Release Notes for: Predator Ethernet Port Tester, Version 10.0.6.1, (03/22/2016) CONTENTS Section Description ------------------------------- 1. Introduction 2. Supported Operating Systems 3. Supported Products 4. Getting Started 5. Help and Documentation 6. Advanced Options 7. Release History 1. INTRODUCTION This document contains general information as well as last minute changes for the Predator Ethernet Port Tester. 2. SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Microsoft Windows XP Pro Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows 7 Pro Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 Pro Microsoft Windows Server 2012 3. SUPPORTED PRODUCTS This Tester supports any PC that makes use of Ethernet Ports. 4. GETTING STARTED The Ethernet Port Tester is a very easy utility to use. There is no installation required, simply copy the EXE File onto a PC that has network access to the Windows Control or PC that you want to test. NOTE: The target Control or PC must be on the network as the main purpose of this Tester is to check Ethernet Port availability over the customer's existing network. Your Computer's Ethernet Card will need to have an IP Address that is in the same range as the IP Address on the other Control or PC to communicate successfully. The Ethernet Port Tester Application has only 3 files: - The EXE Application File - An INI File that the application creates the first time you run it. - This Help File You can display the Help File from inside the application by clicking on the "?" in the upper right hand corner of the Main Window. --------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This application is a designed to function as a Client, so you will need some type of Server Application (such as Predator DNC) that is able to monitor Ethernet Ports and can respond to the Tester's requests. In order to use Predator DNC as your Server Application, create a Remote Request Command in a PXP file in Predator DNC that contains a Server Terminator that is monitoring the Ethernet Port that you want to test. Then turn on that command in Predator DNC before starting your test. If you want to check a Range of Ports, setup a PXP File that has multiple Remote Request commands that are setup to listen to a range of differnt Ethernet Port addresses. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. HELP AND DOCUMENTATION Once you have the Ethernet Port Tester installed, start the Utility. The main screen has 8 main data sections: a. The Server Computer IP Address Drop-down Box b. The Port Range Check Box c. The Starting Port Box d. The Ending Range Port Box e. The Ping Server PC Button f. The Test Port Button g. The Help Button h. The Main Data Display Window Enter the IP Address for the Server or PC that you want to test in the Server Computer Address Box. As you type in the Address, the Tester trys to validate the address on the network. If it can reach the address over the network, you will get a Green Check Mark next to the IP Address Box. If the Address is unreachable, you will get a Yellow Warning Icon showing that the Address is unreachable. Check the "Range" Check Box if you want to check a Range of Ports, or leave it unchecked, if you want to check a single Ethernet Port. Enter the Port Address you want to test in the Port Box. This is also the starting Port Number for a "Range Test" if the Range Check box is checked. If you are testing a Range of Ports, also enter the ending Port Number in the 2nd Box. Press the PING Server PC Button to make sure that the Utility can communicate with the Server PC. If the Server PC can be reached, you will get a message that the Ping Test was successful. After a successful PING test, press the Test Port Button. If the Port Number is active and reachable you will get a message in the Main Display Window telling you that the test message was sent successfully. The Ethernet Port Tester actually sends out a message string of "PREDATOR SOFTWARE" to the port address. If the port is open and listening, you should see that message appear on the receiving end. If you are using Predator DNC as your Receiving Application, you will see the message in the DNC Log in Predator DNC. If this test works, then the Port Number (or Range) that you have tested is open and available for use with the Predator Applications. If the test fails, check you Firewall settings on both ends, or check with your IT Department to see if the port(s) you are testing are being blocked, or in use by another application. 6. ADVANCED OPTIONS (This Predator Tester does not have any Advanced Options at this time.) 7. HISTORY Version 10.0.6.1, 03/22/2016 -------------------------------------- Added support for Client/Server Testing. This version can be used at two locations to test a port from both sides. One end will act as the Client (sending requests) and the other will act as the Server (listening for requests) to test Port availability without any other software required. It can be run from the machine side off of a USB Stick. Version 10.0.5.14, 07/16/2015 -------------------------------------- Use skin colors for all common controls Converted command line ping to Indy component ping Updated Help Files and Interface Version 10.0.5.1, 02/16/2015 -------------------------------------- Added the Auto IP Address Validation Function Updated Help Files and Interface Version 10.0.4.36, 10/24/2014 -------------------------------------- Updated dates & Help files Version 10.0.4.17, 05/15/2014 -------------------------------------- Improved appearance when large fonts are used Added the ability to test a range of Port Numbers Version 10.0.3.20, 10/25/2013 -------------------------------------- Added the about window & Help Files Version 10.0.3.17, 10/15/2013 -------------------------------------- Removed MadShi bug reporting Version 10.0.3.16, 10/09/2013 -------------------------------------- Initial release