[COLUG] Testing Cat5e

[William Yang]

jep200404 wrote:
> William Yang wrote:
> 
>> Set up an unused network definition for your network.  For this example, 
>> I'm using 10.1.1.0/30.
>>
>> 1.  Set up the box you want to set up as 10.1.1.1/30.
>> 2.  Set up a laptop at 10.1.1.2/30.
>> 3.  Make sure 10.1.1.1 will respond to ICMP echo requests.
>> 4.  Start a constant ping of 10.1.1.1 from the *laptop*.
>> 5.  Check individual patch ports/cables on the laptop.  Give 5-10 seconds
>>      per cable end.
> 
> How is this simpler than looking for link lights or using the "toner"? 
> 
>    http://www.colug.net/pipermail/colug432/2008-January/005305.html
>    http://www.colug.net/pipermail/colug432/2008-January/005298.html

I probably should have read on before posting...

However, the link light solution is only good if there aren't other devices 
plugged in (an assumption I wouldn't make, given how my house is set up 
;-).  The toner solution is equivalent, except that it's based on gear he 
probably has in his house rather than having to borrow something.

	-Bill
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William Yang
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