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
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(NG2) Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50
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Intro
Overview
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
System
IP/Video
MoCA
RF
Specs
Note the following important items about the two interfaces:
• Workflow scripting covers a focused subset of unit functionality only. The classic view provides
access to all core features and functions. The decision whether to use a particular view may involve:
– The comfort of the user with the view, and
– Whether the view supports the desired task
• All workflow results are saved automatically (see Record Manager on page 5-1).
• Most of this document describes unit functionality from the perspective of the classic view, because
this view presents all functionality in a logical, hierarchical order. Many workflows request input and
present results similar to classic view screens, and some present actual classic screens. When
workflow functionality is described in this document, it includes links to the corresponding classic
view content elsewhere. While some interpretation may be required to correlate the material,
remember that both interfaces invoke the same basic features supported by the unit.
• Internally, workflow scripting is separated from the unit firmware. By default, scripts are automatically
downloaded during a firmware update; however it is possible to implement an architecture where
scripts download independently. This type of architecture allows a more flexible system for updating
workflows. For more information, please contact Spirent.
2.1.2 Workflow usage example (Wi-Fi INSTALLATION)
This section provides a detailed overview of how to run a workflow, using the Wi-Fi INSTALLATION
workflow as an example. This workflow provides a scripted routine to verify a complete service
installation within a residence, where a Wi-Fi router provides connectivity to multiple data and/or video
devices. Key workflow steps and features include:
• Layer 4 or NDT speed testing at the router, to verify the bandwidth provided by the provider WAN.
This testing includes both wired and wireless versions as necessary to rule out problems specific to
Wi-Fi.
• Room-by-room performance testing to verify acceptable service at each location (LAN validation).
This testing includes a detailed analysis of Wi-Fi signal parameters, such as power levels, physical-
layer bit rates, channel overlap, and channel utilization.
• Animations and tips to help set up testing and troubleshoot issues.
Once the overall service is deemed acceptable, the results of a final workflow run may represent a “birth
certificate” record for the account.
The workflow
The workflow begins with a typical instructional screen. As the first part of this workflow is WAN testing at
the router, the instructions and optional animation guide you to the router location.
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