User's Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Product Overview
- 2.1 Introduction to the workflow interface
- 2.2 Product overview
- 2.3 General product handling and operation
- 2.3.1 Protection from water and dust ingress
- 2.3.2 Important battery charging note
- 2.3.3 Powering on/off
- 2.3.4 Attaching the strap
- 2.3.5 About the touchscreen display
- 2.3.6 Selecting the active interface
- 2.3.7 Running a function or test
- 2.3.8 Repeating a function or test
- 2.3.9 Screen title bar buttons/icons
- 2.3.10 Capturing a screen image (screenshot)
- 2.3.11 Stopping a test
- 2.3.12 Saving results
- 2.3.13 Maximum test duration for continuous tests
- 2.3.14 Interpreting results
- 2.4 Handling the MoCA/RF module
- 2.5 Remote control of the unit
- 2.6 Licensed feature details
- 2.7 Maintenance
- 2.8 FTP information
- 2.9 Technical support
- 3: Wi-Fi Testing Menu
- 4: 10/100/1G Testing Menu
- 5: System Menu
- 5.1 Record Manager
- 5.2 Admin Port
- 5.3 Set Date and Time
- 5.4 Version Info
- 5.5 Battery Status
- 5.6 Video
- 5.7 Cal Touchscreen
- 5.8 Licensed Options
- 5.9 Update Firmware
- 5.10 System/Module Settings
- 5.10.1 System/Module Settings > Base Unit
- 5.10.2 System/Module Settings > RF Video Module
- 5.10.3 System/Module Settings > ADSL/VDSL2 Module
- 5.10.4 System/Module Settings > Combined Module Default
- 5.10.5 System/Module Settings > MoCA Module
- 5.10.6 System/Module Settings > DOCSIS Module
- 5.10.7 System/Module Settings > CSM Module
- 5.10.8 System/Module Settings > MoCA-RF Module
- 5.10.9 System/Module Settings > Wi-Fi
- 5.11 Signature Capture
- 5.12 Language Selection
- 5.13 Help and Support
- 5.14 System Information
- 5.15 Wizard GUI
Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50 Tech-X Flex
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(NG2)
1-2
Intro
Overview
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
System
IP/Video
MoCA
RF
Specs
1.2 User prerequisites
To use the unit and this documentation effectively, you should have some knowledge of network
architectures, especially Ethernet-based networks typically found in the home. While this document
attempts to explain unit functionality in reasonable detail, it cannot substitute for a basic understanding of
networking principles. If you are new to networking and related technologies, consider additional training
before attempting to use the unit and/or understand this document.
1.3 Documentation notes
1.3.1 Firmware version support
This document was issued in support of firmware release 6.50. Note, however, that updates may have
occurred since publication due to hardware and/or firmware upgrades.
The latest version of this document, as well as other documents for this product, may be found in the
Spirent Knowledge Base (http://support.spirent.com/). The Knowledge Base gives you access to tens of
thousands of documents that help answer your network analysis and measurement questions. New
content is added daily by Spirent’s communications and networking experts.
Sign in with your user ID and password to gain access to additional content that is available only to
customers – user manuals, help files, release notes, tech bulletins, and more. When you sign in, you can
also use the Knowledge Base to download software and firmware, and to manage your Service
Requests (SRs).
1.3.2 Document purpose and scope
This document is intended for field technicians and other personnel who use the product for circuit and
network testing. Depending upon your licensing agreement, your unit may not include all the
functionality presented in this document. For more information about licensing arrangements, please
contact a Spirent account manager.
NOTE: A general knowledge of networking, analog and digital cable television, MoCA standards,
Ethernet, and hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks is required to understand the purpose,
functionality, and documentation for this equipment. If you do not have this prerequisite
knowledge, consider obtaining some training in these areas before attempting to understand
this document and/or use the unit. While this document provides technical data as necessary to
understand how the product operates, it does not attempt to serve as a tutorial for these and
other networking concepts.
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