The document summarizes hardware testing of various networking devices. The objective was to test functionality and capabilities. Devices tested included switches, routers, antennas, flash cards, and power over ethernet devices. Most devices powered on successfully and provided network connectivity as expected. A few devices like the Linksys bridge and iBoot had issues and their full functionality was not able to be determined.
2. Objective and Purpose Test Wavelength Wavelength hardware Determine functionality and capability of the hardware
3. Hardware to be Tested TRENDnet Switch SuperPass Antenna Out Door Wireless Router Linksys Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge Cisco Router 256 MB Flash Cards POE 18V POE 24V POE 48V iBoot
4. POE-18V, 24V, 48V What is it? POEs help provide both power and Ethernet to devices over one cable
5. POE-18V, 24V, 48V cont… What to test? Does the device power on? Are you able to ping through the device to another device? The Results All three devices turned on Successfully able to ping
6. Linksys Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge What is it? Used to setup and configure devices Also used to provide connectivity to other devices Technical specs were found online
7. Linksys Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge… The Testing Power On the device Plug laptop into device (No drivers necessary) Check for connectivity Attempt to reset
8. Linksys Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge… Did it work? No IP address found on initial connection Multiple cables were tried Resetting was attempted Device is Dead
9. 256MB Flash Cards 2 Types Unnamed flash card SanDisk flash card What are they? Provide memory for devices
10. 256MB Flash Cards cont… How to Test? Tested on a Dell Axim X50v Has a CF Slot Pocket Mechanic Test to see if recognized by device Test functionality
11. 256MB Flash Cards cont… The Results Unnamed 256 MB Card Unrecognizable by PDA Not capable of further testing linux or invalid file system SanDisk 256MB Card Recognized Immediately Pocket Mechanic found no errors
12. TRENDnet Switch Identify the Equipment 24 Port TRENDnet Switch Internet was used to find support documentation for the device
13. TRENDnet Switch cont… Testing Find power cable and power on Check LED Lights and ensure functionality Connect Switch to Router and Laptop Ping gateway and Access internet Test on all ports Test functionality of Web Management Utility
14. TRENDnet Switch cont… How’d it go? Power Cable found and power on successful LED Lights were green = working properly http://downloads.trendnet.com/TE100-S24WS/Manual/Users_manual.pdf
15. TRENDnet Switch cont… Connected to router using crossover and connected to laptop using straight through Ping to default gateway was successful Internet access was achieved on all ports
16. TRENDnet Switch cont… Web Management Utility GUI that allows configuration Did it work? Could not access using the default IP IP may have been changed Problem not solved
17. iBoot What is an iBoot? An iBoot allows remote shutdown of a device Uses IP to access the device
18. iBoot cont… What to test? Test connectivity Ability to power off a device Results Found manual online Could not access the iBoot using default IP Could not change the IP address Using ibootrst.exe
19. iBootcont… Unable to reset iBoot Used ibootrst from http://dataprobe.com/ibootremote-reboot.html Device May Work
20. Untested Hardware Out Door Wireless Router No equipment Did not have full understanding of equipment SuperPass Antenna – No equipment TELSYN Eth Extender – No equipment Cisco Router – No power cord