Local area network measurement test device
First Claim
1. A device for analyzing a local area network, comprising:
- a measurement component operable to generate test signals for transmission over the local area network, the measurement component further operable to receive and measure test signals transmitted over the local area network;
a network adapter having a first portion coupleable to communicate with the local area network and a second portion operable to communicate with the measurement component, the network adapter operable to communicate signals received from the local area network to the measurement component; and
a portable computing device communicatively coupleable to the measurement component to display information related to the signals received from the measurement device, the signals based on measurements by the measurement component of test signals received from the local area network.
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Abstract
A device for certifying a local area network is provided. The device includes a measurement component to generate test signals for transmission over the local area network. The measurement component is operable to receive and measure test signals transmitted over the local area network. The device includes a network adapter having a first portion coupleable to communicate with the local area network and a second portion operable to communicate with the measurement component. The network adapter communicates signals received from the local area network to the measurement component. The device also includes a portable computing device, such as a personal digital assistant, communicatively coupleable to the measurement component to analyze signals received from the measurement device to certify the local area network. The signals sent from the measurement component are based on measurements taken by the measurement component of test signals received from the local area network.
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26 Claims
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1. A device for analyzing a local area network, comprising:
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a measurement component operable to generate test signals for transmission over the local area network, the measurement component further operable to receive and measure test signals transmitted over the local area network;
a network adapter having a first portion coupleable to communicate with the local area network and a second portion operable to communicate with the measurement component, the network adapter operable to communicate signals received from the local area network to the measurement component; and
a portable computing device communicatively coupleable to the measurement component to display information related to the signals received from the measurement device, the signals based on measurements by the measurement component of test signals received from the local area network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A network test device for testing a network, the network test device comprising:
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an adapter operable to communicate with the network;
a measurement system in communication with the adapter and operable to generate test signals for transmission over the network, the measurement component further operable to measure test signals received from the network;
a portable computing device operable to receive communications from the measurement system, the portable computing device operable to display information related to the signals received from the measurement device; and
a data transfer component to promote communication between portable computing device and the measurement system. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of testing a local area network, comprising:
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communicatively coupling a measurement component to a portable computing device, the measurement component operable to generate test signals for testing the local area network;
coupling an adapter to the local area network;
generating test signals by the measurement component; and
communicating test signals generated by the measurement device to the local area network via the adapter. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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Specification