Difference between revisions of "Network Switch Testing"
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==Testing a switch == | ==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. | |
| + | # If it works, label it, "Tested OK" | ||
== Recycle Criteria == | == Recycle Criteria == | ||
Revision as of 11:51, 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.
- If it works, label it, "Tested OK"
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 clear plastic Store bin on the shelves.