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

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