Xtramus DApps-TAP User Manual

DApps-TAP Utility

User’s Manual

USM Ver 1.3

Foreword

Copyright

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Technologies. No part of this publication shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of

Xtramus Technologies. The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Xtramus Technologies

assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the document.

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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4. NuDOG-101T Descriptions

4.1. NuDOG-101T OVERVIEW

NuDOG-101T is a handheld device with two ports for Ethernet testing.

The main functions of NuDOG-101T include multi-streams generation,

TAP/Loopback test, and NIC emulation.

Connecting NuDOG-101T to its mini-USB port makes it possible for

system configurations and managements. NuDOG-101T is an ideal

device for in-field testing.

NuDOG-101T 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-101T is able to conduct throughput test,

latency test, error filtering test, forwarding test, and so on. The utility

software provides a user-friendly interface for making different test configurations and setting test

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

With its unique Universal Stream Counter (USC), NuDOG-101T offers real-time statistics of network

events during packet monitoring and capturing.

With these advantageous features, NuDOG-101T is your best partner for LAB researching and in-field

troubleshooting.

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4.2. Features & Advantages of NuDOG-101T

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 Injecting 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 User-friendly interface that supports various parameter configurations and meets various test

requirements

¾ 256Mbits packet capture buffer per port

4.3. NuDOG-101T Applications in Different Modes

Stream Generation Mode

In Streams Generation mode, NuDOG-101T generates bi-directional network streams for test

requirements as the illustration above.

Both NuDOG-101T’s Port A and Port B can generate and receive test streams. The test streams are sent

and returned to the same NuDOG-101T for DUT (device under test) analysis.

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TAP/Loopback Mode

TAP Mode

Loopback Mode

In TAP mode, NuDOG-101T can monitor any data that flows through it. Network TAP is a method of

monitoring network’s situation dynamically without interference. NuDOG-101T 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-101T resends the incoming streams back to the source.

NIC Mode

In this mode, NuDOG-101T simulates network interface card (NIC).

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4.4. NuDOG-101T Interface Ports

NuDOG-101T Hardware Overview

Mini-USB Port for connecting NuDOG-101T to PC or for power supply.

A

LEDs that display NuDOG-101T’s system status.

B

Interface Port A/B for connecting NuDOG-101T to DUT or network.

C

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4.5. NuDOG-101T LED Status

LED Status Description

Power

Green Blinking

Yellow Blinking

USB Green Blinking

PG/TAP

Capture A/B Green

Link/ACT

Green ON

Green Blinking

Green ON

Speed

Green Blinking

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Yellow

OFF

OFF

Power is ON and working properly
System failed
USB of this device is linked to PC
NuDOG-101T is working under Packet Generation Mode
NuDOG-101T is working under TAP Mode
NuDOG-101T is working under NIC (Network Interface Card) mode
Port A/B is under Capturing Mode
The RJ45 Port is connected to DUT/Network
NuDOG-101T is transmitting or receiving data
1000Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
10Mbps connection if Link/ACT is ON or blinking

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5. Installing/Uninstalling DApps-TAP

Please follow the steps down below to install DApps-TAP. Also, please note that DO NOT connect your

NuDOG-301C, NuDOG-801 or NuDOG-101T to your PC before DApps-TAP is properly installed on your

PC.

Installing DApps-TAP

1. Double-click DApps-TAP installation program
and start the installation process*.

2. InstallShield Wizard is starting to install
DApps-TAP. If you would like to cancel
installation, click “Cancel”.

3. Click “Next” to continue installation.

*Note: Due to different Operating Systems or system settings, warning messages might pop up when installing
DApps-TAP or driver for your device. When this occurs, please choose the options on these pop-up warning messages
that allow you to continue installing DApps-TAP or device driver.

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Installing DApps-TAP

4. Click “I accept the terms in the license

agreement”, and click “Next” to continue.

5. You can input Username and Organization in

the related fields. Click “Next” to continue.

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button, a next step window will pop up for direct

install option.

If you choose Custom option and click Next

button, you will be able to choose the folder to

save this program on the next window.

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Installing DApps-TAP

7. DApps-TAP InstallShield Wizard will start

installing momentarily. Click “

continue.

Install” button to

8. InstallShield Wizard is installing DApps-TAP.

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You can uninstall DApps-TAP by:

Uninstalling DApps-TAP

• Click Start Æ Programs Æ Xtramus

Æ DApps-TAP Æ Uninstall

DApps-TAP.

• Go to the Control Panel, choose

DApps-TAP from installed program
list, and click “Remove” to uninstall.

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6. DApps-TAP Overview

6.1. Starting DApps-TAP

Before starting DApps-TAP, your PC and NuDOG-301C/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T shall be connected

properly. The figure down below illustrates connecting PC and NuDOG-301C. You can connect

NuDOG-101T or NuDOG-801 with PC in the same manner.

6.2. Starting DApps-TAP

There are two ways to start DApps-TAP:

Starting DApps-TAP

• Click Start Æ Programs Æ Xtramus Æ

DApps-TAP.

• Double-click DApps-TAP icon located on

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If your PC is not connected with NuDOG-301C/801/101T, you can still run DApps-TAP under Demo Mode.

Almost all DApps-TAP’s functions are available under Demo Mode. However, please note that Demo

Mode is for system demo purposes only, and does not serve any testing purposes at all.

When your PC cannot detect your NuDOG-301C/801/101T, a window as shown above will pop up asking

if you want to start the DApps-TAP in Demo mode or not, also a third option will pop up asking if you want

to re-install WinPcap for successfully run the DApps-TAP.

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6.3. DApps-TAP Overview

DApps-TAP Functions Overview

A Menu Bar

The Menu Bar allows you to make settings about task criteria, view Counter
window, load/save settings you’ve made, and change language displayed.

The Tool Bar contains buttons that allow you to reconnect your PC to

B Tool Bar

NuDOG-301C/801/101T, make task/port configurations, view Counter, USC
A/B and Charts.

C Information Field

Control Buttons/

D

Run Status Icon

E Main Display Screen

System Connection

F

Status

In the Information Field, you can view system information, making port
configurations, or view port and USC status on right side Main Display Screen.

The Control Buttons allow you to start/stop tasks, and the Run Status Icon
indicates if there’s a task running.
You can make detail configurations and view real-time testing diagrams on the
Main Display Screen.
This icon shows the connection status between your PC and NuDOG-301
/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T.

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7. DApps-TAP Functions

7.1. Menu Bar

DApps-TAP Menu Bar includes configuration options such as File, Config, Statistics, Control,

Languages, and Help. Please refer to the sections down below for detail information regarding to each

configuration option.

7.1.1. File

File

Load default

configuration

If you choose the Load Default Configuration option, the system will be restored to
the default configuration.

Load Saved

Configuration

Save current

configuration

Set Instant

Mode Save

Path to…

If you have a previously saved
configuration setting file stored in
your PC, you can load it and apply
all the setting you’ve made by
choosing “File Æ Load Saved

Configuration” from the Menu
Bar.

All configuration files are saved in
the format of “＊.xml”.

The Save current configuration function on the Menu Bar allow you to save the
settings you’ve made or the test results.

To save the settings you’ve made, choose “Save current configuration” from the
Menu Bar before performing any tasks, and choose the file path where you would like
to save the configuration file. Configuration files are saved in the format of “*.xml”.

In this option, you can set the file path
for auto save function. Click Change
button to choose a new path, and Apply
button to save the setting, or Cancel
button to close the window.

Exit

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A prompt pop-up window will ask if
you are sure to exit DApps-TAP.
Click YES to exit DApps-TAP, or
click NO to cancel.

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7.1.2. Config

7.1.2.1. Run Mode

Run Mode

Analysis Mode

Counter Mode

Packet Mode

7.1.2.2. Port Configuration

Port Configuration

All the function of DApps-TAP is available.
The packets capture function and interface will rely on Wireshark software.
The packets capture function and interface will rely on others software. The
Counter table will not show the status of capturing packets.

Click the Flow Control bar to turn Port A/B’s Flow
Control On/Off.

If you turn ON the Flow Control, the Rate Control
settings will be available. And when you turn On the
Rate Control, you may set the Rate between

0.00~1000.00 Mbps.

After finishing the settings, please click Apply button to
save the configuration, or click Cancel to close window
without saving.

In the Packets of USB Burst Transfer bar, you can set
the amount of packets that will be stored in the capture
buffer and transmitted back via USB cable per time.
The packet quantity available to choose for each port
A/B on the scroll field is 1, 10, 20, 30, 60, 100.

After finishing the settings, please click Apply button to
save the configuration, or click Cancel to close window
without saving.

*Note: Changing settings in Port Configuration window might cause Link Status changes and packet loss.

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7.1.2.3. Frame gap for USB transferring

Frame gap for USB transferring

7.1.2.4. Options

Options

Four modes are available in Frame gap for USB
transferring: Fast, Medium, Slow and User Define.

If you choose the User Define option, the Gap scroll
field will be available to scroll down and to choose the
size of frame gap.
After finishing the settings, please click Apply button to
save the configuration.

In this window, you can set if the future warning window
will pop up more often by choosing the Often option, or
pop up less warning window by choosing Seldom
option.
After finishing the settings, please click Apply button to
save the configuration, or click Cancel to close window
without saving.

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7.1.3. Statistics

7.1.3.1. Counter Window

Counter Window

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Click the Save button to save the current counter data.

The Update button allows you to pause or start the counter operation. If the
Update button is shown as the figure on the left, than the counter operation is
paused.

If the Update button is shown as the figure on the left, the counter operation is
started.

Click the Clear All button to clear the counter data.

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7.1.3.2. Alarm Report

This window will warn you about the over high threshold of the parameter chosen in port configuration,

for more detail about how to set the parameter to be presented on Alarm Report window, please refer to

the 7.2.5. Port AB, Alarm.

The Save button allows you to save the Alarm Report data on a path folder. If you click the Clear All

button, you will clear all the data gathered on this window.

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7.1.4. Control

7.1.4.1. Capture Buffer

Capture Buffer

Standard Mode

Jumbo Mode

*Note: the NuDOG-801 doesn’t support the Jumbo Mode.

Active capture buffer (built-in memory) mode for maximum 2K size packets.
Active capture buffer (built-in memory) mode for maximum 16K size packets.

7.1.4.2. Capture Forward

Capture Forward

Block

Instant

*Note: for NuDOG-801, the Capture Forward Port A/B Block function can only capture 64 packets.

Click this option to see the packets capture status after stopping the counter.
Click this option to see the packets capture status during the operation of the
counter.

7.1.4.3. Auto Save

Auto Save

Chart Data

Alarm Report

Click this option to auto save Chart Data to the Report folder below your
DApps-TAP folder in each 60 min.
Click this option to auto save Alarm Report to the Report folder below your
DApps-TAP folder in each 60 min.

7.1.5. Languages

Languages

English/Simplified
Chinese/Japanese

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DApps-TAP has 3 different languages for its UI available. You can set the UI
language to English, Simplified Chinese or Japanese.

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7.1.6. Help

Help

About

DApps-TAP

An “About” window will pop up and
show detailed system information.

System

Requirements

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A “System Requirements” window will
pop up and show the requirements for
your PC, FPGA/Firmware, AP and API
version of the equipment.

¾ OK: Click this button to exit the

“System Requirements” pop-up
window.

Open your default web browser and access Xtramus Website (www.xtramus.com).

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Clicking this option will pop up a LOG
window showing the settings that you
made on DApps-TAP program so far.

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7.2. Tool Bar

The Tool Bar contains buttons that allow you to reconnect NuDOG-301C/801/101T, view Counter, view

USC A/B, view Chart and Configure Port A/B. Please refer to the section down below for more detail

descriptions regarding to Quick Launch Buttons.

7.2.1. Reconnect

Reconnect

If the USB connection between your PC and NuDOG-301C/801/101T is down, a
“Disconnected” icon

will be shown in “System Connection Status”.

Press Reconnect button
NuDOG-301C /801/101T. If the connection has been established successfully, a message
window will pop up, and the “System Connection Status” will be shown as
“Connected”

7.2.2. Counter

Counter

to re-establish the connection between your PC and

.

If you click the Counter button, the
Counter Window will pop up showing
the status of the packets.

For more information, please refer to
the 7.1.3.1. Counter Window.

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7.2.3. USC A & USC B

USC A/B

¾ Allows you to save the data of

this window.

¾

¾

¾

¾

Click the

Clear all the data of this window.

Hide all the data that is zero.

Show all the data of this window.

Set the Stream Counter Mode.

button to pop up the
Setting window. In this window, you may
modify the Rule (Stream Counter Mode)
of USC. The chosen mode will be shown
in the side pointed by the red arrow.

Click the Apply button to save this
setting or Cancel to close this window
without saving.

Note: The Operation mode is not available yet.

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The left figure shows the Rule (Stream
Counter Mode) available when you scroll
down the field.

After applying your settings made on the
Setting window, the changes will be
shown on the Port Universal Streams

Counter window.

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7.2.4. Chart

Chart_Line

Click the Chart button to pop up the Chart window shown above. From A bar, you can click

the

button to see Packets status in line chart as shown in B field. The lines shown in

the chart depends on the parameters chosen in C field.

You can set the Rate of packets to be analyzed in Mbps in D field. If you set in Auto mode,
the Rate will be set under a default setting, if you set in User Define mode, than a Minimum
and a Maximum rate range will be available to modify.

You can open a saved chart by clicking the

button from A bar. When opening a saved
chart, the Start/End Time scroll field from E will be available. The function of Start/End
Time allows you to check the status of the packets of the saved chart in different times.

The Update button

/ allows you to pause or start the counter operation.

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Chart_Pie

Click the

button as shown in A to view the pie chart in B field. The pie chart shows the

percentage of each captured packet size during the operation of the DApps-TAP.

You can set the Rate of packets to be analyzed in Mbps in C field. If you set in Auto mode,
the Rate will be set under a default setting, if you set in User Define mode, than a Minimum
and a Maximum rate range will be available to modify.

You can open a saved chart by clicking the

button. When opening a saved chart, the
Start/End Time scroll field from D will be available. The function of Start/End Time allows
you to check the status of the packets of the saved chart in different times.

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Chart_Bar

Click the

button as shown in A to view the bar chart in B field. The Bar chart shows
the rate of network event counts from Port A to Port B and Port B to Port A. Those includes:
BC (Layer 2 Broadcast), MC (Layer 2 Multicast), UC (Layer 2 Unicast), VLAN, IPv4, ICMP
(Ping), ARP, PAUSE.

You can set the Rate of packets to be analyzed in Mbps in C field. If you set in Auto mode,
the Rate will be set under a default setting, if you set in User Define mode, than a Minimum
and a Maximum rate range will be available to modify.

You can open a saved chart by clicking the

button. When opening a saved chart, the
Start/End Time scroll field from D will be available. The function of Start/End Time allows
you to check the status of the packets of the saved chart in different times.

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7.2.5. Port AB

Port AB_Media Type

Click the Port AB button to pop up the Port AB configuration interface. In this interface, you
can set the Media type as Auto or Force mode.

The Auto mode enables to choose the rate in 10/100M under Half/Full duplex and 1000M
under Full duplex, but it may be auto modified by the DApps-TAP program to a best rate to
run.

The Force mode enables to choose and fix the transfer rate in 10/100/1000M under Full
duplex.

You can also set MDIX mode here, and click the Set button to save settings made for MDIX
mode:

¾ If you set Auto MDIX mode, the DApps-TAP will auto sense the direction of Tx/Rx for

signal connection between NuDOG-301C/801/101T with NIC/Switch side.

¾ You can choose Force MDI (NIC side) to force the direction of the Tx/Rx signal based

on NIC side.

¾ You can choose Force MDI-X (Switch side) to force the direction of the Tx/Rx signal

based on Switch side.

Click the Apply button to save the settings, or Cancel button to recover to the default
configuration.

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Port AB_Capture Criteria

In the Protocol interface, If you click the
Capture all packets function, you will

enable the DApps-TAP to capture all
packets criteria.

If you close the Capture all packets
function, than the criteria from MAC,
Network and Protocol will be available
to choose.

The Packet length filter allows you to
filter packets as equal, less than,
greater than and not equal to a range of
packets of 52~16384 bytes.

SDFR (Self-Discover Filtering Rules).

If you closed the Capture all packets
function in the Protocol interface, the
SDFR interface will be available for
settings.

The SDFR interface allows you to
choose a single or multiple criteria for
capturing packets.

It shows the result of capture criteria by
user's selection.

*Note: Packet loss is possible if the captured traffic is higher than traffic allowed for USB port.
*Note: For SDFR items, you can tick the items that act as criteria. When you tick one option, some other options will

be gray. It means the option what you tick has covered the range of those options in gray.

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Port AB_Loopback

If you choose the TAP mode on
Loopback interface, the NuDOG-301C,

NuDOG-801 and NuDOG-101T
operates like a hardware device that
provides a method to access and
monitor the data streams flowing across
two network ports without intruding the
running network.

If you choose the Layer 1 Loopback
Mode on Loopback interface, the
NuDOG-301C, NuDOG-801 and
NuDOG-101T filters out broadcast,
multicast and null DA (destination
address) packets of incoming data
streams, and then resends them back to
the same connected port.

If you choose the Layer 2 Loopback
Mode on Loopback interface, the
NuDOG-301C, NuDOG-801 and
NuDOG-101T filters out broadcast,
multicast and null DA (destination
address) packets of incoming data
streams, and then resends them back to
the same connected port with swapped
DA / SA (destination / source MAC
address) and recalculated CRC.

If you choose the Single-End Mode on
Loopback interface, the selected ports
are idle that all transmitting and/or
receiving data streams via these ports
are disabled.

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Port AB_Alarm

In the Alarm interface, you can choose the alarm threshold to be displayed on the alarm

report. When the check box is ticked as

, these alarm criteria are enabled if the network

event of the running network is beyond the threshold.

Click ▲ or ▼ of

button to increase or decrease the value of threshold as the limit to

starting the alarm report.

When the network traffic flows through this device and the network event triggers the alarm
threshold, the alarm condition is registered in alarm report.

The Settings of will configure the Port A and Port B at same time with the same packets capture

criteria. If you want to configure Port A and Port B at different packets capture criteria, please choose the

and to configure separately with different packets capture criteria.

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7.3. System Info/Configuration List

The System Info/Configuration List allows you to view system information and making port

configurations.

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7.3.1. System Information

By clicking the System Information on the System Info/Configuration List, the System Information
screen will be shown on the Main Display Screen located on the right side of DApps-TAP’ main window.

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7.3.2. Port A & Port B

Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm

By clicking the Port A & Port B on the System Info/Configuration List, the Port A & Port B
Configuration screen will be shown on the Main Display Screen located on the right side of

DApps-TAP’ main window, allowing you to make settings for NuDOG-301C /801/101T ports.

Those settings include the Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm related to

For more detail description about Port A & Port B Configuration, please refer to 7.2.5. Port AB.

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7.3.3. Port A / Port B

7.3.3.1. Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm

By clicking the Port A or Port B on the System Info/Configuration List, the Port A or Port B
Configuration screen will be shown on the Main Display Screen located on the right side of

DApps-TAP’ main window, allowing you to make settings for NuDOG-301C /801/101T ports.

Those settings include the Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm related to

and

. Besides, the change on the status of Media Type, Capture Criteria, Loopback and Alarm are

also shown in the System Info/Configuration.

For more detail description about Port A or Port B Configuration, please refer to 7.2.5. Port AB.

7.3.3.2. Media Status

By clicking the Media Status on the System Info/Configuration List, it will show the status of Link,

Speed, Mode, Typ e, Flow Control and Rate Control.

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7.3.3.3. Capture Buffer Mode and Capture Forward Mode

A: This field shows the number of packets and number of captured packets.

B: If you set Capture Forward Mode under Instant mode, this field will be available for settings:

¾ You can enable Auto Save by clicking the check box, and see the status of captured packets on

a designated folder by clicking Status button. Or you can save the instant status by clicking the

Save button.

¾ You can also initiate the packets capture operation by clicking Start Capture button, and stop the

packets capture operation by clicking the Stop Capture button.

C: In this field, you can check the status of each captured packet based on the order of packet (No.),

Delta Time(us), Length(with CRC), Destination/Source MAC address, VLAN, Protocol and

Destination/Source IP.

D: This field shows the packet/frame view items, such as Ethernet II. User can click

to expend the

sub-tree on the Item Name column, and see the value of network frame on the Value column.

E: Shows the data based on the field C.

7.3.4. Report: USC A/B

The Report shows the Rule chosen on the Stream Counter Mode settings for each USC A and USC B.

Please refer to the 7.2.3. USC A & USC B for more details.

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7.4. Control Buttons/ Operating Status Icon

7.4.1. For TAP mode

The Control Buttons allow you to start/stop tasks, and the Operating Status Icon indicates if there’s a

task running.

Control Buttons

Start task

Stop task

Operating Status Icon

Not operating

Operating

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

The Control Buttons allow you to start/stop tasks, and the Operating Status Icon indicates if there’s a

task running.

Control Buttons

Start task

Stop task

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

There are several other optional utility softwares for NuDOG-301C/801/101T for different kinds of test

requirements. The following section contains brief descriptions of these utility softwares.

DApps-2544: Test Suite Based on RFC 2544

DApps-2544 is a user-friendly and automatic test suite based on industry-standard RFC 2544. It generates

and analyzes packets to evaluate the Throughput performances, Latency, Packet Loss, and Back-to-Back

of Ethernet switches or routers via this device. The real-time test results display and customized report

provides an effective way when examining the DUT.

DApps-SG: Control Suite for Multiple Streams Generator

DApps-SG provides a powerful and sophisticated virtual front control panel to manage this device. Two test

ports can be configured independently with parameters to define multiple streams and capture capabilities.

Traffic for various network protocols can be customized, transmitted, and received on each port.

Comprehensive statistics give users an in-depth analysis of the DUT performance.

DApps-NIC: Network Interface Card Simulation Suite

NuDOG-301C/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T has a mini-USB port for PC connection. In addition to network

TAP, system control and system upgrade functions. NuDOG-301C/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T can also be

used as a network interface card. With control software and NuDOG-301C/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T’s

hardware conversion, network data streams can flow between NuDOG-301C/NuDOG-801/NuDOG-101T’s

USB and network port.

DApps-2889: Test Suite Based on RFC 2889

DApps-2889 is a user-friendly and automatic test suite based on industry-standard RFC 2889 (partial) to

test the DUT. RFC 2889 provides methodology for benchmarking for local area network (LAN) switching

devices, forwarding performance, congestion control, latency, address handling and filtering. It extends the

methodology already defined for benchmarking network interconnecting devices in RFC 2544.

DApps-MPT: Automatic batch tests for Ethernet device

DApps-MPT is an accurate and efficient software suite for mass-production scale test or batch network test.

Various packet generation and reception testing items could be configured to pre-defined testing modes.

The utility of DApps-MPT can load testing models easily. All simple and visualized results and detailed

testing logs are available to access upon demand. DApps-MPT is a powerful and convenient tool to apply

on this device.

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