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Network Performance Analyzer Reference 8
Network Connection
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Network Connection
Before the FrameScope 350 is attached to a network, it is
constantly checking for a connection. When the FrameScope
350 detects that it has been plugged into a network device it
does the following:
• Measures the length of the cable (optional). This feature can
be disabled through the Network Settings wizard. After the
connection is made, the length of the cable is displayed on
the network map on the Main Menu.
• Listens for a link pulse or traffic to determine which cable
pairs are being used for transmit and receive. If this
operation fails, a dialog pops up informing the user of the
error, and the FrameScope 350 continues to listen for a link.
This condition usually means that the network device is not
turned on, or the connection from the FrameScope 350 to the
device is faulty.
• Auto-negotiates wire speed and mode (optional). The user
can manually set the speed and mode (half or full duplex)
through the Network Settings wizard. The wire speed and
mode are displayed on the network map on the Main Menu
and on the Network Settings Window.
• Uses DHCP to obtain the following (optional):
• IP address
• IP subnet mask
• Default gateway
• DNS server
• NetBIOS node type
• NetBIOS Name Server (WINS)
The user can manually set these parameters through the
Network Settings wizard. These parameters are displayed on
the Network Settings Window. If DHCP fails, a dialog pops
up informing the user and asking if DHCP should be retried
or if the FrameScope 350 should give up. DHCP may fail if
the DHCP server is not accessible from the FrameScope
350’s connection point or if the DHCP server’s security is
configured to deny access by unknown devices.