Configuring NQA to Check a Layer 2 Network

Before configuring network quality analysis (NQA) to check a Layer 2 network, familiarize yourself with the usage scenario and complete the pre-configuration tasks.

Usage Scenario

**Table 1** Usage scenario for checking a Layer 2 network using NQA
Test Type	Usage Scenario
MAC ping test	MAC ping can test the connectivity, packet loss, and delay of links between devices on a Layer 2 network, facilitating fault locating.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring NQA to check a Layer 2 network, complete the following tasks:

Complete basic configurations of the Layer 2 network.

Configuring a MAC Ping Test: MAC ping can test the connectivity, packet loss, and delay of links between devices on a Layer 2 network, facilitating fault locating.

Verifying the NQA Configuration: After the test is complete, verify the test results.