Kentrox AI296 User Manual

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

AI296 Commands: diag-eth

diag-eth

This command monitors and displays Ethernet diagnostic information.

Using Interpretation Mode
There are three levels of diagnostic information:

z

Minimum—Displays minimal diagnostic information (mostly the packet’s source 
and destination). This is the default interpretation mode setting.

z

Medium—Displays protocol fields that are likely to change for each packet, as 
well as those with values that are out of the ordinary.

z

Maximum—Displays all protocol fields.

To configure interpretation mode:

1. At the prompt, enter 

diag-eth

.

2. Enter 

interpret minimum

, 

interpret medium

, 

interpret maximum

, or 

interpret

.

Tip: Entering 

interpret

 with no additional parameter toggles interpretation off 

and on. When interpretation is toggled from off to on, the diagnostic level is 
set to the minimum level (the default).

Using the Timestamp Option
Timestamps can be configured to appear on the diagnostic display. The timestamp 
value displays the calendar date and time.

To enable or disable timestamp display:

1. At the prompt, enter 

diag-eth

.

2. Enter 

timestamp

 to toggle between enabling and disabling the display of the 

timestamp.

Using Promiscuous Mode
Promiscuous mode can be enabled or disabled during Ethernet diagnostic sessions. 
By disabling promiscuous mode, only packets traveling on the network that are 
destined for your Ethernet card appear. By enabling promiscuous mode, all the 
packets traveling on the network appear.

To enable and disable promiscuous mode:

1. At the prompt, enter 

diag-eth

.

2. Enter 

promiscuous

 to toggle between enabling and disabling promiscuous mode.