Linksys SRW248G4 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
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WebView Switches
Error A system error has occurred.
Warning A system warning has occurred.
Notice The system is functioning properly, but system
notice has occurred.
Informational Provides device information.
Debug Provides detailed information about the
log. If a Debug error occurs, contact Customer Tech
Support.
Admin > Port Mirroring
Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by
forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets
from one port to a monitoring port. Port mirroring can be
used as diagnostic tool and/or a debugging feature. Port
mirroring also enables switch performance monitoring.
Admin > Port Mirroring
Network administrators configure port mirroring by
selecting a specific port to copy all packets, and different
ports from which the packets are copied.
Source Port Defines the port to which traffic is mirrored.
Type Indicates the port mode configuration for port
mirroring. The possible field values are:
RxOnly Defines the port mirroring on receiving ports.
This is the default value.
TxOnly Defines the port mirroring on transmitting
ports.
Both Defines the port mirroring on both receiving
and transmitting ports.
Target Port Defines the port from which traffic is
mirrored.
Admin > Cable Test
The Cable Test screen shows you results from performance
tests on copper cables. The maximum cable length that
can be tested is 120 meters. Cables are tested when the
ports are in the down state, except for the Approximate
Cable Length test.
Admin > Cable Test
Port This is the port to which the cable is connected.
Test Result This is the test result. OK indicates that the
cable passed the test. No Cable means there is no cable
connected to the port. Open Cable means the cable is
connected on only one side. Short Cable indicates that a
short has occurred in the cable. Undefined indicates that
the test could not be properly performed.
Cable Fault Distance This is the distance from the port at
which the cable error occurred.
Last Update This is the last time the port was tested.
Test Click the Test button to perform the test.
Cable Length This is the approximate length of the cable.
The Cable Length test can be performed only when the
port is up and operating at 1Gbps.