User's Manual Part 1

Table Of Contents
Tech-X Flex
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(NG2) Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50
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1: Introduction
The Tech-X Flex is a versatile and modular handheld test set with extensive testing capabilities,
including:
Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, including 1 Gb Ethernet, Wireless AC, and spectrum analysis.
MoCA network synchronization with comprehensive statistics reporting.
RF signal analysis, including digital and analog channels up to 1 GHz.
A full suite of IP and video testing capabilities over the Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and MoCA interfaces.
A broad feature set to facilitate the integration of field units with a centralized back-office system.
The remainder of this section provides general information about the product and this document.
1.1 Product purpose
The unit is designed to assist with the setup and troubleshooting of home networks, especially as related
to broadband services delivered by high-speed DSL, cable, and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)
architectures. It serves as a small and versatile residential service tester for technicians who are
increasingly required to troubleshoot networking issues from within or nearby the home, including the
isolation of trouble to the provider or subscriber sides of the network.
Primarily, the unit is able to emulate various devices within a home network and perform testing to
sectionalize problems. For example, if a subscriber cannot access the internet, the unit can emulate a
home computer and verify whether ISP connectivity is actually available. The unit can also perform a
variety of other connectivity-related and statistics-gathering functions. Using detachable modules, the
unit can be expanded to support different types of protocols and devices, such as the MoCA/RF module
which provides an interface for in-home RF measurements and MoCA network testing.
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