LineEye LE-590TX User manual

LAN PACKET TESTER
LE-590TX
User's Manual
Ver.2 2019.11
Where to nd English Manual
Before using the product, it is necessary to install the software.
Please refer to the User's Manual in "D:\Manual\English\" of the
included CD-ROM.
("D:" means the CD-ROM Drive's name. CD-ROM Drive's name is
different depending on the PC .)

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NOTICE
a) It is prohibited to reprint or duplicate any part or the whole of this instruction manual
without prior permission from LINEEYE.
b) The contents of this instruction manual and specications of the product is subject to
change without any notice.
c) This instruction manual has been designed and edited with great care to give you all
necessary information. If you have any questions, feel free to direct your inquiries to
LINEEYE CO., LTD.
d) LINEEYE shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Furthermore, LINEEYE makes no guarantee if data disappears, or the recorded data
corrupts while using this product.
USE LIMITATION
This product has been developed for the purpose of using as an analyzer only, and has
not been developed for the use that needs exclusively high reliability and safety;
aerospace apparatus, trunk communication apparatus, nuclear control apparatus,
medical apparatus related with life maintenance etc. Also, this product does not
warrant the use for those purposes. If you use for those purposes, please consider the
safety measures in terms of fail-safe etc.
Thank you for your purchase of LINEEYE analyzer. To use it correctly, you are advised to read
and understand this instruction manual thoroughly. Keep this together with the warranty. If you
encounter any problems, you will nd helpful information in this manual.
Copyright 2019 by LINEEYE CO.,LTD. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION

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Read this rst ! !
This Safety Information includes the important information in order to not only learn the
right way to use the analyzer, but also prevent you from causing damage to other
people and property. Before using, please read the following WARNING and CAUTION.
Safety Information
Improper handling poses a risk of causing death or serious injury.
Improper handling poses a risk of causing injury*1 or damage to the product and property*2.
*1: “Injury” indicates injury, burn, an electric shock, or the like which does not require hospitalization or
hospital visit for over a long period.
*2: “Damage to the product and property” indicates damage expansion related to a house, a building,
furniture, apparatus, livestock or a pet.
Do not disassemble or modify.
This may result in re, an electric shock and/or unit malfunction.
Stop using the analyzer immediately when smells emanate from itself.
Continuous use may result in an electric shock, a burn and/or re.
Keep the product away from water.
Failure to do so may result in the heat generation, an electric shock and/or unit malfunction.
Do not use deteriorated cables (damage etc.).
This may result in the heat generation and re.
Do not use in the place which generates inammable gas etc.
This may result re.
Do not use and keep this product in the following places:
a)The places exposed to the direct rays of the sun.
b)The places with the humidity and temperature exceeding the tolerance level, and with a rapid
temperature change.
c)The places with much dust and moisture.
d)The places near the objects which generate heat (the heater etc.).
Using in these places may result unit malfunction and /or injury.
WARNING :
CAUTION :
WARNING
CAUTION

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Software License Agreement
LINEEYE CO., LTD (LINEEYE) grants you to use the software program and accompanying
documents under terms of this license. And you are consenting to be bound by and are becoming a
party to this agreement. To use the software, you need to agree to this license agreement.
1. Copyright
LINEEYE holds the copyright on this software.
2. Grant of License
LINEEYE grants you to use this software on only one computer by getting the software and
agreeing this license agreement. Therefore, you shall not rent, lease and loan to a third party.
3. Copy, Analysis, and Modication
This software shall not be reproduced, analyzed or modied in any form unless prescribed in
the manual.
4. Upgrade
This software may be upgraded without advance notice because of technical progress of
hardware or software. LINEEYE provides software upgraded by payment specially. For
upgrade, only licensed user can have upgrades.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall LINEEYE or its licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages arising from products of this software or the related software.
Besides LINEEYE shall not be liable for any damages arising from the product or the
medium.
6. General
If any provision of the agreement is held invalid, such provision shall be removed from this
license agreement.
7. Support
LINEEYE supports functions, operation and only the problem on this software.
8. Notice
Any matter not specied in this agreement will be governed by and constructed in accordance
with copy right law and related laws
LINEEYE CO., LTD.

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CONTENTS
NOTICE...............................................................................................................1
USE LIMITATION ..............................................................................................1
Read this rst ! !.............................................................................................2
Safety Information ...............................................................................................2
Software License Agreement ...............................................................................3
Chapter 1 Before Using the product ....................................................................5
1-1. Composition............................................................................................5
1-2. Outline.....................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Install and Uninstall ............................................................................6
2-1 Environment.............................................................................................6
2-2. Install Software ......................................................................................6
2-3. Uninstall Software ..........................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Description and Basic Operation.......................................................12
3-1 Description of each part .........................................................................12
3-2. Basic Operation.....................................................................................13
Chapter 4 Basic Usage.......................................................................................15
4-1. Connection with PC ..............................................................................15
4-2. Network Monitor (TAP Mode) .............................................................15
4-3. Usage on Wireshark.................................................................18
4-4. Packet Generator (PG Mode) ..................................................19
4-5. RFC2544 test...........................................................................22
Chapter 5 Warranty and After Service ...............................................................24

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Chapter 1 Before Using the product
1-1. Composition
When you unpack the product, please make sure of the following:
Analyzer : 1
Utility CD : 1
Mini-USB Cable : 1
USB 2Way Cable : 1
LAN Cable : 1
User’s Manual : 1 (This book)
Warranty : 1
a) Please contact LINEEYE or its distributors or us if you nd any damage to the product caused by
transportation or any insufcient part.
b) Please keep the box carefully and use it when sending the product back to us for repair etc.
Utility CD
This product contains the analysis software, and the latest manuals.
1-2. Outline
LE-590TX is the LAN packet tester composed of hardware and 4 sets of software designed for various tests. It is
able to capture data in full duplex at 10/100BASE-TX, and generate trafc at 10/100Mbps for testing networks.
LE590-TAP Basic software to monitor networks and for loop-back test.
LE590-SG Software to generate packets.
LE590-NIC Software to use it as NIC.
LE590-2544 Software to evaluate switches and routers based on RFC2544.

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Chapter 2 Install and Uninstall
2-1 Environment
PC/AT compatible (DOS/V) with USB 2.0/3.0 port
CPU : Pentium4 Processor 1.6GHx or more (recommend)
RAM : 1G byte or more (recommend)
HDD : 10G byte or more (recommend)
OS : Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit/64bit)
2-2. Install Software
Install the software into the PC uses with LE-590TX.
Do not connect the LE-590TX to the PC while installing the software.
Execute “autorun.exe” stored in the attached CD.
If having the below massage, set as following.
If “WinPcap 4.1.3” is not installed in the PC, click “Next”,
If “WinPcap 4.1.3” is already installed in the PC, click “Cancel”,
Connect the analyzer and PC after installing the software.
The USB driver for analyzer will be installed automatically.
Conrm it in the display of Device Manager.

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● Install LE590-TAP
Click “LE590-TAP_Vx.xbxxxx” (“x” indicates the version number).
Installation will start as left picture.
Click “Next”.
Read the “license agreement” and select “accept” (or
“do not accept”). Click “Next”.
Type the user name and organization.

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Click “Install” (or “cancel”).
Installation will start as left picture.
Click “Finish”.
It is able to install other software with same procedure.
If installing all software at once, it may display blank while installing one to another.

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● Install LE590-SG
Click “LE590-SG_Vx.xbxxxx” (“x” indicates the version number).
Installation will start as left picture.
Click “Next”.
Read the “license agreement” and select “accept” (or
“do not accept”). Click “Next”.
Type the user name and organization.

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Click “Install” (or “cancel”).
Installation will start as left picture.
Click “Finish”.
It is able to install other software with same procedure.
If installing all software at once, it may display blank while installing one to another.
If nding following message, install “WinPcap4.13”.

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2-3. Uninstall Software
Uninstall each software from start menu or control panel.
e.g. for Windows7
Start menu: all program : all program -> LINEEYE -> LE-590TX -> LE590-TAP_Vx.xbxxx -> Uninstall
LE590-TAP_Vx.xbxxx
Control panel : Programs and Features -> select and uninstall “LE590-TAP_Vx.xbxxx”

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Chapter 3 Description and Basic Operation
3-1 Description of each part
LE-590TX is the compact analyzer with two Ethernet ports. It is able to monitor networks, output packets at
10/100Mbps and use it as a NIC.
USB port : Mini-USB connector to connect to the host PC.
Port A : RJ-45 connector to connect to the target device.
Port B : RJ-45 connector to connect to the target device.
LED Color Description
PWR Green (blinking) Power on
Orange (blinking) System error
USB Green (blinking) Conect analyzer & PC
PG/TAP
Green PG mode
Orange TAP mode
OFF NIC mode
Capture A/B Green Capture data
L/A (Link/ACT) Green Link to network
Green (blinking) Transmit or receive data
Speed Green 100Mpbs
OFF 10Mbps (L/A light on)
＜back ＞
＜Front ＞
USB port
LED Port B Port A

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3-2. Basic Operation
■ TAP(LE590-TAP)
Monitor all data in the target networks without affecting the networks.
Bi-directional or one way capture function is supported with various packet counter.
■ Loop-Back(LE590-TAP)
Send back the incoming packet stream to the same port.

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■ Packet Generation(LE590-SG)
Generate test packets individually in each port. It is possible to receive data simultaneously in both ports. It
is useful to have the load test for switches and HUB.
■ Network Interface Card (NIC) Simulation(LE590-NIC)
In this mode, it simulates the Network Interface Card (NIC). It seems that connected PC gains two more
LAN ports.

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Chapter 4 Basic Usage
4-1. Connection with PC
Connect the analyzer with PC using the attached Mini-USB cable.
■ Usage of USB branch cable
When the analyzer does not work stably, the bus power may be unstable. Use the attached USB branch cable
to power the analyzer stably.
＜How to ＞
1 : Connect the 2 male-sides of the cable with the USB ports of Host PC.
2 : Connect the female-side of the cable with the USB port of the analyzer.
4-2. Network Monitor (TAP Mode)
Run the attached software “LE590-TAP”. When the alert for user account control appears accept it.
Following massage will be appeared. (Appear only once when opening the software)
Click “Re-install Driver” (WinPcap 4.1.3) and set
necessary settings.
Capture packets of target line using the LE590-TAP (TAP mode).

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(＜How to ＞
1 : Select “Cong”=> “Analysis Mode”.
2 : Select“Control”=>“Capture Forward”=> “portAB”=>“Instant”.
By selecting “Instant” it can display the captured packet data up to 20000 frames in real-time. “Block”
cannot display data in real time, because it saves data in the inner memory rst and transfers it to the PC.
It displays packets up to 32768 (16384 packets for one port) after stopping the measurement.
Check “File” =>“Set Instant Mode Save Path to...” of the menu and change it when needed.
3 : Click “Media AB” of the toolbar and check that the TAP mode is set on the Loopback tab. Set the other
tabs when needed and then click “Apply” button.

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4 : Click “Capture AB” of the toolbar to show the capture buffer. Then check “Auto Save” of the capture
buffer window to save les in pcap format automatically by each 20000 captured frames.
5 : Push “Start Capture” button to start capturing and then the captured packets will be shown in real-time.
6 : Push “Stop Capture” button to stop capturing.
To check the le saved automatically, click “Status” -> click “open” on the [Port AB Instant Status
Window] and conrm data using the Wireshark.
* FCS is included in the captured packet.
* Wireshark (free software) needs to be installed too. For the usage of Wireshark refer to the website of
Wireshark (https://www.wireshark.org/).

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4-3. Usage on Wireshark
LE-590TX can be used with free networok analyzers softwares. Here is the usage example with Wireshark
(one of the famous freeware).
＜How to ＞
1 : Select “Cong”=> “Packet Mode” of the menu.
2 : Run Wireshark.
Select Local Area Connection of LE-590TX and start capturing.
*FCS will not be included in the captured packets.
*The interface of LE-590TX can be checked at the network connection of the PC.