Running as a Performance Peer

In addition to running a Performance Test as the controlling source device, EtherScope nXG can also act as a Peer while another EtherScope nXG, LinkRunner 10G, or CyberScope acts as the Source and controller.

To access the Performance Peer function (on any of the supporting testers), tap the menu button in the Performance app and select Performance Peer.

The Wired Test Port must be linked (by running an AutoTest Wired Profile) for the Performance Peer function to run. If the port is not linked, a Status message displays, "The wired test port is not linked."

Performance Peer Setting

The only setting for the Performance Peer function is the Communication UDP Port.

Tap the settings button on the Performance Peer screen to change the port number. The default NetAlly performance test port is 3842.

NOTE: The UDP port number entered here must match the port number used by your source device.

Running the Peer

Tap START on the Performance Peer screen to start the Peer.

The screen displays real-time status, utilization, and rates for as long as the test is running.

Status: The current status of the peer

Utilization

Rx: Receive percentage of the link speed

Tx: Transmit percentage of the link speed

Address

Link: Link speed and duplex of the established Wired Test Port connection

IP Address: Address of the Peer tester to be entered into the controlling source device

Port: UDP Communication port in use by the peer

MAC: Peer tester's MAC address

Connections

Last Peer: Address of the previous peer that was connected to the Source EtherScope

Connected Peer: Address of the peer that is currently connected to the Source EtherScope

Time Remaining: Amount of time left for the current test