Testing and Configuration of Cable System:
- Physical Testing:
- Inspect each cable for integrity, ensuring there are no damages to insulation or wire breaks.
- Utilize cable testers to check resistance, throughput, and length of each cable.
- Network Connectivity Testing:
- Connect cable ends to active equipment and test network connectivity between devices.
- Employ tools like ping and traceroute to ensure data can flow freely across the network.
- Configuration Verification:
- Verify configuration of network equipment such as switches and routers to ensure ports are configured correctly and adhere to required standards.
- Network Service Configuration:
- Configure DHCP servers, DNS records, and other network services to ensure proper network operation.
- Validate that all devices can successfully obtain IP addresses and communicate with each other by name.
- Throughput Testing:
- Utilize specialized tools for testing cable system throughput to ensure it can handle expected traffic volumes.
- Security Testing:
- Conduct security audit of cable system, scanning for vulnerabilities and ensuring network settings comply with security standards.
- Documentation:
- Document testing and configuration results of cable system, including identified issues and actions taken to resolve them.
- Create diagrams and schematics of cable infrastructure to facilitate future maintenance and administration.
- Failover Testing:
- Perform failover testing, evaluating how the cable system responds to various failure scenarios and how quickly it restores functionality.
- Configuration Backup:
- Create backups of network equipment configuration files to quickly restore settings if needed.
- Staff Training:
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Provide training to personnel responsible for maintaining and administering the cable system, educating them on testing and troubleshooting tools.Effective testing and configuration of the cable system will ensure its stable and reliable operation, minimizing the risk of failures and providing optimal network performance.