Psiber Data Systems Pinger Plus Network IP Tester manual

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    UPD A TE PINGER SCREEN The Pinger Plus firmware can be updated over the network as new revisions are released. Notice of a new revision will be provided on the Psiber web site (www.psiber.com). Download the new firmware file, connect the Pinger Plus to the network, go to the Update Pinger Setup screen, press the Select function key and the unit wil[...]

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    BOX CONTENTS • Pinger Plus Network IP T ester • AC Adapter • Four AA Alkaline Batteries • User Guide B A TTER Y The Pinger Plus operates on four AA alkaline batteries. Remove the battery cover at the back of the unit and insert the batteries with the orientation as shown. Battery polarity is marked inside the battery well for reference. TEC[...]

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    OPERA TION T o test a hub, switch, router or NIC connect a patch cable from the RJ-45 port on the equipment to the RJ-45 jack on the Pinger Plus. LINK SCREEN Turn on the Pinger Plus by pressing the “PWR” button. The unit scans the RJ-45 connection searching for Link signals. If no Link signals are found, a “No Link” message is displayed and[...]

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    DHCP SCREEN Pressing the DHCP function key in the Link Screen presents the DHCP Screen and begins the DHCP client-server test. Note: The MAC Address of the Pinger Plus may have to be added to the Access List of the DHCP Server for the Pinger messages to be accepted - see your System Administrator for requirements. The Pinger Plus transmits a “Dis[...]