EXFO EXpert IP Test Tools User Manual
EXpert IP Test Tools
User Guide
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Contents
1 Introducing the EXpert IP Test Tools ........................................................... 1
Conventions ............................................................................................................................2
2 Getting Started ............................................................................................ 3
Signal Connection ...................................................................................................................3
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................3
Starting the EXpert IP Test Tools Application ...........................................................................3
3 Using the Graphical User Interface ............................................................. 5
Main Application Window .....................................................................................................5
Arrow Buttons .......................................................................................................................8
Keyboard Usage .....................................................................................................................9
4 Selecting and Starting a Test ..................................................................... 11
Ping ......................................................................................................................................12
FTP Performance ...................................................................................................................13
Traceroute .............................................................................................................................14
HTTP Availability ...................................................................................................................15
VLAN Scan ............................................................................................................................16
LAN Discovery .......................................................................................................................17
5 Test Setup ................................................................................................... 19
Interface .............................................................................................................................20
Configuration (Ping) ............................................................................................................23
Configuration (FTP Performance) .........................................................................................24
Configuration (Traceroute) ...................................................................................................25
Configuration (HTTP Availability) .........................................................................................26
Configuration (LAN Discovery) .............................................................................................27
6 Test Results ................................................................................................. 29
Result Summary (Ping) .........................................................................................................30
Result Summary (FTP Performance) .....................................................................................32
Result Summary (Traceroute) ...............................................................................................34
Result Summary (HTTP Availability) ......................................................................................36
Result Summary (VLAN Scan) ...............................................................................................38
Result Summary (LAN Discovery) .........................................................................................40
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7 Test Control .................................................................................................43
Start/Stop Button ..................................................................................................................43
Load/Save ...........................................................................................................................44
Report .................................................................................................................................45
8 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................47
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................47
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................48
A Glossary .......................................................................................................49
Acronym List .........................................................................................................................49
Index .................................................................................................................53
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1 Introducing the EXpert IP Test
Tools
The EXpert IP Test Tools integrates six commonly used datacom test tools
into one platform based application to ensure field technicians are
prepared for a wide-range of testing needs. It runs as a separate software
application on the platform and operates independently of the modules
installed on the platform. The EXpert IP Test Tools provide a
comprehensive offering of test features such as Ping, FTP Performance,
Traceroute, HTTP Availability, VLAN Scan, and LAN Discovery.
The EXpert IP Test Tools application runs on the following EXFO’s
platforms: FTB-1, FTB-2, FTB-2 Pro, and FTB-200v2.
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Introducing the EXpert IP Test Tools
Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand
the following conventions:
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could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
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may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
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may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.
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2 Getting Started
Signal Connection
The EXpert IP Test Tools uses the 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet RJ45 port of
the EXFO’s platform.
Connect the 10/100/1000 Mbit/s electrical signal to be tested to the RJ45
port of the EXFO’s platform.
Note: Refer to the EXFO’s platform User Guide for more information.
Laser Safety Information
The EXpert IP Test Tools software is not provided with any hardware
components. However, it may be used with your platform or modules
which may contain laser components. Refer to the user guides of your
platform or modules for further laser safety details and instructions.
Starting the EXpert IP Test Tools Application
The EXpert IP Test Tools application is pre-installed on the EXFO’s
platform. If the EXpert IP Test Tools is not already installed, refer to the
EXFO’s platform User Guide for more information on how to install the
application.
Note: The application can be used in trial mode if you do not have a valid license.
You can follow the on-screen instructions to activate the trial. If you wish to
renew the trial period or purchase a valid license, then refer to MyEXFO. For
information on how to install and activate software options, refer to the
EXFO’s platform User Guide.
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Getting Started
Starting the EXpert IP Test Tools Application
To start the EXpert IP Test Tool application:
1. FTB-1: From Mini ToolBox, tap on the Tes t To ols tab.
FTB-2 and FTB-2 Pro: From Too lB ox X, tap the Te s t Too ls button.
FTB-200v2: From Compact ToolBox, tap on the Tes t Too l s tab.
2. Select the E Xper t I P Test To ols then tap on Start.
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3 Using the Graphical User
Main Window
Title Bar
Te s t Co n tr o l
Main Menu
Application
Buttons
Status Bar
Test Results
Interface
This chapter describes the graphical user interface of the EXpert IP Test
Tools application.
Main Application Window
The following main application window is displayed when the EXpert IP
Test Tools application is started.
Main Window
The main window allows to setup a test and to view the test status and
results.
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Main Application Window
Status Bar
The status bar displays the following information.
Icon and/or text Description
Test name Test name of the selected test.
Link arrow Green arrow: Ethernet Link up
Red arrow: Ethernet Link down.
Interface speed 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s.
Test status Current test status.
Title Bar
The title bar displays the software application name and the battery level
indicator.
Test Control
Note: Refer to Test C ont ro l on page 43 for more information.
Main Menu
The EXpert IP Test Tools main menu allows the selection of a test tool. The
selected test tool is the one with a check mark to its left. Refer to Selecting
and Starting a Test on page 11.
Test Results
Note: Refer to Test R esu lt s on page 29 for more information.
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Main Application Window
Application Buttons
About (i) mainly displays the product version details and technical
support information.
Software Options button displays the list of software options enabled.
For information on how to install and activate software options, refer to
the EXFO’s platform User Guide.
Option Name Description
EXPERTIP Enable "IP/Ethernet test tool suite" application.
Licence Agreement button displays the details of the product licence
agreement.
Help (?) displays the help information related to the content of the
active main window. It is also possible to navigate through the
remainder of the help information.
Exit (x) closes the application.
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Moves to the top of the list.
Moves one page up.
Moves one line up.
Moves one line down.
Moves one page down.
Moves to the end of the list.
Arrow Buttons
Arrow Buttons
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Keyboard Usage
Keyboard Usage
The GUI pops up different keyboards to modify data. Following are the
usual keyboard keys:
Left arrow moves the cursor one position to the left.
Right arrow moves the cursor one position to the right.
Up arrow increases the byte value by one.
Down arrow decreases the byte value by one.
Del deletes the value at the cursor position.
Back deletes the value preceding the cursor position.
OK completes data entry.
Cancel closes the keyboard and discards the keyboard entry.
Previous... or Presets allows the selection of previously configured
values. This button is only available for certain fields like IP Address,
MAC Address, etc.
Note: For certain text fields, the GUI pops up or uses the platform’s on-screen
keyboard. Refer to the platform user guide for more information on how to
used it.
For full keyboard, the Back, Del, Shift, and Space bar keys have the same
functionality as a regular PC keyboard.
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4 Selecting and Starting a Test
A test can be created either by selecting the test from the Tes t Men u or by
loading a previously saved configuration (refer to Load/Save on page 44 for
more information).
The EXpert IP Test Tools main menu offers the following test tools:
Test Tools
Ping on page 12
FTP Performance on page 13
Traceroute on page 14
HTTP Availability on page 15
VLAN Scan on page 16
LAN Discovery on page 17
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Selecting and Starting a Test
Ping
Ping
The Ping test is used to determine whether a particular host is reachable
across an IP network. The ping test uses ICMP echo messages to monitor
the availability of a given host and measure the round-trip latency, jitter and
packet loss between the source and the specified endpoint.
To select, configure, and start a Ping test:
1. From the Main Menu, tap Ping.
2. From the Interface tab, configure the test interface parameters. Refer
to Interface on page 20. Ensure that the link is up in the status bar
before proceeding to the next step.
3. From the Configuration tab, configure the Ping test. Refer to
Configuration (Ping) on page 23.
4. Press Start to start the test.
5. For results, refer to Result Summary (Ping) on page 30.
6. If required, tap the Report button to generate the report file of the
results and statistics. Refer to Report on page 45 for more information.
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Selecting and Starting a Test
FTP Performance
FTP Performance
The FTP Performance test measures the availability and response time of
an FTP server. You can configure FTP Performance test to either upload a
file to the server, download a file from the server, or perform both tasks.
The file is generated by the test and transferred to location specified. File
transfer involves two types of connections, a control connection and a data
connection.
To select, configure, and start a FTP Performance test:
1. From the Main Menu, tap FTP Performance.
2. From the Interface tab, configure the test interface parameters. Refer
to Interface on page 20. Ensure that the link is up in the status bar
before proceeding to the next step.
3. From the Configuration tab, configure the FTP Performance test. Refer
to Configuration (FTP Performance) on page 24.
4. Press Start to start the test.
5. For results, refer to Result Summary (FTP Performance) on page 32.
6. If required, tap the Report button to generate the report file of the
results and statistics. Refer to Report on page 45 for more information.
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