Getting started with startix-10 e-tile

Hi.

I am trying to build a 100ge test equipment using an existing board that have startix10-tx connected to an optical module qsfp28-sr4. I am using the E-Tile Hard IP for Ethernet from the Quartus prime Ip library.

I Have already established the ethernet and transceiver reconfiguration interface, so i can talk to the module.

I Haven't designed the client side (packet generator) yet. I want to verify that the IP is working first.

I have disabled auto neg and link training as otherwise, I am getting a design that is valid for 1 hour only, and RBF building fails. Do I need auto neg for optical connection?

Additionally, I have two questions:

1. I am having trouble measuring my reference clock (should be 156.25M). Is there a way to verify that it is correct?

2. Can anyone provide a simple sequence to get and verify the link up on the transceivers?

Any help and tip will be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance

yair.