Network Computer Debug

This debug tool puts a graphical user interface (GUI) front end on the snoop command. It traces the data traffic in and out of a particular NC. The information helps the administrator determine the source of any boot problems. The trace data is written to a file and can be viewed at any time during the trace.

See the JavaStation Client Software Guide for a sample snoop trace with brief description.

To Start a Debug Trace

1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Computer Administration," click Network Computer Diagnostics Tools.

   The Network Computer Diagnostics Tools page is displayed.

2. Click Network Computer Line Trace.

   The Network Computer Line Trace page is displayed.

3. Click New Trace.

   The next Network Computer Line Trace page is displayed.

4. Select one NC from the NC to trace list.

5. Enter a Trace Filename.

6. Select one Trace Limit:

   • Unlimited - continues trace until you stop it

   • Time (minutes) - trace ends when time has elapsed

   • File size (KB) - trace ends when file is full

7. Click OK.

   The Trace Started Success page is displayed.

8. Select either Terse or Verbose.

   This formats the trace data, then displays it in the mode you selected.

To Delete a Debug Trace

1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Computer Administration," click Network Computer Diagnostic Tools.

   The Network Computer Diagnostic Tools page is displayed.

2. Click Network Computer Line Trace.

   The Network Computer Line Trace page is displayed.

3. Click Delete for the selected trace.

   The Deletion confirmation page is displayed listing the tracefile name.

4. Click OK.

   The listed tracefile is deleted.

To Stop a Debug Trace

1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Computer Administration," click Network Computer Diagnostic Tools.

   The Network Computer Diagnostic Tools page is displayed.

2. Click Network Computer Line Trace.

   The Network Computer Line Trace page is displayed.

3. Click Stop Trace for the selected trace.

   The Stop Trace confirmation page is displayed.

4. Click OK.

   The trace is stopped.