Typically an Ethernet test is conducted using the DHCP server on the network to assign an IP address to DSAM. If the network is expecting a specific fixed IP address (no DHCP assignment available), you must configure the Ethernet network settings in the DSAM configuration.

To enter a fixed IP address for Ethernet tests

1) Press the CONFIGURE.

2) Select the GENERAL.

3) Use the arrow keys to select ETHERNET NETWORK, press ENTER.

The CONFIGURE ETHERNET screen is displayed

4) Use the arrow keys to select the OBTAIN IP ADDRESS FROM edit box, press ENTER.

5) Use the arrow keys to highlight LET ME SPECIFY BELOW, press ENTER.

6) Use the arrow keys to select the IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, DEFAULT GATEWAY or DNS SERVER edit box.

7) To open the highlighted box, press ENTER.

8) Use the alphanumeric keypad to type your entry. Note: The edit range for each of these options is 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255.

9) To complete the edit, press ENTER.

Important:
Be sure to return the OBTAIN IP ADDRESS FROM edit box setting to DHCP after your test to avoid any conflicts on a different network.

Note:
It may be necessary to emulate a subscriber's CPE (customer premises equipment, such as the subscriber's PC or gaming device). This is done by connecting the DSAM in place of the device and inserting the MAC address of the device in the DSAM configuration.

To enter a CPE MAC address

1) Press the CONFIGURE key.

2) Select the MEASURE softkey.

3) Using the arrow keys select OTHER SETTINGS and press ENTER.

4) Using the arrow keys select the CPE roving MAC address field and press ENTER to open the edit box.

5) Use the alphanumeric keypad to type your entry, and press ENTER to complete the edit.