Xtramus DApps-TAP User Manual

DApps-TAP Utility

User’s Manual

USM Ver 1.3

Foreword

Copyright

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Trademarks

DApps-TAP is a trademark or registered trademark of Xtramus Technologies. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are

the property of their respective owners.

Warranty

Xtramus Technologies warrants for the hardware provided along with this document under proper usage and conditions in normal

environment; any improper operation or in irregular environment may possibly cause this product NOT function well. For detailed

terms, please contact your local dealer.

Contact Information

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Revision History

Date Ver Software History

2011/12/15 1.0 V1.1b002 First draft version

1. Add NuDOG-801. (Page 6, 22, 26-28, 36, 43 and 47)

2. Renew Description for NuDOG series. (Page 7-21)

2012/08/06 1.1 V1.1b004

2012/09/10 1.2 V1.1b004

2012/09/12 1.3 V1.1b008

3. Added note about: NuDOG-801 doesn’t support Jumbo
Mode. (Page 34)

4. Added note about: the capture forward port A/B block
function can only capture up to 64 packets. (Page 34)

1. Deleting the description of DApps-TAP supports
operation system Windows 2000.(Page 6)

1. Deleting watermark : Preliminary

2. Deleting the Xtramus Logo. (Page 27-28)

3. Adding figure and description when the users’ PC cannot
detect the NuDOG-301C/801/101T. (Page 27)

4. Modifying System Requirement’s figure supports
operation system Windows 2000.(Page 35)

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Table of Contents

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................2

Revision History ..............................................................................................................................3

1. General Description of DApps-TAP ...........................................................................................6

2. NuDOG-301C Descriptions......................................................................................................... 7

2.1. NuDOG-301C Overview...................................................................................................... 7

2.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-301C..........................................................................8

2.3. NuDOG-301C Applications in Different Modes................................................................ 8

2.4. NuDOG-301C Interface Ports........................................................................................... 10

2.5. NuDOG-301C LED Status................................................................................................. 11

3. NuDOG-801 Descriptions..........................................................................................................12

3.1. NuDOG-801 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................12

3.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-801 ..........................................................................13

3.3. NuDOG-801 Applications in Different Modes.................................................................13

3.4. NuDOG-801 Interface Ports ............................................................................................. 15

3.5. NuDOG-801 LED Status ................................................................................................... 16

4. NuDOG-101T Descriptions .......................................................................................................17

4.1. NuDOG-101T OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 17

4.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-101T........................................................................ 18

4.3. NuDOG-101T Applications in Different Modes .............................................................. 18

4.4. NuDOG-101T Interface Ports ...........................................................................................20

4.5. NuDOG-101T LED Status .................................................................................................21

5. Installing/Uninstalling DApps-TAP........................................................................................... 22

6. DApps-TAP Overview ................................................................................................................26

6.1. Starting DApps-TAP..........................................................................................................26

6.3. DApps-TAP Overview .......................................................................................................28

7. DApps-TAP Functions...............................................................................................................29

7.1. Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................... 29

7.1.1. File ................................................................................................................................29

7.1.2. Config ........................................................................................................................... 30

7.1.2.1. Run Mode ..............................................................................................................30

7.1.2.2. Port Configuration ................................................................................................30

7.1.2.3. Frame gap for USB transferring ..........................................................................31

7.1.2.4. Options ..................................................................................................................31

7.1.3. Statistics....................................................................................................................... 32

7.1.3.1. Counter Window ...................................................................................................32

7.1.3.2. Alarm Report .........................................................................................................33

7.1.4. Control.......................................................................................................................... 34

7.1.4.1. Capture Buffer.......................................................................................................34

7.1.4.2. Capture Forward ...................................................................................................34

7.1.4.3. Auto Save ..............................................................................................................34

7.1.5. Languages.................................................................................................................... 34

7.1.6. Help...............................................................................................................................35

7.2. Tool Bar .............................................................................................................................36

7.2.1. Reconnect .................................................................................................................... 36

7.2.2. Counter......................................................................................................................... 36

7.2.3. USC A & USC B ............................................................................................................37

7.2.4. Chart ............................................................................................................................. 38

7.2.5. Port AB ......................................................................................................................... 41

7.3. System Info/Configuration List ....................................................................................... 45

7.3.1. System Information .....................................................................................................46

7.3.2. Port A & Port B............................................................................................................. 47

7.3.3. Port A / Port B ..............................................................................................................48

7.3.3.1. Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm..........................................48

7.3.3.2. Media Status..........................................................................................................48

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7.3.3.3. Capture Buffer Mode and Capture Forward Mode.............................................49

7.3.4. Report: USC A/B ..........................................................................................................49

7.4. Control Buttons/ Operating Status Icon......................................................................... 50

7.4.1. For TAP mode ..............................................................................................................50

7.4.2. For Layer 1/Layer 2 Loopback mode and Single-End mode ...................................50

8. Appendix – Other Utility Softwares for NuDOG-301C/801/101T............................................ 51

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1. General Description of DApps-TAP

For NuDOG-301C, NuDOG-801 and NuDOG-101T, all data streams between two network ports can be

duplicated and sent to PC via mini USB port for monitoring and analyzing. Users can specify conditions to

filter the packets wanted by DApps-TAP application software. It reduces USB port’s network traffic and also

cuts down PC resource consumption while dealing with large quantity of packets.

DApps-TAP is designed for Xtramus Technologies NuDOG series handheld Ethernet testing devices listed

in the table down below:

Devices Supporting DApps-TAP

NuDOG-301C NuDOG-801 NuDOG-101T

Also, please make sure that your PC meets the requirements listed in the table down below before

installing DApps-TAP.

OS Windows XP Windows Vista/7

CPU

RAM

1.0GB RAM 1.5GB RAM

HDD

＊Note: Large amount of data will be generated while running DApps-TAP. It is recommended to
preserve enough available Hard-Disk space to store these data.

Pentium 1.6GHz or higher

10 GB Available Space

Please see the sections down below for detailed information regarding to NuDOG-101T, NuDOG-801 and

NuDOG-301C.

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2. NuDOG-301C Descriptions

2.1. NuDOG-301C Overview

NuDOG-301C is a handheld device with two Gigabit ports for

Ethernet testing. The main functions of NuDOG-301C include

multi-streams generation, TAP/Loopback test, and NIC

emulation.

Connecting NuDOG-301C to its mini-USB port makes it

possible for system configurations and managements.

NuDOG-301C is an ideal device for in-field testing.

NuDOG-301C can work along with a series of utility software

that qualify industrial standards such as RFC 2544, RFC 2889, and QoS. With these utilities,

NuDOG-301C is able to conduct throughput test, latency test, error filtering test, forwarding test, and so

on. Utility software can provide a user-friendly interface for different test configurations when setting test

parameters and criteria. More optional software is available for extended test requirements.

With its unique Universal Stream Counter (USC), NuDOG-301C offers real-time statistics of network

events during packet monitoring and capturing.

With these advantageous features, NuDOG-301C is your best partner for LAB researching and in-field

troubleshooting.

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2.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-301C

¾ Hardware based wirespeed streams generation, analysis, network TAP and NIC

¾ High precision performance for measuring throughput, latency, packet loss and disordered sequence

¾ Wirespeed traffic capturing with programmable filter and trigger criteria

¾ Supports Universal Stream Counter (USC) with 128 streams

¾ RFC 2544 test suite

¾ RFC 2889 test suite

¾ Layer 1 and Layer 2 loopback test

¾ High precision 1 ppm temperature-compensated oscillator provides accurate clock speed to ensure

the reliability of the tests

¾ Adding errors in transmitted traffic to simulate and test abnormal situations

¾ Real-time statistics for each port, including transmitted/received frame for VLAN, IPv4, IPv4 fragment,

IPv4 extension , ICMP, ARP, total bytes/packets, CRC, IPCS error and over-and-under size frames

¾ Utility software with user-friendly interface that supports various parameter configurations and meets

various test requirements

¾ 512Mbits wirespeed packet capture buffer per port

2.3. NuDOG-301C Applications in Different Modes

Stream Generation Mode

In Streams Generation mode, NuDOG-301C generates bi-directional network streams for test

requirements as the illustration above.

Both NuDOG-301C's Port A and Port B can generate and receive test streams. The test streams are sent

and returned to the same NuDOG-301C for DUT (device under test) analysis.

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TAP/Loopback Mode

TAP Mode

Loopback Mode

In TAP mode, NuDOG-301C can monitor any data that flows through it. Network TAP is a method of

monitoring network’s situation dynamically without interference. NuDOG-301C can tap bi-directional or

uni-directional traffic from different sides (port A and port B) and also provides abundant packet counters.

In Loopback mode, NuDOG-301C resends the incoming streams back to the source.

NIC Mode

In this mode, NuDOG-301C simulates network interface card (NIC).

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2.4. NuDOG-301C Interface Ports

NuDOG-301C Hardware Overview
A LEDs

LEDs that displays NuDOG-301C’s status.
5 Pin Mini-B Receptacle USB Port. You can manage, configure, or

B Mini-USB Port*

update firmware/FPGA when connecting NuDOG-301C to your PC.
While under TAP mode, this mini-USB port can also re-direct tapped
packets to PC.

C Power Jack
D Cooling FAN
E Diagnostic Port

F Port B - SFP Port

G Port B - RJ45 Port
H Port A - SFP Port

I Port A - RJ45 Port

*Please note that when connecting NuDOG-301C with PC via its USB port, DO NOT use a USB hub

12V DC Power Jack for connecting external power adapter.
Fan hole with internal fan for ventilation.
8-Pin Mini-DIN Receptacle Diagnostic Port
1000 Mbps Full Duplex SFP Port B

10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full RJ45 Port B
1000 Mbps Full Duplex SFP Port A

10/100/1000 Mbps Half/Full RJ45 Port A

Only one port can be
used at the same time.

Only one port can be
used at the same time.

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2.5. NuDOG-301C LED Status

LED Status Description

Power/Fail

Green Blinking

Yellow Blinking

USB Green Blinking

SG/TAP

Capture A/B Green

Link/ACT

Green ON

Green Blinking

Green ON

Speed

Green Blinking

Green

Yellow

OFF

OFF

Power is ON and working properly
System failed
USB of this device is linked to PC
NuDOG-301C is working under Stream Generation Mode
NuDOG-301C is working under TAP Mode
NuDOG-301C is working under NIC (Network Interface Card) mode
Port A/B is under Capturing Mode
The RJ45 Port is connected to DUT/Network
NuDOG-301C is transmitting or receiving data
1000Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
10Mbps connection if Link/ACT is ON or blinking

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3. NuDOG-801 Descriptions

3.1. NuDOG-801 OVERVIEW

NuDOG-801 is a handheld device with two 10 Gigabit SFP+ Ports

for Ethernet testing. The main functions of NuDOG-801 include

multi-streams generation and NIC emulation.

Connecting NuDOG-801 to its Standard-B Receptacle USB Port

makes it possible for system configurations and managements.

NuDOG-801 is an ideal device for in-field testing.

NuDOG-801 can work along with a series of utility software that

qualify industrial standards such as RFC 2544, RFC 2889, and

QoS. With these utilities, NuDOG-801 is able to conduct

throughput test, latency test, error filtering test, forwarding test, and so on. Xtramus’ utility software

provides a user-friendly interface for different test configurations when setting test parameters and criteria.

More optional software is available for extended test requirements.

With its unique Universal Stream Counter (USC), NuDOG-801 offers real-time statistics of network events

during packet monitoring and capturing.

With these advantageous features, NuDOG-801 is your best partner for LAB researching and in-field

troubleshooting.

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3.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-801

¾ Hardware based wirespeed streams generation, analysis, and NIC

¾ High precision performance for measuring throughput, latency, packet loss and disordered sequence

¾ Wirespeed traffic capturing with programmable filter and trigger criteria

¾ Supports Universal Stream Counter (USC) with 256 streams

¾ RFC 2544 test suite

¾ RFC 2889 test suite

¾ High precision 1 ppm temperature-compensated oscillator provides accurate clock speed to ensure

the reliability of the tests

¾ Adding errors in transmitted traffic to simulate and test abnormal situations

¾ Real-time statistics for each port, including transmitted/received frame for VLAN, IPv4, IPv4 fragment,

IPv4 extension , ICMP, ARP, total bytes/packets, CRC, IPCS error and over-and-under size frames

¾ Supports IPv6

¾ Utility software with user-friendly interface that supports various parameter configurations and meets

various test requirements

¾ 32 Capture Blocks for each Test Port

3.3. NuDOG-801 Applications in Different Modes

Stream Generation Mode

In Streams Generation mode, NuDOG-801 generates bi-directional network streams for test requirements

as the illustration above.

Both NuDOG-801’s Port A and Port B can generate and receive test streams. The test streams are sent

and returned to the same NuDOG-801 for DUT (device under test) analysis.

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TAP/Loopback Mode

TAP Mode

Loopback Mode

In TAP mode, NuDOG-801 can monitor any data that flows through it. Network TAP is a method of

monitoring network’s situation dynamically without interference. NuDOG-801 can tap bi-directional or

uni-directional traffic from different sides (port A and port B) and also provides abundant packet counters.

In Loopback mode, NuDOG-801 resends the incoming streams back to the source.

NIC Mode

In this mode, NuDOG-801 simulates network interface card (NIC).

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3.4. NuDOG-801 Interface Ports

NuDOG-801C Hardware Overview
A LEDs

LEDs that displays NuDOG-801C’s status.
5 Pin Mini-B Receptacle USB Port. You can manage, configure,

B Mini-USB Port*

or update firmware/FPGA when connecting NuDOG-801C to
your PC. While under TAP mode, this mini-USB port can also
re-direct tapped packets to PC.

C Power Jack
D Cooling FAN
E Diagnostic Port

10 Gigabit Wirespeed

F

SFP+ Port

*Please note that when connecting NuDOG-801C with PC via its USB port, DO NOT use a USB hub

12V DC Power Jack for connecting external power adapter.
Fan hole with internal fan for ventilation.
8-Pin Mini-DIN Receptacle Diagnostic Port

10 Gigabit Wirespeed SFP+ Port

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3.5. NuDOG-801 LED Status

LED Status Description

Power/Fail

Green Blinking

Yellow Blinking

USB Green Blinking

Error/Loss

Yellow Blinking

Capture A/B Green

Link/ACT

Green ON

Green Blinking

OFF

Power is ON and working properly
System failed
USB of this device is linked to PC
CRC error or packet loss is occurring
No CRC error or packet loss is occurring
Port A/B is under Capturing Mode
The RJ45 Port is connected to DUT/Network

NuDOG-801 is transmitting or receiving data

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