From the manufacturer:
The SmartClass Ethernet product is an easy to use, cost effective Ethernet testing solution for basic physical layer cable testing, layer 2 and layer 3 traffic generation, and full RFC 2544 testing. The rugged, battery operated, application specific test tool enables field technicians to turn-up Ethernet and IP services by running an RFC 2544 test or following a set of methods and procedures. The product has been designed for front-line technicians who do not have experience dealing with emerging Metro Ethernet technologies and need a simple to use solution for Ethernet and IP testing. The SmartClass product comes in two major configurations, one a loopback only device and the other featuring full traffic generation.
Applications
Full traffic generation tester
Loopback and Traffic Generation modes
Key Features
Electrical and optical testing in one convenient package
Line rate traffic generation and Layer 2 and Layer 3
RFC 2544 for throughput verification and line qualification
LED lights for quick verification
Electrical cable diagnostic tests checks cable length, type, and displays type of fault and distance
Cable diagnostics to determine if cable is straight-through/crossover
Optical power level measurements to verify fiber connectivity
Field replaceable AA batteries ? supports rechargeable NiMH and commercially available Alkaline batteries
Field rugged packaging
Full telephone keypad for easy data entry
