Network Tests
The Network tests option is used to test the reachability of an Instant On device. To perform a network test, you need to select a Source device on which the commands will be executed, and a Destination to be reached.
To run a network test on an Instant On device, follow these steps:
- Tap the Instant On home page. banner () on the
- Under Network tests, tap Run a connectivity test. The Connectivity screen is displayed.
- Under Source, select an Instant On device from the drop-down list.
Only active devices of a site can be selected in this field. It could be a Switch or an AP.
- Under Destination, enter the hostname or IP address of the device to which the source device should connect.
- Tap Start connection test.
The table below shows the possible test results from the network tests:
Connectivity Rating |
Roundtrip Time |
Test Results Format |
---|---|---|
Good |
All network tests passed with a latency of less than 150 milliseconds. |
Line 1: Fast connectivity to <host / IP address> Expandable row: More details |
Fair |
Some network tests passed with a latency between 150 and 400 milliseconds. |
Line 1: Intermittent connectivity to IP address Line 2: <IP address> Line 3: Slow connectivity to <host / IP address> Line 4: <hostname / IP address> Expandable row: More details |
Poor |
Ping network passed with a latency greater than 400 milliseconds. |
Line 1: Unable to reach IP address Line 2: <IP address> Line 3: Very slow connectivity to <host / IP address> Line 4: <hostname / IP address> Expandable row: More details |