EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR - Manual (Page 105)

Testing Network Connections
OTDR 97
Performing a Trace Route Test
Performing a Trace Route Test
The trace route test is used to evaluate the average number of nodes that
are required to reach the final host. It is often use to troubleshoot networks
(identify routing problems or accesses blocked by firewalls).
You can enter a remote host address. Other parameters are predefined.
To perform a trace route test:
1. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 port located on the left panel of
your unit.
2. Press Menu, select Network Tests > Trace Route, and then press
Enter.
3. Enter the address to reach as follows:
3a. Press Enter to open the Address list.
3b. Select an existing remote host address.
OR
Select New to define a new address
and press Enter to display the
on-screen keyboard (for details
about using keyboards, see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13).
4. Select Trace Route (F1 key).
You can stop a trace route test at any time by pressing Cancel.
5. If desired, press Save to save trace route results in the .txt format.