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(NG2) Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50
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6: IP and Video Testing
This section describes the suite of IP and video (IPTV) functions available on the unit. These tests are
available over various interfaces on the unit, including the Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces, and modular
interfaces such as MoCA. Not all tests are available for all interfaces; see the respective documentation
for specific testing support.
Once an interface is correctly configured with routable IP information, testing from that interface should
be generally identical to any other. For example, ping testing from the Wi-Fi interface should be identical
to ping testing from the Ethernet interface, except that it is launched from a different menu. Therefore, the
information is consolidated here and applies generally to any interface that supports the respective test.
To configure an interface with routable IP information, use the IP Network Setup function (see IP Network
Setup on page 6-1). Once setup is successful, the IP testing becomes available, depending upon unit
licensing and the test support of the respective interface:
NOTE: Your unit may or may not include all the functionality described in this section, dependent upon
your licensing agreement with Spirent. Contact an account manager for more information.
6.1 IP Network Setup
This function is used to configure the active interface as necessary to join an IP network. For example, if
you are using the 10/100/1G menu, this function configures the 10/100/1G interface with the IP routing
information required to send and receive IP traffic. For any interface, IP Network Setup is a required
prerequisite to any test that sends and/or receives IP data over that interface.
IP Network Setup must be performed each time the unit is started up, for the interface(s) that you intend
to use. Furthermore, you may need to run the setup again after switching test menus, if the menu change
activates a different interface on the unit. To facilitate frequent setup actions, the unit supports DHCP,
which is the preferred method of configuration if a DHCP server is available. By using DHCP, you can
more easily assure that valid IP routing information is assigned which does not conflict with any other
host on the network.
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