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
®
(P5)
2-2
Intro
Wi-Fi
10/100
System
IP/Video
Specs
2.1 Important wireless 802.11ac note
When the unit is actively transmitting in 802.11ac mode, the unit should be placed on a horizontal
surface with a minimum distance of 20 cm from any part of a human body. Note that this restriction
only applies when the unit is actively connected to a network, not while scanning for networks. Other
modes (for example, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n) do not involve any such restrictions.
2.2 Functionality note
Wi-Fi connection and testing is a purchasable option. Please contact Spirent for more information.
2.3 Wi-Fi overview
The following sections describe general information about the unit and Wi-Fi.
2.3.1 Wi-Fi support details
The unit supports:
• Connection to IEEE 802.11 standards including b, g, n, and ac.
• Open and secured networks, including:
– Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) authentication, both WEP-64 (40-bit key) and WEP-128 (104-bit
key)
– Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) authentication, using pre-shared key (PSK) mode
NOTE: The unit cannot connect to a network that does not broadcast its SSID. A network such as this
may appear within Scan results; however, the controls related to connection will be disabled.
By emulating a wireless PC in the home, you can perform troubleshooting activities such as:
• Verifying ISP availability and therefore ruling out the provider network as the cause of internet
connectivity problems. If the unit can access the internet but a subscriber PC cannot, it is likely that
the problem resides in the PC and/or its wireless interface.
• Determine whether Wi-Fi “dead zones” exist at the premises and whether they are affecting network
performance. In some cases, wireless network troubles may be caused by equipment that is simply
out-of-range of the source.
Detailed technical information about Wi-Fi and 802.11 is beyond the scope of this document. If you are
having trouble connecting, see If you cannot connect (troubleshooting tips) on page 2-3.