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MetroNet 5000 - Section I: The Basics

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MetroNet 5000

Ethernet & IP Test Set

Section I: The Basics


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Helpful Website

The following website contains general information which may be of interest to you:

http://www.trilithic.com

Trilithics website contains product specifications and information, tips, release information,

marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins and other technical

information. You can also check this website for product updates.

Where to Get Technical Support

Trilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.Callers in North America can dial 317-895-3600 or 800-344-2412 (toll free). International callers

should dial 317-895-3600 or fax questions to 317-895-3613. You can also e-mail technical

support at [email protected] .

For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the following

information:

Your name and your company name.

The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail).

Product name, model number, and serial number. A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information

messages.

1. General Information

Chapter 1


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How this Manual is Organized

This manual is divided into the following chapters:

Section I: The Basics provides Trilithic contact information and describes how this

Operation Manual is structured. This section also describes the hardware and

software components and GUI interface of the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP

Test Sets and discusses the initial setup to perform before using the device.

Section II: Setup & Toolsdiscusses the initial setup to perform before using the

device. This section also discusses how to use the general measurement tools and the file

manager feature.

Section III: High Speed Network Testing describes how to perform various testswith the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets. It is a step-by- step guide tomaking typical measurements and using othermeasurement features.

Section IV: Appendix provides a glossary of technical terms the technical specifications

of the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets.


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Conventions Used in this Manual

This manual has several standard conventions for presenting information.

Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in bold.

Section names, web and e-mail addresses appear in italics.

A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a

mechanical failure or potential loss of data.

A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause

personal injury.

A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related

to the current step or procedure.


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Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observedduring all phases of operation with

this device. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this

manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the device. Trilithic,

Inc. assumes no liability for any MetroNet 5000 users failure to comply with these requirements.

General Legal Information

This product is a Safety Class 1 device (provided with a protective earth terminal). The

protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in

these operation instructions.

All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.

Environmental Considerations

This device is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2

environments. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes

of up to 2000 meters. See the specifications tables for the AC voltage requirements and

ambient operating temperature range.

Before Applying Power

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, and all safety precautions are

acknowledged and appropriate safety measures are undertaken. Note the devices external

markings described under Safety Symbols.

Ground the Device

When charging or running your MetroNet 5000 directly through AC power, the device must be

connected to AC power through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly

connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate this device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.


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The use of optical instruments with this product will increase

eye hazard.

Do not enable laser connections when there is no fiber attached

to the optical output connector because this device will emit

invisible laser radiation if the unit is powered on.

Under no circumstances should you look into the end of an

optical cable attached to the optical output when the device is

operating. Laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight.

Do Not Remove the Device Cover

Operating personnel must not remove device covers. Component replacement (excluding

battery) and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel.

Devices that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against

unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified Trilithic, Inc. service personnel.

Laser Safety Information

The hazardous laser radiation laser safety warning symbol (shown to the left) and

label for the USA is fixed on the connector panel of the MetroNet 5000 series of

Ethernet & IP Test Sets according to CFR 1040.10 Class II.


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2. Introduction

Chapter 2

Getting Started

The ideal way to implement a series of high-speed network IP traffic tests is to use a reliable high-

speed tester with both transmitting and receiving ports. Connections are made from the sending

ports of the tester to the receiving ports of the device being tested, i.e., the device under test

(DUT) and from the sending ports of the DUT back to the tester.

Since the tester sends both the test traffic and receives it back after the traffic has been forwarded

from the DUT, the tester can easily determine whether all of the transmitted packets were

received. It also can verify that the correct packets were received.

Getting Startedintroduces the features of MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets. This

section provides a short description of the device, your safety requirements and related

information, a presentation of the devices network and test connections, interactive user-

navigational keypads, graphical color touch-sensitive screen, stylus, touch buttons, and an

explanation of how to use its graphical user interface for basic configurations and various tests.

All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class

1 LEDs per IEC 60825.


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Equipment Supplied with the MetroNet 5000

The MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets come securely packaged in its shipping

carton along with the items listed below. Please contact Trilithic or your Sales Representative

immediately if you find that anything is missing or damaged.

MetroNet 5000 Ethernet & IP Test Set

Carrying Bag with Strap

Two (2) Touch Screen Stylus

One six foot RJ45 Ethernet Cable

AC to DC Power Adapter with Power Cord

Li-Ion Battery

Operation manual on CD

Available MetroNet 5000 Models

The following models of the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets are available:

MetroNet 5020

P/N 2011434000 - Test Set with two 1 GbE (SFP) optical transceiver ports and two 1 GbEelectrical (copper) Ethernet ports

MetroNet 5100

P/N 2011435000 - Test Set with one 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver port

MetroNet 5120

P/N 2011431000 - Test Set with one 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver port, two 1 GbE

(SFP) optical transceiver ports, and two 1 GbE electrical (copper) Ethernet ports.

MetroNet 5200

P/N 2011432000 - Test Set with two 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver ports


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Available MetroNet 5000 Software Options

The following software options are available for the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test

Sets:

Packet Capture & Analysis

P/N 0930168000 - Captures all frames and packets at 10 GbE and 1 GbE wire speeds

and allows for decode and analysis of frame and packet header and payload content.

VoIP Testing

P/N 0930169000 - Includes MOS scoring and R-Factor measurements. This option

operates only on 1 GbE ports. Not available for the MetroNet 5100 or 5200 models.10 GbE WAN PHY Mode

P/N 0930170000 - Supports SONET and SDH clocking of 9.953 Gbps. Includes alarms

and error injection functions. For OC192C testing on 10 GbE ports. Not available for the

MetroNet 5020 model.

Accessory & Replacement Parts

The following accessory and replacement parts for the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test

Sets are available:

5000-RJ45

P/N 2072192001 - Replacement Cat5e Cable (6 foot, RJ45, 100 ohm)

5000-LC/SM

P/N 2072191002 - Single-Mode Optical Patch Cable (6 foot, LC to LC, full duplex)

5000-LC/MM

P/N 2072191001 - Multi-Mode Optical Patch Cable (6 foot, LC to LC, full duplex)

5000-BATT

P/N 0090059000 - Replacement Li-Ion Battery

5000-PWR

P/N 0610188000 - Replacement AC to DC Power Adapter with Power Cord

5000-BAG

P/N 2131479000 - Replacement Carrying Bag with Strap


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Available Optical Transceiver Options

The following optical transceivers are available for the MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test

Sets:

SFP 100 FX

P/N 2072185001 - 1310 nm SFP multimode transceiver. For 100 Mbps operation on

1 GbE optical port. LC connector and 2 km reach.

SFP 100 LX

P/N 2072185002 - 1310 nm SFP single-mode transceiver. For 100 Mbps operation on

1 GbE optical port. LC connector and 30 km reach.SFP 1000 SX

P/N 2072185003 - 850 nm SFP multimode transceiver. For 1 GbE LAN port. LC

connector and 550 m reach.

SFP 1000 LX

P/N 2072185004 - 1310 nm SFP single-mode transceiver. For 1 GbE LAN port. LC

connector and 10 km reach.

SFP 1000 ZX

P/N 2072185005 - 1550 nm SFP single-mode transceiver. For 1 GbE LAN port. LCconnector and 80 km reach.

XFP 10G LR/LW

P/N 2072186001 - 1310 nm SFP multimode transceiver. For either LAN or WAN

operation on 10 GbE optical port. Supports auto-sensing of 10G LAN or WAN PHY

clocking. LC connector and 10 km reach.

XFP 10G ER/EW

P/N 2072186002 - 1550 nm SFP single-mode transceiver. Supports auto-sensing of 10G

LAN or WAN PHY clocking. LC connector and 40 km reach.

XFP 10G ZR/ZW

P/N 2072186003 - 1550 nm SFP single-mode transceiver. Supports auto-sensing of 10G

LAN or WAN PHY clocking. LC connector and 80 km reach.


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Supported Features

The MetroNet 5000 series of Ethernet & IP Test Sets support the following features:

Multi-Physical Ports

10 GbE Optical (MetroNet 5100, 5120, and 5200)

Optical Ethernet - 10 GbE (XFP) port for LAN/WAN PHY

1 GbE Optical/Electrical(MetroNet 5020 and 5120)

Optical Ethernet - 1 GbE (SFP) port for SX/LX/ZX and 100FX/LX

Electrical (Copper) Ethernet - 10/100/1000 BASE-T

Multi-Stream Traffic Generation & Analysis

Layer 1/2/3/4 packets

Fully customized packets

Up to 32 multi-streams

Statistical Measurements

Utilization (Bandwidth, Line Rate, FPS)

VLAN

Flow Control Frames and Packets

Uni/Multi/Broadcasts

Under 64 Byte Frame (Runt)

Jumbo Frame

Filtering Measurements

Round-Trip Delay

Packet Arrival Interval (PAI)

Packet Latency

Packet Jitter

Checksum Error

Duplication Error


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Dual Port Monitoring

Error Injection in Monitor (TAP) Mode

Media Converter Functionality Between Optical and Copper Physical Ports

IP Connectivity Testing

ARP, Ping, Traceroute, DHCP, and DNS

Built-In Packet Capture and Analysis Functions

All packets

Filtered packets

Event-triggered packets

Loopback Testing

Layer 1

Layer 2 (MAC)

Layer 3 (IP)

Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) including auto-loopback

Packet Flooding

MACIP

ICMP

VLAN

User Defined

IPTV (MetroNet 5020 and 5120)

VoIP (MetroNet 5020 and 5120)

Network DiscoveryWireless LAN (Optional)


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RFC2544

Throughput

Latency & Packet Jitter

Frame Loss

Back to Back

L1/Unframed BERT

Software Updates and Upgrades via FTP or USB

PC-Aware File Manager

Saves test results to the built-in storage, USB flash, or hard drive.

Copies and Deletes

Includes test results, log files, screen capture files, and configuration files

Uploads your test results via FTP or USB


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Now that you have your MetroNet 5000 out of its box, take a few moments to look it over and

become familiar with its features and controls.

Overview

3. Getting to Know Your Device

Chapter 3

Front View

1. RJ45 Port - Local

Network Connection.

2. USB Port - Used to

transfer files via USBFlash or Hard Drive or

connect a Wireless LAN

adapter for 802.11 a/b/g

analysis.

3. Status LEDs - Used to

indicate the battery and

fault status.

4. LCD Touchscreen -

Used to display

measurements and tocontrol the device.

5. DC Power Port - Used

to connect the AC to DC

Power Adapter/Charger.

6. Stylus Storage -

Location in the back

side of the device

housing used to store

the stylus.

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4

5

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7. Keypad - Buttons used to perform specific operations as detailed in the Keypad section

later in this chapter.

8. Stylus - Used to select items on the LCD Touchscreen.


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Right Side View

MetroNet 5020

P/N 2011434000 - Test Set with two 1 GbE (SFP) optical transceiver ports and two 1 GbE

electrical (copper) Ethernet ports

MetroNet 5100P/N 2011435000 - Test Set with one 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver port

MetroNet 5120

P/N 2011431000 - Test Set with one 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver port, two 1 GbE(SFP) optical transceiver ports, and two 1 GbE electrical (copper) Ethernet ports

MetroNet 5200

P/N 2011432000 - Test Set with two 10 GbE (XFP) optical transceiver ports


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Top View

1. Charging Status LED - Used to

indicate the charging status of the

battery, displays a solid green light

when charging. The LED is off when

the battery is fully charged.

2. Battery Status LED - Used to

indicate the status of the battery,

displays a solid green light when

running on battery power only (not

plugged in to AC power). Also,

displays low battery (solid red light)and battery charging fault (solid orange light).

2. USB Port - This is a Type-A host USB port and is used for connection to a USB Flash

Drive or USB Hard Drive.

3. RJ45 Local Network Connection Port - Local Network Connection for management

purposes.

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Protective Bumper Removed for

Illustration Purposes Only


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SFP/XFP Ports & Connections

Perform the following steps to properly insert and remove the optical transceiver modules:

DO NOT install the transceiver modules upside down, damage

to the device may occur. Transceiver modules should always be

inserted with the interface connection facing the rear of the

device and the label facing the front of the device.

1. Remove the protective plugs from the SFP/XFP module(s) and the protective capsfrom the connectors on the fiber-optic cable, save them for future use.

2. Insert the optical transceiver into the corresponding port on the MetroNet 5000. Be sure

to insert the optical transceiver with the label facing the front of the device.

3. Clean the fiber-optic connectors on your fiber-optic cables.

4. Plug the appropriate fiber-optic cable into the connector on the SFP/XFP modules.

Transceiver Orientation Transceiver Installed Connected Fiber Cable

4. To remove the optical transceiver, first disconnect the fiber-optic cable and then use the

bail (SFP) or built-in grips (XFP) to pull the optical transceiver out of the port on the

MetroNet 5000.


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The lithium-ion battery is a consumable part and is not subject

to the factory warranty.

Be certain that no metal object such as a coin or paper clip

touch the battery terminals.

NEVER loosen or remove the MetroNet 5000 battery while the

device is powered ON.

Battery Charging Precautions

Do not disassemble the battery under any circumstances. The

battery and or the device can explode, leak, or catch fire if

heated or exposed to fire or high temperatures.


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Battery Charging

The MetroNet 5000 lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack is installed at the factory but is shipped in a

discharged state. The MetroNet 5000 battery pack is charged using the supplied AC to DC

Power Adapter/Charger with a supply voltage from 100 to 240 VAC 10%, at a frequency in the

range from 50 to 60 Hz 5%. The maximum power consumption is 30 to 80 mA.

Before using the device for the first time, charge the battery pack by performing the following

steps:

1. Connect the AC line cord of the included AC to DC Power

Adapter/Charger to an AC power source.

2. Connect the DC line cord of the included AC to DC PowerAdapter/Charger to the DC Power Port (shown in the image

to the right) of the MetroNet 5000.

3. Allow the battery to charge for a minimum of four hours to

completely charge the batteries before first use.

The lithium-ion battery will automatically stop charging when it

is fully charged.



LED Status Indicators

Battery Status LED

The MetroNet 5000 Battery Status LED will illuminate with a solid green light both when

the device is charging and when the unit is running on battery power only.

Fault Status LED

The MetroNet 5000 Fault Status LED will be illuminated if either of the followingconditions exist.

Red - Indicates a battery fault or the battery is low. If this indicator is shown connect the

device to the included AC to DC Power Adapter/Charger.

Orange - Indicates a battery charging fault. If this indicator is shown immediately turn off

the device power and call Trilithic for service.


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On-Screen Battery Indicators

The battery charge status is indicated by the battery charge icon at the top of any display

screen.

When fully charged, disconnect the AC to DC Power Adapter/Charger to run the MetroNet

5000 directly from its battery pack for up to 4 hours (typically). The device will run for up to 5

hours in stand-by mode (i.e., stand-by mode means that the device is turned ON with no other

activity).

If a red X is displayed in the battery charge icon, this indicates that the battery is no longer

functional. You can still use the MetroNet 5000, but you must plug it into AC power. If this

indicator is shown, call Trilithic for service.

When Fully Charged five (5) green bars appear in the battery charge icon.

When the device is connected to AC power using the included AC to DC PowerAdapter/Charger, a power plug will appear in the battery charge icon.

When two (2) green bars are displayed in the battery charge icon, a low battery

warning dialog will appear and you will have only 20 to 30 minutes of battery power

remaining.

When only one (1) green bar is displayed, you will have only 10 minutes of battery

power remaining.


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Stylus & Touch Screeen

Your test set is supplied with a stylus that is the primary means

for operator interaction with the touch screen. The stylus is

used for navigating menu structures, buttons, text entry fields,

tabs, and initiating data transfer actions from the MetroNet

5000 to remote storage locations.

Navigating with a touch screen is different from navigating with

a mouse. Hold the stylus pen as though you were writing with a

standard pen. Instead of sliding the pen around the screen,

just select what you want to interact with. Sliding the pen

while lightly touching the tip to the screen will move the on-screen pointer around as though you were using a mouse and

holding down the left mouse button.

When the stylus is not in use, it can be stored in the built-in

stylus holder located on the back of the device in the lower left

corner as shown in the image to the right.

Do not lose the stylus. Always return it to its holder in the case

after you complete your work. If you lose the stylus supplied

with the MetroNet 5000, your only recourse would be to use

your fingers which is acceptable. In some, but not all cases,

you can also use the Navigation/Control Pad buttons to perform

your testing task navigations.

Do not use a pin, needle, or any other type of sharp object to

touch your MetroNet 5000 screen. This will damage your

MetroNet 5000 screen.



Remember that the touchscreen is very sensitive to touch.Resting your hand on the screen while using the pen might

make the stylus pointer react unpredictably.


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Keypad

The MetroNet 5000 has two keyboard input methods as shown in the following sections.

Physical Keypad

The physical keypad is located on front panel of the device.

1. Power Button - Used to

turn the device on and

off.

2. Home Button - Used to

return to the Home

Screen.

3. Backspace Button -

Used to move the cursor

position back (left).

4. Function Button - Not

Used.

5. Directional Pad - Used

to hightlight screen icons

and navigate through listsand text fields.

6. Alphanumeric Keypad

- Includes 12 keys

numbered 1 through 0 plus SHIFT and PERIOD. These buttons can be used to enter

numbers or letters.

7. Run/Stop Button - Used to start and stop measurements and tests.

8. Enter Button - Used to select highlighted icons.

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Virtual On-Screen Keyboard

The virtual on-screen keyboard appears when certain text entry fields are selected with the

stylus. Simply select inside the text entry field to activate the virutal on-screen keyboard. Use

the stylus to select each character and then select the OK button to transfer the text string to

the original text entry field.

The MetroNet 5000 front panel keypad shares the same functions with several of the virtual on-

screen keyboard buttons as follows:

Use the or button to move

your cursor back one space and erase.

Press left or right on the directional pad orselect the or button

to move the cursor backward or forward one

space.

Press up or down on the directional pad or

select the button to the right of the text

entry field to view and insert your previously

typed text strings.

Select the Shift or button to alternate

between uppercase and lowercase letters.

Select the button to erase all of

your previously typed text strings.

Select the buttonto erase the

contents of the text entry field.


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Display Screen

Use the stylus to select the desired icons on the screen. Selecting an icon will display the

corresponding test or menu.

Title Bar

The Home Screen is displayed upon system startup as shown in the following image. The title

bar is located at the top of each screen and is used to display the following information:

Name - The name of the

currently selected test or menu

will be displayed in the upperleft corner of the screen.

Keypad Shift - Used to

indicate that the shift button on

the Physical Keypad has been

selected.

Screen Capture - Used to

perform a screen capture of

the screen that is currently

being displayed.

Battery Charge - Used to

indicate the battery charge

level and whether the

MetroNet 5000 is currently

charging.

Home - Used to return to the

Home Screen from any test or

measurement screen.

Date - Used to indicate the

current date in Month, Dayformat.

Time - Used to indicate the

current time in Hours, Minutes,

Seconds format.


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Test & Measurement Screen Icons

A typical test and measurement screen appears as shown in the following image. The test and

measurement icons are located below the title bar and are used to display the following

information:

Test Running - This icon will be

displayed when a test is currently

running.

Test Stopped - This icon will be

displayed when a test is not currently

running.

Error Detected - This icon will bedisplayed if an error is being

detected (solid) and if an error has

been already detected (flashing).

Signal Status - Used to indicate if

the signal status is good (green) or

none (red).

Link Status - Used to indicate if the

link status of Rx/Tx is connected

(green) or Rx/Tx is not connected(red).

Tx/Rx Activity - Used to indicate if

the Tx/Rx activity is active (green) or

inactive (gray).

Line Rate - Used to indicate the following line rates:

10 Mbit/s - Half Duplex (HD)

100 Mbits/s - Full Duplex (FD) or Half Duplex (HD)

1 GigE - Full Duplex (FD)

10 GigE - Full Duplex (FD)


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Taking Screen Captures

The screen capture function of the MetroNet 5000 takes snapshots of your live display including;

configurations, measurements, or any other static or dynamic display.

When taking screen captures, the MetroNet 5000 saves the files

in the PNG file format.

Perform the following steps to use the screen capture function:

1. On any screen, select the ScreenCapture icon from the Title Bar

2. The Screen Capture dialog box will appear.

3. From the Screen Capture message box;

change the file name as desired or use the

default file name.

4. Select the OK button. A momentary pause of

the live display will occur while the screen image

is being saved to the internal memory.

5. To view the screen capture, use the File

Manageras described in Section II: Setup &

Tools, Chapter 3: File Manager.


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Remote Control Mode

When the MetroNet 5000 is connected to a network using the RJ45 local network port, you can

remotely control the device using a VNC viewer application.

The MetroNet 5000 uses Virtual Network Computing (VNC) graphical desktop sharing to allow

remote control from a Windows based PC. The remote control mode includes the ability to

transmit keyboard and mouse events from the PC to the MetroNet 5000 over a network, while

relaying graphical screen updates back to the PC.

The VNC graphical desktop sharing includes the following components:

VNC Server- The MetroNet 5000 has a built-in VNC server. This server allows a user to

view the display screen and control the device from a remote PC that is running a VNCviewer application.

VNC Viewer- This is a Windows based software package that views, controls, and

interacts with a VNC server. The VNC viewer software is located on the Software CD that

is included with the MetroNet 5000.

Before using the remote control mode, you must first configure

the local network connection as shown in Chapter 4: System

Settings, Local Network Configuration.

To use the remote control mode, perform the following steps:

1. Install the VNC viewer software on the Windows based PC that you wish to control the

MetroNet 5000 from.

2. Connect the MetroNet 5000 to a network using the RJ-45 local network port.

3. Start the VNC viewer software and enter the IP address of the MetroNet 5000 in the

server field.

4. Select the OK button, the display screen of the MetroNet 5000 will be displayed after ashort delay.

5. Use the mouse and keyboard of the PC to control the functions of the MetroNet 5000.

6. To exit the remote control mode at any time, simply exit the VNC viewer software.

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