Management port is an Ethernet (LAN and/or WLAN) interface allocated almost exclusively to test platform's diagnostics, administration, remote operations and communications.
In VeEX's portable test sets, the Management port is an Ethernet (LAN or WLAN) port allocated almost exclusively to the test platform's diagnostics, administration, remote operations and communications. For the most part, the Management port is not a test port. However, it often offers some troubleshooting capabilities.
Commonly LAN management ports are RJ45 (BASE-T) interfaces. The WLAN options are either built-in Wi-Fi or external USB transceivers (dongles). By default, the management ports are set to DHCP (dynamic IP address). Users can change the LAN setting in >System >Tools >IP Tools, and Wi-Fi setting in >System >Tools >WiFi Wiz. On the smaller V150 handheld series, look for LAN(OTG) and WiFi on the LAN & Connectivity menu.
Most portable test sets display the active management port's IP address on the lower-left corner of the screen.
Examples of RJ45 (BASE-T) Ethernet Management Ports
The following are examples of the wired Ethernet management ports, often located on the side of VeEX's portable test platforms: V150 (with a micro-B USB-to-RJ45 Ethernet OTG adapter dongle), RXT-1200 platform, V300 Platform (e.g., TX300S or CX380C), and MTTplus Platform.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Management interfaces are either built-in or a dongle installed in one of the available USB-A ports.
Common Uses for the Management Port
Among others, the test set's management port can be used for communications with:
- VeSion® (cloud) server.
- VeSion R-Server™ (cloud, private) to upload test reports, download profiles, job information, asset management, etc.
- Upload test results to FTP servers
- Fiberizer® cloud OTDR analysis service and Fiberizer apps
- VeExpress™ (cloud) licenses, software updates and asset management
- EZ-Remote™ cloud service (worldwide remote control and results access)
- Browser-based Web Access (remote control, access to test results and software updates)
- External test accessories such as OTDR (OPX-BOX) or fiber scopes over Wi-Fi
- Companion PC, smartphone and tablet applications over Wi-Fi or LAN
- Telnet and SSH used for diagnostics and automation
- Basic connectivity check (ping, trace route, etc.)