User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1: Introduction/Overview
- 1.1 Documentation notes
- 1.2 Important safety note
- 1.3 Product introduction
- 1.4 General product handling and operation
- 1.4.1 Protection from water and dust ingress
- 1.4.2 Powering on/off and sleep mode
- 1.4.3 Attaching, detaching, and handling modules
- 1.4.4 Attaching the strap
- 1.4.5 About the touchscreen display
- 1.4.6 Selecting the active interface
- 1.4.7 Running a function or test
- 1.4.8 Repeating a function or test
- 1.4.9 Screen title bar buttons/icons
- 1.4.10 Capturing a screen image (screenshot)
- 1.4.11 Stopping a test
- 1.4.12 Saving results
- 1.4.13 Maximum test duration for continuous tests
- 1.4.14 Interpreting results
- 1.4.15 Important MoCA module compatibility note
- 1.5 Remote control of the unit
- 1.6 Licensed feature details
- 1.7 Maintenance
- 1.8 FTP information
- 1.9 Technical support
- 2: Wi-Fi Testing Menu
- 3: 10/100/1G Testing Menu
- 4: System Menu
- 4.1 Record Manager
- 4.2 Admin Port
- 4.3 Set Date and Time
- 4.4 Sync with PC
- 4.5 Version Info
- 4.6 Battery Status
- 4.7 Download IPTV Channel Guide
- 4.8 Cal Touchscreen
- 4.9 Licensed Options
- 4.10 Update Firmware
- 4.11 System/Module Settings
- 4.11.1 System/Module Settings > Base Unit
- 4.11.2 System/Module Settings > RF Video Module
- 4.11.3 System/Module Settings > ADSL/VDSL2 Module
- 4.11.4 System/Module Settings > Combined Module Default
- 4.11.5 System/Module Settings > MoCA Module
- 4.11.6 System/Module Settings > DOCSIS Module
- 4.11.7 System/Module Settings > CSM Module
- 4.11.8 System/Module Settings > MoCA-RF Module
- 4.11.9 System/Module Settings > Wi-Fi
- 4.12 Taskforce
- 4.13 Signature Capture
- 4.14 Language Selection
- 4.15 Help and Support
- 5: IP and Video Testing
- 5.1 IP Network Setup
- 5.2 Connection Info
- 5.3 Ping
- 5.4 Traceroute
- 5.5 Web Browser
- 5.6 Packet Loss Test
- 5.7 Throughput
- 5.8 Speedtest
- 5.9 IP Video testing
- 5.9.1 Video QoS (Quality of Service)
- 5.9.2 Change Channel
- 5.9.3 Channel Guide Settings
- 6: Specifications
Verizon Base Unit User Guide Rev B PRELIMINARY 3/20/2014 Tech-X Flex
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(P5)
1-2
Intro
Wi-Fi
10/100
System
IP/Video
Specs
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1.1.2 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.
1.1.3 Definitions of terms and acronyms
For clarity, the following terms are defined:
• Unit - A Tech-X Flex device in general, with or without a module attached, as applicable to the
respective context.
• Base Unit - The core handheld component to which modules attach. The base unit has an
independent suite of functionality which is described in this document. The use of modules does not
change base unit functionality.
• Module - A modular hardware component designed to attach and interface with the Tech-X Flex base
unit that provides additional functionality. Documentation for modules is provided separately from this
document.
• Provider - A broadband service provider, such as a telephone or cable company.
• Subscriber - A customer receiving broadband services from a provider.
Additionally, note the following common acronyms:
• FTTH/FTTP - Fiber To The Home/Fiber To The Premises
• IP - Internet Protocol
• IPTV - IP Television
• LAN - Local Area Network
• MoCA
®
- Multimedia over Coax Alliance
• BHR - Broadband Home Router
• STB - Set-Top Box
• WAN - Wide Area Network
• VNC - Virtual Network Computing