Agilent Technologies N2610A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent N2610A
FrameScope 350
Network Performance
Analyzer
User’s Manual
Version 3.0

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In This Guide…
This user’s guide contains information for using your
FrameScope 350 handheld network performance analyzer using
software version 3.0.2.
Note that some systems running earlier software may not
provide all of the features described in this manual; systems
running later versions of software may operate differently than
described in this manual. Be sure to refer to any user’s manual
supplements or release notes that came with the unit or call
800-452-4844.

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Contents
1 Introducing the FrameScope 350
The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2
The DualRemote 350 at a Glance 6
The Main Menu at a Glance 7
Getting Started 10
2 Network Testing with the FrameScope 350
Network Testing Overview 16
Examining the Network 17
Running an Autotest 19
Changing the Autotest Metrics 23
Using the Stations List 24
Performing a Ping Test 28
Performing a Trace Route 31
Performing SNMP Queries 34
Viewing Statistics 37
Generating Network Traffic 40
Performing a MAC Loopback 43
Locating a Hub Port withBlink Port 45
Viewing the Error Log 47
Using the Test Database 49
Using the Network Database 50
Locating Switch Ports 52
3 Cable Testing with theFrameScope 350
Cable Testing Overview 57
Calibrating the Tester 61
Setting Upan Autotest 62
Running an Autotest 78
Saving Test Results 79
Viewing Result Details 82
Using Talksets 87

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Using CompactFlash™ Cards 88
Printing Labels 90
4FiberTesting
Fiber Testing Overview 94
Calibrating the Tester 96
Setting Upan Autotest 101
Running an Autotest 114
5 Cable Testing in Expert Mode
Testing Overview 117
Changing to Expert Mode 118
The Expert Autotest Setup 119
The Expert Tools Menu 134
Running COAX and TWINAX Autotests 142
6 Expert Fiber Testing
About Fiber Expert Mode 146
Changing to Expert Mode 147
Viewing Probe Information 148
The Fiber Tools Menu 150
7 System Operations
The Status Display Area 156
The System Menu 157
System Information 158
Storage Setup 159
Battery Status 160
Timeand DateSetup 161
User Interface Setup 162
Operator Setup 163
Touchscreen Calibration 164
Serial Baud Rate Setup 165
Restore Default Settings 166
Calibration Information 168

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Printer Setup 169
Network Settings 170
Remote Control 173
SNMP Settings 174
Demo Mode 175
8 Network Performance Analyzer Reference
Network Connection 179
Network Database 181
Network Performance Autotest 184
Statistics 202
Network Tools 205
Remote Control 209
Memory Requirements 210
9 Cable Tester Reference
Measurements 212
Calibration 216
Memory Requirements 218
10 DualRemote 350 Reference
The DualRemote 350 220
11 Specifications
Physical 224
Environmental 225
Electrical 226
Ports 227
Display 229
Fiber SmartProbe+ 230
12 Glossary
Glossary 232

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Agilent Technologies
Agilent N2610A FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer
User’s Manual
1
Introducing the FrameScope 350
The FrameScope 350 at a Glance 2
Front View 2
Side Views 3
Controls 4
Ports 4
The DualRemote 350 ata Glance 6
The Main Menu at a Glance 7
The Network Tab 8
The Cable Tab 9
Getting Started 10
Switching the FrameScope On and Off 10
Checking Power and Charging the Battery 11
Connecting to the Network 12
Using the FrameScope 350 13
Running a Test 13
The Agilent FrameScope 350 Network Performance Analyzer is
a powerful handheld instrument that measures the
performance of your key network resources and verifies the
cabling and active network equipment. The FrameScope 350
integrates network performance analyzer features such as auto
discovery, performance autotesting, and fault finding; with
versatile cable certification testing for Category 6 (Class E) and
category 5E (Class D).

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
The FrameScope 350 at a Glance
The FrameScope 350 at a Glance
Front View
Figure 1 FrameScope 350 Front View
SmartProbe port (top)
Strap cleat
Color touch screen
Power button
CompactFlash™ memory
card slot (bottom)
OK button
Scroll button

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The FrameScope 350 at a Glance
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Side Views
Figure 2 Left Side
Figure 3 RightSide
Stylus clip
USB ports
DC Power input
Battery pack (back)
Headset port
Serialport
Flip-out stand (back)

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
The FrameScope 350 at a Glance
Controls
Color Touch Screen The FrameScope 350’s touch screen is the
main user interface. Test controls and results are shown here.
Simply press the screen with your finger or a stylus to navigate
through the menus and test controls.
Power Button Press the Power button briefly to switch the unit
on. To switch the unit off, do one of the following:
•Press Power twice.
•Press Power once, wait 5 seconds and the unit powers off.
•Press Power once and hit the Off button on the screen.
OK Button Press the OK button to activate the currently
selected item on the display. Use the OK button to confirm
edits, enter values, and execute selected features.
Scroll Button The scroll rocker button moves the highlight
cursor on the screen. Use this button to scroll through selected
items on the display.
Ports
SmartProbe Port The SmartProbe test port on the top of the
FrameScope provides the network test interface. This port
accepts any of the Agilent SmartProbes such as:
•Channel SmartProbe for testing twisted pair using patch
cords.
•Link SmartProbe for testing twisted pair at network outlets.
•Fiber SmartProbe for testing optical fiber.
CompactFlash™ Slot This port on the bottom of the unit
accepts standard CompactFlash™ cards for data storage.
USB Ports The FrameScope provides two universal serial bus
(USB) interface ports to connect with PCs and peripherals. The
unit provides a USB Type A (Host) port and a USB Type B
(Hub) port. See “USB-A port” on page 227.
Serial Port The Serial port provides an 8-pin RS-232 interface
for connecting a PC. See “Serial port” on page 227.

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The FrameScope 350 at a Glance
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Talkset Port This port allows you to connect Agilent’s
FrameScope talkset (N2605A-137) for two-way voice
communication between the FrameScope and DualRemote over
copper cabling.
DC Power Input The DC power input accepts any of the Agilent
12 Vdc power adapter/chargers.
CAUTION
Use onlythe 12 Vdcadapter/charger supplied with your
FrameScope 350. Using an incompatible adapter/charger can
damage your FrameScope equipment.

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
The DualRemote 350 at a Glance
The DualRemote 350 at a Glance
Figure 4 DualRemoteFront View
The Agilent DualRemote 350 is used with the FrameScope 350
when performing cable testing. The DualRemote is positioned at
the far end of the cabling run being tested. This unit is
controlled by the FrameScope, and shows the results of the
cable tests.
Figure 4 shows the indicators and controls of the DualRemote.
For complete information on the DualRemote, see Chapter 10,
“DualRemote 350 Reference”.
Pair status indicators
W
arning indicators
T
est progress and Result
indicators
Fault location indicators
Diagnostic indicators
Power indicator
Power button
OK button
Scroll button

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The Main Menu at a Glance
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The Main Menu at a Glance
Figure 5 The Main Menu
Title Bar Displays the name of the current screen.
Tab Area Display the currently selected tab. The
FrameScope 350 provides two tabs: Network and Cable. Select a
tab to choose the type of testing you want to do.
Status Display Area This area displays the time of day, network
connection status, battery status, storage status, and talkset
activity.
Navigation Buttons These buttons move through the interface
screens:
•Backreturns to the previous screen.
•MainMenureturns to the Main Menu.
•Helplaunches the built-in help.
Title bar
Tab area
Status display area
Navigation buttons

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
The Main Menu at a Glance
The Network Tab
Figure 6 FrameScope Network Tab
Tab Title Displays the name of the tab.
Network Resource Area Shows all of the detected network
resources. When you press the Network tab, the FrameScope
performs auto discovery of network resources. Resource icons
shown with a black triangle (see below) can be pressed to
display more information.
Error Flag Displayed when an unacknowledged error is in error
log
Utilization Graph Displays current network usage. Press this
graph to display more statistics.
System Menu Button Calls the System menu.
Tools Menu Button Calls the Tools menu.
Tab title
Network resources area
Error Flag
Utilization graph
System menu button
Tools menu button
Autotest button
Press icon to view details

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The Main Menu at a Glance
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Autotest Button Calls the Network Autotest Setup screen.
The Cable Tab
Figure 7 FrameScopeCableTab (normalmode)
Tab Title Displays the name of the tab.
Certification Test Buttons Launch a certification autotest. For
example, Category 5E or Category 6 cable certification.
Setup Menu Button Opens the Setup menu.
Calibration Button Opens the Calibration screen for calibrating
the FrameScope 350 with the Dual Remote 350.
System Menu Button Opens the System menu.
Tab title
Certification test buttons
Setup menu button
Calibration button
System menu button
NOTE
The Cable tab willlook different if Expert Mode is turned on.

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
Getting Started
Getting Started
Switching the FrameScope On and Off
1To switch the FrameScope on, briefly press the Power button
on the front panel.
The screen will light and a brief tone will sound.
2While the unit is on, briefly pressing the Power button will
call the Sleep/Shutdown window.
•Press Sleep to put the unit in sleep mode. When the
FrameScope is in sleep mode, briefly press the Power
button or press the screen to reactivate it.
•Press Off or wait five seconds to turn the unit off.
•Press Cancel to go back to the Main Menu.
3You can also turn the unit off by pressing the Power button
twice.

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Getting Started
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Checking Power and Charging the Battery
The FrameScope’s battery should provide enough power for a
typical day of testing. The AC power adapter/charger can also
be used to power the unit and to recharge the battery.
To check the battery’s charge level, perform these steps:
1Switch on the FrameScope, if necessary, by pressing the
Power button on the front of the unit.
2Observe the battery icon in the Status display area on the
Main Menu.
The battery icon will show how much charge remains in the
battery (for example, 45%).
If the battery is severely depleted, a low-battery message will
be displayed.
3To recharge the battery or to power the FrameScope from an
AC power source, plug the DC power connector on the
adapter/charger into the 12 Vdc connector on the side of the
unit.
4Observe that the AC power icon is displayed in the Status
area.
The AC icon will also indicate the battery’s charge level (for
example 72%).

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1Introducing the FrameScope 350
Getting Started
Connecting to the Network
The FrameScope 350 uses test probes to connect to the network
you are testing. Follow these steps to connect your unit to the
network:
1Select an appropriate Agilent test probe for your application:
•Select a Channel SmartProbe for testing twisted pair
using patch cords.
•Select a Link SmartProbe for testing twisted pair at
network outlets.
See also “Cable Testing Overview” on page 57.
2Plug the test probe into the SmartProbe port on the top of
the FrameScope.
3Connect the cabling to the SmartProbe. If you are performing
optical cable testing, connect both the input and output
signals. If you are performing optical network testing,
connect an optical-to-copper media converter to the
SmartProbe.