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Pressing the INFO key displays the Gateway IP Address and the Subnet Mask
used with the IP Address assigned by the DHCP Server.
Note:
If the DHCP Server
does not provide the Gateway IP Address, a 0.0.0.0 IP Address is displayed.
Pressing the PING key while in the DHCP Client mode presents the PING
screen with a “DHCP” message displayed and
the IP Address of the Gateway. If Gateway
information is not available, the DHCP Server
IP Address is shown.
Pressing the PING key from the IP Ping Screen transmits a PING that uses
the IP Address, Gateway Address and Subnet Mask provided by the DHCP
Server instead of the IP Address, Gateway Address and Subnet Mask that
were previously entered and stored in the Pinger. The Gateway IP Address is
automatically entered as the address to be PINGed (or the DHCP Server address
when Gateway information is not available). Alternatively, a new IP Address can
be entered or the Up/Down cursor key can be used to select a previously stored
address. Pressing the EXIT key returns the Pinger back to the LINK Screen and
clears the DHCP Server assigned addresses and mask. Pressing the Setup key
also clears the DHCP Server assigned information and transmits a DHCP release
packet to the DHCP server so that the IP address is available for reassignment.
PORT ID ScREEN
Pressing the PortID function key in the Link Screen presents the Port ID Screen.
As soon as this screen appears, the Pinger begins transmitting a pattern of Link sig-
nals that will cause the hub,switch or NIC Link
LED to blink or stay on continuously. Identifying
the specific port a wall outlet/PC is connected to
can aid in diagnosing the cause of failed PING
tests. Hubs and switches from various manufacturers have different specifications
for the time it takes for Link signals to turn the Link LED on and off. The Pinger Plus
has four different blink rates and a continuous mode that can be selected by press-
ing the Up/Down cursor key. An initial test directly at the hub or switch will determine
the best blink rate setting before conducting a Port ID test at a wall outlet.
SETUP
Pressing the SETUP key in any screen
presents the Setup Screen.The Up/Down
cursor key is used to display:
1) Pinger IP Address Setup
2) Pinger Subnet Mask Setup
3) Pinger Gateway Setup
4) Pinger IP List Setup
5) Pinger MAC Screen
6) Profile Setup
7) Default Profile
8) Ping Count
9) Packet Size
10) Time Out
11) Link Search
12) Power Down Time Setup
13) Password Setup or
14) Pinger Update .
Press the SELECT function key to enter the displayed setup screen.
The Pinger MAC is shown for information only and can not be changed.
IP lIST SETUP ScREEN
The IP List Setup screen is used to enter from one to eight names and IP
addresses. The Pinger can then PING the entries individually or PING all entries
sequentially.
DaTa ENTRY –
Use the Up/Down cursor key to select one of the eight
storage locations and press the right arrow key to display the cursor and begin
entering a new name or editing an existing one. Use the data entry keypad to
input the number or letter (each time the key is pressed the next letter or number
on the key is displayed). Pressing the right cursor key advances to the next
character. Pressing the left cursor key selects the previous character. Names can
be a maximum of ten characters long. Pressing the right cursor key an eleventh
time advances the cursor to the IP Address which is divided into four fields of
three characters. Only numbers can be input in the fields and the maximum
valid number for any field is 255. Single digits can be entered in any of the three
character locations and will be right hand justified when the cursor is moved to the
next field. Two digit numbers can be entered in the left two or right two character
locations. If an invalid number is entered, the cursor will not advance to the next
field. After entering or editing the name and IP address, press the SAVE function
key to store the information in non-volatile memory. The information is retained
even if the unit is turned off or the batteries are removed. To remove an entry
from the list, press the right cursor key to select the entry and then press the star
key. A “Delete Entry” message is displayed and pressing the SAVE function key
clears the selected name and IP Address.
PINGER IP SETUP ScREEN
The IP address for the Pinger Plus is input
from this screen. The unit comes programmed
with a default address of 192.168.1.42.
