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− | The network device testing station currently consists of a computer with a nick that can handle gigabit Ethernet and wireless g. This computer also has a | + | The network device testing station currently consists of a computer with a nick that can handle gigabit Ethernet and wireless g. This computer also has a serial port and software that can talk thought it. |
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* Managed 10/100 switches with a console port that do not seem to pass testing | * Managed 10/100 switches with a console port that do not seem to pass testing | ||
* Professional-looking rack mount routers, firewalls, and other network devices | * Professional-looking rack mount routers, firewalls, and other network devices | ||
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+ | ==Preparing the device for the store== | ||
+ | # Plug its AC adapter into the device and make sure they won't be separated. (Maybe use a rubber band) | ||
+ | # Put it it the Store bin on the shelves. | ||
[[Category: Howto]] | [[Category: Howto]] |
Revision as of 12:39, 16 September 2008
The network device testing station currently consists of a computer with a nick that can handle gigabit Ethernet and wireless g. This computer also has a serial port and software that can talk thought it.
Testing a switch
- Verify that the network device is not to be immediately recycled, by consulting the list below
- Connect power to the switch, and verify it starts up (some advanced switches may take up to a minute to start up)
- look for a reset button and if there is one reset it.
- Connect the network cable that has the internet on it to the wan or uplink port.
- Verify that the link lights illuminate on the switch for the appropriate ports.
- Plug in the network cable from the computer to the router.
- On the PC surf the internet. this should not feel slow.
- do this on every port by moving the network cable that connects to the computer
- check the wifi by connecting to it and serf the net
- If the network device has a way to login, try to.
Recycle Criteria
- Devices to be recycled without testing
- DSL and cable modems (and DSL filters, phone cables, etc, if the store already has a few)
- DSL and cable modems with built in hub, 'internet router', or wireless
- 10BaseT hubs
- Cheap-looking little no-name-brand hubs if they are piling up at the testing station
- Cheap-looking little no-name-brand hubs if a matching power adapter can't be quickly found
- Devices with noisy or bad fans, or that appear physically damaged
- Devices to leave for advanced testing
- Consumer-grade internet routers (with WAN ethernet port, not with DSL or Cable ports)
- Consumer-grade wireless access points and wireless routers
- Managed 10/100 switches with a console port that do not seem to pass testing
- Professional-looking rack mount routers, firewalls, and other network devices
Preparing the device for the store
- Plug its AC adapter into the device and make sure they won't be separated. (Maybe use a rubber band)
- Put it it the Store bin on the shelves.