Operation Manual

Verifying Network Service
Verifying Network Connectivity
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Table 11-1. Network Connectivity Test Settings
Setting Description
SETUP >
Network Settings >
IP Address
Assignment
Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have the network's server assign the
tester's address, gateway address, and DHCP and DNS (Domain Name System) server addresses.
Most networks support DHCP.
Select Static to enter the tester's address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS server address
manually. Enter the addresses on the second tab that appears after you select Static. These
addresses are typically available from a network installer, administrator, technician, or from
network documentation.
WCaution
In Static mode, verify that the DTX Address is not used by another network device. Using a
duplicate address can cause the other device to malfunction.
SETUP > Network
Settings > Number of
Pings
Optional. Enter a different Number of Pings (3 to 50) for the network connectivity test and
optional ping tests.
SETUP > Network
Settings > Target
Addresses
Optional. Enter one or more addresses for ping tests. You may enter addresses manually, or
download them from LinkWare software. See "Entering Ping Addresses" on page 11-4 for
details.