Asante Technologies ASANT GIGANIC 1064SX - Manual (Page 21)

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Using the Diagnostic Program
Using the Diagnostic Program
The diagnostic program runs diagnostic tests to help you identify problems
on the adapter and provides configuration information on your adapter.
Power Macintosh Diagnostic Program
To run the diagnostic program on your Power Macintosh:
1 Open the Apple Menu and select Control Panels .
2 Select AppleTalk from the Control Panels submenu.
The AppleTalk control panel appears.
3 Select Printer port from the Connect Via: drop-down menu.
4 Close the AppleTalk control panel, then click Save to save
changes.
5 Insert the Asanté Driver Disk into the floppy drive and double-
click the diskette icon to open it.
6 Double-click the Asanté GigaNIC™ Troubleshooter icon to
start the program.
7 Click OK in the Troubleshooter start-up screen.
The Troubleshooter loads and displays the main window with the
following tests:
❏ Loopback Test — verifies the operation of the network
interface circuitry and the adapter by transmitting and
receiving special packets.
❏ Ping-Pong Test — verifies communication with
another Macintosh on the network.
❏ Bandwidth Utilization Test — calculates the total
bandwidth utilization of the network.
8 Click the checkboxes to select the Loopback Test, the Ping-Pong
Test, and the Bandwidth Utilization Test.
9 Click the highlighted slot number where the adapter is installed.
10 Click the TEST button to start the test sequence.
If the Bandwidth Utilization Test is selected, press any key to stop
packet collection.