistics Data

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 199Network Connection Before the FrameScope Pro is connected to a network, it constantly c

200 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceNetwork DatabaseThe FrameScope Pro listens to the network traffic and actively interrog

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 201Device DetailsThe Network Database includes the details for each device. The detailed i

4 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProThe FrameScope Pro at a GlanceFront PanelFigure 1-1 FrameScope Pro front panelRJ 45 wiremap/auxil

202 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference• Broadcast RIP v1 and v2 routing table requests• Every 300 seconds• Send an ARP for ea

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 203Network Performance AutotestAutotest is used to measure the connectivity and response t

204 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceAutotest suite used to test this device would contain a DHCP server test and a DNS serv

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 205Adding TestsPress Add to add tests to the test suite.If the Network Database contains d

206 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceIf the desired test is not listed in the Untested Servers panel, select Create New and

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 207Web ServerThe Web Server test verifies that the server is accessible and measures the d

208 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference1st Response The time taken to acknowledge the GET command.Receive Rate The rate in byt

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 209NT File Server and NFS Server The File Server tests provide the following basic operati

210 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceThe next setup screen allows the selection of the file actions to be tested. If the Rea

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 211The following measurements are taken during the test.Name Lookup The request or respons

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 5Side PanelsFigure 1-2 Left panelFigure 1-3 Right panelCard bus slotStylus clipHead set portUSB (t

212 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceExamples of the rate and time modification screens are shown below.

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 213FTP Server The FTP Server Test allows you to test the designated server in three ways.•

214 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceThree types of tests; No File Access, Read, and Write are available.No File Access This

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 215Alternatively, you can select Big File to specify the files sizes in MB and a file size

216 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceExamples of the rate and time modification screens are shown below.

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 217Novell ServerThe Novell Server allows you to add and test a Novell-based server.Test se

218 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceE-mail ServerThe E-mail Server test verifies that the email server is accessible and me

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 219The following measurements are taken during the test.Name Lookup The request or respons

220 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferencePrint ServerThe Print Server allows you to add and test a Print Server.Test setupIf Act

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 221DNS ServerThe DNS Server test verifies that the server can look up a name or IP address

6 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProTable 1 -2 FrameScope Pro front and side panel descriptionControlColor touch screen The FrameSco

222 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceWINS Server (NetBIOS Name Server)The WINS Server test verifies that the server can conv

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 223DHCP ServerThe DHCP Server test verifies that the DHCP server responds to a request for

224 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceSelect a measurement from the list and press Edit to view and modify the thresholds use

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 225Primary Domain ControllerA test is performed on the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) tha

226 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceBackup Domain ControllerA test is performed on the Backup Domain Controller (BDC) which

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 227RouterThis test verifies that the Router is accessible and in working condition.Test se

228 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceSNMP AgentA test is performed on the SNMP Agent that reports the activities of devices

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 229WorkstationThis test verifies that the selected device is accessible and measures the n

230 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceTCP TestA test is performed on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) of a certain por

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 231Running AutotestPress Start Test on the Network Autotest Setup screen to run the Autote

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 7Standard Purchase ItemsThere are two options available with the purchase of the FrameScope Pro. T

232 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceChanging the Autotest MetricsThe FrameScope Pro provides a measure of service speed and

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 233Autotest ResultsWhile the test is running, the overall status of each server test is di

234 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceStatisticsThe first view into statistics provides the overall network health. The stati

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 235Utilization Utilization values are displayed as the percentage of the total network ban

236 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceShort Frames This refers to any frame under 64 bytes length with valid CRC and alignmen

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 237Network ToolsPingThe Ping tool is used to verify the access to devices on a network. Th

238 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceThe operator may alter the following parameters.• Slave device IP address - The slave d

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 239Traffic GenerationA hardware-based traffic generation tool is provided to enable networ

240 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference• Destination MAC - To send a frame to a station on the local LAN, type in its MAC addr

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 241Remote ControlA web server is implemented in the FrameScope Pro to provide the means to

8 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProInspection and MaintenanceInitial InspectionAC power supply requirementsThe provided AC adapter a

242 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer ReferenceThe FrameScope Pro homepage provides the links to the following FrameScope Pro function

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 243Autotest Database Links to a list of stored Network Autotest results.RFC 2544 Test Data

244 N2620A User’s Guide8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference• Network Database - Links to a list of stored station lists. These station lists may b

Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8N2620A User’s Guide 245Memory RequirementsThe FrameScope Pro requires a CompactFlash card to store the test re

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247N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies9SpecificationsPhysical 248Environmental 248Electrical 249Ports 2

248 N2620A User’s Guide9 SpecificationsPhysicalThe FrameScope Pro physical characteristics are:EnvironmentalSize 9.256” x 4.944” x 2.959” HWD (234.2 x

Specifications 9N2620A User’s Guide 249ElectricalPortsUSB Host and Client PortsThe USB Type B port allows the FrameScope Pro to connect to a PC equipp

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251N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies10GlossaryGlossary 252This chapter contains the glossary for the

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 9Battery requirementsDo not disassemble or attempt to open the battery under any circumstances.Do

252 N2620A User’s Guide10 GlossaryGlossaryARP Address Resolution Protocol - A broadcast protocol used to discover the low level (MAC) address that cor

Glossary 10N2620A User’s Guide 253DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - a procedure which allows devices that are entering or re-entering the net

254 N2620A User’s Guide10 GlossaryFile Server A generic term for a device that provides files upon request. It overlaps other commonly used terms such

Glossary 10N2620A User’s Guide 255Latency The time interval starting when the last bit of the input frame reaches the input port and ending when the f

256 N2620A User’s Guide10 GlossaryRFC 2544 This RFC defines specific set of tests to measure and report the performance characteristics of network dev

Glossary 10N2620A User’s Guide 257Subnet Mask A bit mask used to identify which bits in an IP address apply to the subnet.Time To Live A field in an I

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IndexN2620A User’s Guide 259IndexAac adapterspecifications, 249Active Discovery, 201BBacklight, 168Backup Domain Controller test, 226Batterycharging,

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10 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProThe Main Menu at a GlanceNetwork resources areaError flagUtilization indicatorSystem menu button

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 11Service Tests button Calls the VoIP, IPTV, and DSL Test menu. Refer to Chapter 3, “Voice Testing

N2620A User’s Guide IIISafety SymbolsThe following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be taken to main

12 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProGetting StartedSwitching On and Off the FrameScope Pro 1 Press on the front panel to switch on

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 13Checking Power and Charging the BatteryThe FrameScope Pro battery should provide enough power fo

14 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProConnecting to the Network and Using the FrameScope ProFollow these steps to connect the FrameSco

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 15Running a TestThe basic steps for performing a test with the FrameScope Pro are described below.

16 N2620A User’s Guide1 Introducing the FrameScope ProSoftware UpgradeAgilent will continue to upgrade the FrameScope Pro software to meet your requir

Introducing the FrameScope Pro 1N2620A User’s Guide 17Technical SupportIf you have questions or comments about your FrameScope Pro, contact your neare

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19N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance AnalyzerUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies2Network Testing with the FrameScope ProNetwork Testing Overview 2

20 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProViewing the Error Log 78WireMap Testing 80WireMap Adapter Operation 81Procedure for Wir

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 21Network Testing OverviewThe FrameScope Pro network testing features allow you to create

IV N2620A User’s GuideGeneral Safety InformationThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and

22 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProExamining the NetworkNetwork OverviewThe FrameScope Pro will start the Auto Discovery p

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 23Detailed List1 Press any category in the network resources area to view a detailed list

24 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProRunning an AutotestThis section describes how to run an Autotest on the network using t

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 255Press Iterations on the Network Autotest Setup screen to select the number of times to

26 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro9At the end of the test for each network element, a rating number will appear to the ri

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 27Using the Stations List1 Press the network resource when a network resource on the Main

28 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro4You can use Settings to sort the Station List by address or name and select the inform

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 29Viewing Details and Statistics1 Select a station on the Station List and then press Vie

30 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProPerforming a Ping TestThe Ping test allows you to check if communications can be establ

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 316Press Start to begin the Ping test. The Ping Results screen will be displayed.7 Observ

N2620A User’s Guide VEnvironmental ConditionsThis instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows th

32 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProTracing a Route through the NetworkThe TraceRoute test allows you to determine the path

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 335Press Start to begin the TraceRoute test. The TraceRoute Results screen will be displa

34 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProPerforming SNMP QueriesThe Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) query tool allows

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 355Press Start to begin the SNMP Query test. The SNMP Queries Results screen will be disp

36 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProAutotest of HTTP and FTP Servers with User AuthenticationThis section describes how to

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 37Setting Up an HTTP server1 Press Autotest on the Main Menu to display the Network Autot

38 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro• If the server to be tested is not in the list, you can manually add the server.a Pres

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 392The Web Server Setup screen will be displayed.• Enable Use Proxy Server, if necessary,

40 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProSetting Up an FTP server1 Press Autotest on the Main Menu to display the Network Autote

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 41Viewing StatisticsThe FrameScope Pro can be used to view various network parameters and

VI N2620A User’s GuideRegulatory MarkingsThe CE mark is a registered trademarkof the European Community. This CEmark shows that the product complieswi

42 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro2Press Statistics to display the Statistics screen.The screen shows the network utiliza

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 434Press Settings on the Statistics screen to switch between counts and percentages for t

44 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProGenerating Network TrafficThe FrameScope Pro Traffic Generator can be used to create ne

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 452Press Traffic Generator to display the Traffic Generator screen. To prevent network di

46 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro6Press the Frame tab to configure the frame characteristics of the traffic.7 Press the

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 479Observe the traffic statistics. For further information on the results, refer to Chapt

48 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProPerformance TestsPerformance tests are used to verify the network performance between t

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 49General Settings for the Master FrameScope ProBefore the start of any performance test,

50 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProPerforming RFC 2544 TestsRFC 2544 tests consist of the round-trip latency test, the poi

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 51For better results, adjust the duration to load the device under test sufficiently.RFC

N2620A User’s Guide VIIWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ECThis instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/

52 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProSetting the Network for RFC 2544 TestsThe network settings have to be adjusted to ensur

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 53Setting Up the Master FrameScope Pro for RFC 2544 TestsTo perform an RFC 2544 test, you

54 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro4Optional: Press Suite if you want to save the current RFC 2544 test suite or retrieve

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 55If Loopback is selected, you have three options: Option 1: Select IP Layer loopback dev

56 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro6The Common Setup screen is common for all the RFC 2544 testing. This screen allows you

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 577For specific settings for the Throughput, Latency, Frame Loss Rate, and Back-to-Back t

58 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProThe Latency Settings screenThe Latency test automatically uses values set for the Throu

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 59Frame loss rate settings screenSpecify the frame length or select Full Range to collect

60 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro8If a password is preset in the slave FrameScope Pro, press Slave Password on the maste

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 619Press Start to begin the test.Once Start is pressed, the master FrameScope Pro starts

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62 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProSetting Up the Slave FrameScope Pro for RFC 2544 Tests1 Press System on the Main Menu s

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 63These are the screens of the slave FrameScope Pro when throughput (left) and latency (r

64 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProRFC 2544 Test ResultsFor full range testing of the frame length and frame rate throughp

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 65The IP address of the FrameScope Pro. If the name exists, it will be displayed. (For th

66 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProUpstream - throughput rates of the frames sent from the master FrameScope ProDownstream

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 67Frame Loss Rate or Back-To-Back tests. For the Frame Loss Rate, the load percentage wil

68 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProPerforming a MAC or IP Loopback TestsThe master FrameScope Pro sends periodic MAC-level

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 692There are two options to search for the slave FrameScope Pro.Option 1: If you do not k

70 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro4Press Stop to cancel the test or review the transmission information on the MAC Loopba

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 71Performing UDP or TCP Throughput TestsThis test measures the UDP or TCP throughput in a

N2620A User’s Guide IXIn This Guide…1 Introducing the FrameScope ProThis chapter gives an overview of the N2620A FrameScope Pro Network Performance An

72 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro3Select whether to perform the UDP or TCP throughput test.4 Press Data Size (MB).5 Ente

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 73Performing Packet Error Rate TestsThe Packet Error Rate Test (PERT) generates traffic t

74 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProTo perform the test, follow the procedure below.1 Press Performance Tests on the Tools

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 75If Loopback is selected, you have three options: Option 1: Select IP Layer loopback dev

76 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro5Press Start to begin the test.After pressing Start, the master FrameScope Pro starts t

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 77Locating a Port with Blink PortYou can use the FrameScope Pro test port, located at the

78 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProViewing the Error LogThis section describes how to view the FrameScope Pro error log. T

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 791Press To ol s on the Main Menu screen to display the Tools menu.2 Press Error Log to d

80 N2620A User’s Guide2 Network Testing with the FrameScope ProWireMap TestingWireMap testing checks for proper continuity and termination of cables.

Network Testing with the FrameScope Pro 2N2620A User’s Guide 81WireMap Adapter OperationWhen the WireMap Adapter is connected to the FrameScope Pro, t