NS3000/iX Operations and Maintenance Reference Manual (36922-90039)

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Using NETTOOL
Using the NETTOOL Tools
To Use IPCINT
The IPCINT tool provides a command interface to IPC. To use this tool,
perform the following steps.
1. Run NETTOOL by entering the program name at the MPE prompt:
NETTOOL.NET.SYS
The root menu will appear.
2. Select the IPCINT tool from the main menu.
3. Enter a NetIPC intrinsic abbreviation. You will be prompted for any
parameters required by the intrinsic.
4. To exit the tool, type ex at the prompt.
IPCINT creates a log file, IPCLOG, to track its actions.
To Use LOOPINIT
The LOOPINIT tool sends a series of packets to a specific remote node
and monitors the round-trip response time. It displays the minimum
time, maximum time, and the average time. To use this tool, perform
the following steps.
1. Run NETTOOL by entering the program name at the MPE prompt:
NETTOOL.NET.SYS
The root menu will appear.
2. Select the LOOPINIT tool from the main menu.
3. You will be prompted for a remote node name. Enter the name of the
node that you want the test packets sent to. If you wish, you may
enter the local node name.
4. You will be prompted to specify information on frame text or for
frame length, if you do not specify frame text. Enter values as
required.
5. You will be prompted for the number of frames to be sent. Enter the
number desired.
LOOPINIT will display the minimum, maximum, and average times, in
milliseconds, required for the frames to make the round trip. It will also
allow you to display a histogram which graphically represents the
times. If you choose not to display the histogram, simply enter an N at
the prompt.