Industrial Network Testing: Simple Checks to Minimize Downtime
When communication fails, production halts — and the cost of downtime can add up quickly. Even if you troubleshoot connectivity issues regularly, it’s easy to start in the wrong place, which can make things more complicated or cause you to overlook a simple issue. This blog explores built-in or low-cost/free* tools that can support basic communications troubleshooting, ranging from simple checks to more advanced communications. These examples represent a small sample of the tools available; there are countless others that can be utilized for similar tasks.
*For security purposes, freeware links have not been provided, as verified links can change over time.