netAlly EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert Datasheet

EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert Datasheet

Overview

The EtherScope® nXG Portable Network Expert is a multi-technology, all-in-one handheld network analyzer that enables engineers and technicians to get more done faster, from deployment to maintenance and documentation of their ever- changing Wi-Fi and Ethernet access networks. With its simple operation, in- depth visibility, and the ability to remotely access and control EtherScope nXG, engineers can now fully enable and leverage the “local hands” of field technicians to expedite problem-solving.

• Test, verify, and troubleshoot technology upgrades, NBASE-T, 10G, and Wi-Fi networks with advanced Android™ -based troubleshooting apps and purpose-built test hardware
• Verify up to 10G Ethernet link performance for critical servers, uplinks, and key end devices, and validate-Fi network performance
• Empowers technicians who may not have access to network management systems or other engineer-level tools, to assess and document complex network deployments with multiple VLANs and Wi-Fi SSIDs
• Enables remote engineers to troubleshoot and collaborate with on-site technicians to solve tough problems at remote sites, saving time and cost of travel
• Seamlessly consolidate, analyze, and manage field test data, and integrate with network management systems via the complimentary Link-Live™ Cloud Service
• Automatically discover and instantly map your wired and Wi-Fi networks using LinkLive cloud service; speeds troubleshooting and keeps network documentation up-to-date. Exports to Visio.

Now with Bluetooth/BLE Site Survey
The first integrated Bluetooth/BLE site survey solution. Measures BT/BLE beacon signal strength, coverage, and configuration.

Key Features

All-in-one to address multiple technologies
The EtherScope nXG has two sets of native Wi-Fi network interfaces: a 4×4 adapter to scan and test Wi-Fi networks, and a 1×1 adapter for the remote control connection and testing. Both interfaces support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and can show analysis of utilization and status of Wi-Fi channels, SSIDs, BSSIDs, access points, client devices, and interferers.
The EtherScope nXG provides visibility of Wi-Fi 6 devices. The EtherScope nXG has two Ethernet ports. The main test RJ-45 port supports MultiGig networks from 10/100/1000Mbps to 2.5/5/10G to verify link speed SNR, and duplex advertised and connected. It can request and verify PoE power under load from up to 90W PSEs. Alternatively, it can interface to fiber networks via single /multi-mode SFP+ to test 1/10Gbps fiber-based Ethernet. The second RJ-45 management port connects to 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet for remote control and conducts network scanning and tests where needed. It is also the port for cable testing.
The EtherScope nXG has built-in Bluetooth v5/BLE radio for connectivity and conducting BT/BLE site surveys; USB interfaces provide connectivity for accessories and other devices.

Simplifies tasks and empowers technicians to verify complex networks with next-generation AutoTest
The EtherScope nXG has out-of-the-box AutoTest profiles with best practice pass/fail thresholds for quick assessment of network configurations and services of Wi-Fi and wired networks.
Ethernet Network: switch port PoE characteristics, VLAN Tagged traffic detection, 802.1x authentication, link speed advertised vs negotiated, DHCP/DNS/Gateway availability and accessibility.
Air Quality: assess the number of APs, co-channel and adjacent channel interference, and channel utilization
Wi-Fi Network: supports various authentication and security schemes to connect to SSIDs/BSSIDs for coverage by signal/noise, and DHCP/DNS/Gateway availability and accessibility.
Multiple profiles can be created for complex networks with multiple VLANs supported per switch port, and Wi-Fi networks with multiple SSIDs each with its own set of IP targets. These can then be organized into profile groups that execute each test against each profile in sequence. The result is that multiple VLANs and SSIDs can be verified and documented in one go. Since the predefined profiles can be executed individually, the profiles group serves as a resource for technicians to verify each specific VLAN or SSID during troubleshooting. With profile groups, engineers can transfer their network configuration and test knowledge to technicians, saving training time and effort.
24-Hour Monitoring for Intermittent Issues
Periodic AutoTest – In this mode, AutoTest runs at specified intervals (from 1 minute to 24 hours) and sends the results to Link-Live to view the results over time. This is an effective way to “monitor” aspects of your network for an extended period or to help diagnose intermittent issues without having to manually execute multiple tests. Results are automatically timestamped and can be prefixed with a user-entered comment for grouping or organization. Test results can be quickly analyzed in Link-Live using the filtering and sorting functions. Email notifications can warn you when errors are found.
A number of additional enhancements in version 1.2 expand the use models for EtherScope nXG, provide more actionable information, and make the network analysis process even more efficient. See the EtherScope nXG v1.2 release notes for additional information.
Multi-Gig Link Validation
With the expanding deployment of Multi-Gig switching (typically to feed greater bandwidth to Wi-Fi 6 access points), users are finding that their cable plant may not support the desired speed. Cable quality, length, installation workmanship, and noise in the environment all can contribute to “downshifting” to lower-than-expected speeds.
Cabling SNR Measurement – EtherScope nXG can now verify copper media for MultiGig capability (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10Gig), and provide root cause diagnosis when link speed downshifting occurs.

Wi-Fi Deployment and Analysis

AirMapper ™ Site Survey – Now for Bluetooth/BLE
With the AirMapper app, EtherScope nXG users now quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE measurements and create visual heat maps of key performance metrics in the Link-Live Cloud Service. Simple to use, the AirMapper app is ideal for quick site surveys of new deployments, change validation, and performance verification. Survey project management capabilities in Link-Live provide a major boost in productivity and collaboration for distributed teams conducting surveys at remote sites. A team lead can now create a project in LinkLive, upload and calibrate the floor plan, then automatically push the configured project out to the desired handheld instruments.

• Complete faster and easier Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE site surveys with an entirely mobile platform
• Perform enterprise-grade surveys without the need for a dongle or tethered device with a hardware-based platform for accurate and complete data collection
• Automatically identify common Wi-Fi network problems using InSites™ intelligence in Link-Live
• Collaborate—easily visualize and share survey data through Link-Live Cloud Service
• Simultaneous passive and active Wi-Fi surveys to gather critical site metrics and validate client experience and roaming with one survey
• Pass Wi-Fi survey data to AirMagnet Survey PRO for more advanced analysis, planning, and reporting

NOTE: Enhanced site survey visualizations and filtering are available to customers with AllyCare support on their EtherScope nXG. For information about AllyCare, go to support.netally.com/allycare/

List of Problems Automatically Detected by EtherScope nXG

Wired Network Problems
• Bad Subnet Mask
• Duplicate IP Address
• DHCP Server Not Responding
• EtherScope nXG Received Multiple DHCP Offers
• EtherScope nXG Received Used IP from DHCP
• EtherScope nXG Lost DHCP Lease
• Max Clients on SSID
• High Interface Utilization
• High Interface Errors
• High FCS Errors
• High Packet Discards
• Detected Half-Duplex Interfaces
• High CPU Utilization
• High Disk Utilization
• High Memory Utilization
• Recent Device Reboot
• Spanning Tree Topology Change
• SNMPv3 Agent Responded to SNMPv1/v2 Query
Problems detected with a user-definable threshold.| Wi-Fi Network Problems
• AP with Encryption Disabled
• Client with Encryption Disabled
• Using Open Authentication
• Using Shared Key Authentication
• High Utilization on Channel
• High Retries on Channel
• High Non-802.11 Utilization on Channel
• Co-Channel Interference Threshold (#AP)
• Co-Channel Interference AP Signal Level
• High Utilization of AP
• AP Overloaded with Clients
• High Retries on Device
• BSSID Channel Changes
• RF Regulatory Violation
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Wi-Fi AutoTest – Link Validation
The Wi-Fi AutoTest runs a series of tests by connecting to a selected wireless network (associated with an AP), providing a status indication of Success, Warning, or Fail. This comprehensive test validates not only the Wi-Fi connection but also each critical supporting network service.
Note: Wi-Fi AutoTest supports connecting to Captive Portals where a sign- in is required for access; see User Guide for instructions.)

Wi-Fi Link Test – validates the ability to connect to the selected network. Drilling into the link test provides in-depth information about the SSID, signal strength/SNR, channel utilization, retries, and PHY rate. Of note, Roams indicates the Number of times the unit has disconnected from the previous AP and connected to a different AP with better signal strength.
The Wi-Fi Link Test graphs save and display data for up to 24 hours in the past, providing a way to “go back in time” to identify specific problem instances.
Channel Test – shows the channel on which the AP is operating and the current 802.11 and non-802.11 utilization in real-time, and plots the percentage of channel capacity used by devices and non-802.11 interference.
AP Test – shows the AP name and SSID of the network it supports, its IP and MAC addresses, security, channel (if the BSSID is on multiple channels, the bold number indicates the primary), 802.11 types supported, and client associations (number of clients connected to the AP).
DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Results – these validate the availability and performance of critical network services via the Wi-Fi network. Diagnostics on each test provide details on response times and logs for troubleshooting.
Path Analysis – can be run from the above network services tests to identify the connection path to the specified service (or server); this is useful to determine if errors or excessive utilization on the wired network may be affecting the particular service.
Air Quality Test
The Air Quality Test performs a single scan of the channels in your wireless network to measure channel utilization and interference.
Each table on the Air Quality results screen shows the top four channels in each band with the highest utilization or co-channel interference, along with the number of APs operating on the channel including adjacent channel interference detection in the 5GHz band (to detect 40 and 80 MHz-wide overlapping BSSIDs.

Channel Utilization and Interference
Quickly determine if channels are over-utilized with Wi-Fi traffic and/or with non-Wi-Fi interference and noise. You can also gain visibility on the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected channel, as well as, the access points, clients, and interferers using this channel. Drill into details and detect devices that can cause interference, such as microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, Bluetooth® devices, Zigbee devices, and wireless video cameras.

Automated Problem Detection
EtherScope nXG automatically diagnoses various conditions on both wired and wireless networks and identifies specific problems. Tapping the Problems card shows all discovered issues, which can be sorted by severity or time detected. Drill in to see a detailed description of the problem and recommended course of action to mitigate.

Roaming Analysis
In the Wi-Fi link test graphs (SNR, Utilization, Retries, PHY Tx Rate) as well as in active test graphs (PING), anytime the EtherScope roams and connects to a new AP, a red vertical line will be shown in the graph.
Seeing the correlation between various factors and the roam can help diagnose roaming successes as well as failures. Paired with the Connect Log, engineers can determine the exact step in the process that may be causing the failure.

10G copper/fiber wired and Wi-Fi performance tests for critical links and key devices
The EtherScope nXG can stress critical network links, such as switch ports to servers/storage/Wi-Fi access points, uplinks or WAN links, with up to eight simultaneous data streams at up to 10G line rate. It verifies the link’s compliance to service level agreements (SLA) based on throughput, packet loss, QoS, delay, and jitter against peers such as EtherScope nXG, LinkRunner 10G, OptiView® XG, or a Windows-based software reflector agent.
Settings for data streams and thresholds for VoIP or video service can be stored and recalled where needed, saving configuration time.
Additionally, the EtherScope nXG can use the popular iPerf v3 network test algorithm to test against the NetAlly Test Accessory. It determines TCP or UDP application throughput through its Wi-Fi or wired interfaces.
For key servers/services in the cloud or Internet, engineers can pre-define tests and thresholds to verify their connectivity and performance using ping, TCP connects, HTTP, or FTP. Continuous testing with response time measurements is available to verify consistency and identify intermittent issues. These tests can be easily recalled by field technicians to reduce configuration time or mistakes, to get more done faster.

iPerf throughput test with TCP or UDP frames|
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HTTP test against a webserver with end-user response-time analysis|
Performance test with up to 8 streams and 8 endpoints|
Frame loss, jitter, and latency charted|
TCP Connect Test|

Performance Test Relationships – EtherScope nXG can conduct performance tests through various end-points
TCP Connect Test – TCP Connect Test showing response time over time (up to the last 24 hours)
Performance Test Relationships – EtherScope nXG can conduct performance tests through various end-points LANBERT™ Media Qualification App
Your copper and fiber cable plant serves as the foundation of your network. But do you know whether it is of sufficient quality to provide the bandwidth required? With the insatiable growth in bandwidth, increasing speeds of Wi-Fi APs (with Multi-Gig 2.5/5Gbps backhauls), 1Gbps to 10Gbps upgrades, and deploying new fiber links, network professionals must have confidence that their network will transport that data error-free at the maximum speed possible. Downtime or intermittent loss and errors are simply not an option.
The quality of components and workmanship of installation is critical, but typical cable certification testers can be very expensive, single-purpose tools – making them cost-prohibitive for many installers and end-users. The new LAMBERT media qualification app for NetAlly’s multi-function professional instruments provides a simple and fast method of assessing the quality of transmission and available bandwidth.
LAMBERT generates and measures the transmission of line rate Ethernet frames over your network cabling infrastructure, qualifying its ability to support 1G/10G on fiber and 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G on copper links.

Key Features

• Maximize utilization of your existing cable plant
• Qualify copper cable bandwidth for 2.5 / 5 / 10Gbps
• Validate 1Gbps/10Gbps fiber optic cabling and components
• Identify maximum error-free throughput

Running the LAMBERT test using the EtherScope® nXG and/or LinkRunner® 10G as endpoints over a long duration (up to 24 hours) serves as a “soak test” to identify the presence of intermittent issues and noise events that can corrupt network traffic. With easy-to-read trend graphs and the ability to drill down to 1-second granularity, LAMBERT helps you identify exactly when errors occur. Poor quality components and/or installation workmanship can result in links that are susceptible to noise, whether induced from within cable bundles or from outside events such as electrostatic discharges (ESD), crosstalk, or electromagnetic (EMF) pulses caused by motors or other machinery. This can cause not only bit errors and frame loss but may prevent certain technologies (Multi-Gig) from linking at the designated speed causing a downshift to the next lower rate.
But beware of other testers offering similar capabilities! Standard Layer 2-only Ethernet access link testing will not validate layer-3 enterprise switches and routers. Because it does not test the IP (Internet Protocol) layer, this methodology cannot pass through Layer 3 devices. Thankfully, NetAlly’s multifunction tools also feature the Layer 3 line-rate Network Performance Test app, which can transmit and test across your entire network infrastructure end-to-end – not just one access link and switch. It also includes up to 4 streams with individual L2 and L3 QoS and VLAN controls, essential capabilities for truly understanding the capacity and quality of packet transmission
The LANBERT app generates a stream of Ethernet frames onto a copper or fiber link which is redirected back to the EtherScope using one of three methods:

1. Single tester with physical loopback (for fiber, using a jumper between Tx and Rx; for twisted-pair cabling using an RJ-45 loopback connector – limited to 100Mbps)
2. Single tester with active remote loopback (switch port configured in loopback mode, or reflector test instrument (such as LinkRunner G2, for up to 1Gbps)
3. Dual tester, one in Generator mode, the other in Loopback mode, using two EtherScope nXG units, two LinkRunner 10G units, or one of each (up to 10Gbps copper or fiber testing.)

Auditing & documenting network security & health
The EtherScope nXG automatically discovers your network through its dual set of Wi-Fi and Ethernet test interfaces immediately upon power-up. The discovery provides quick security and health audits of the network devices across multiple VLANs and all Wi-Fi channels.
Devices are classified and correlated to provide complete visibility of their name, network addresses, VLAN, SSID, device type, and where available, traffic statistics. Engineers can name and set authorization status for devices discovered. Discovery results can be directly uploaded to the complimentary Link-Live Cloud Service for storage, conduct a detailed analysis of devices discovered with filter and sort tools, or exported to CSV/PDF files as documentation.
The EtherScope correlates the discovery result from the wired and Wi-Fi networks and breaks the layer 2 visibility ceiling. EtherScope nXG makes it easy to discover the actual identity of a Wi-Fi device by showing its name and IP address while most other Wi-Fi tools only show the MAC address.
EtherScope nXG’s discovery can be enriched by accessing SNMP MIBs of infrastructure devices. It shows details such as device configuration summary, interface configuration, traffic detail, SSIDs supported by WLAN Controllers, and devices directly connected to switches. Community strings entered are concealed from view.
Discover possible security risks caused by users and others: 2nd DHCP offers to indicate possible rogue servers, APs with different security schemes, unknown or unauthorized devices, unknown switches granting access to multiple devices, and hidden SSIDs.
EtherScope nXG’s “Batch Authorization” workflow allows the user to filter discovery data to a subset of easily identifiable devices, then apply a “label” to the grouping (such as “Authorized” or “Neighbor”) to the list of devices. Labeling known/acceptable devices make it easy to sort/filter and identify unauthorized hosts in subsequent audits – so you have a clear knowledge of who and what is on your network, and whether they should be there or not.
The EtherScope nXG discovery automatically detects problems. It shows possible cause(s) for each problem detected, and it has integrated troubleshooting tools to investigate further to get to the root cause.

Wi-Fi Device is shown with name and IP address| Set known devices as “Authorized” to easily detect unauthorized devices

Filters and search options are available to quickly identify devices| Device detail showing VLAN, interfaces, uptime, and more with drill-down

Analyze discovered device details on the unit and on Link-Live| Interface traffic statistics – correlated for 24 hours to detect intermittent events

Discovery Difference Analysis in Link-Live™
Keeping track of network changes while at the same time detecting unauthorized devices connected to your network is essential for speeding up troubleshooting and securing your infrastructure, but is very hard to do on a regular basis.
NetAlly’s Link-Live Cloud Service makes it fast and easy. The Discovery Difference analysis simplifies the process of documenting network changes or identifying unauthorized devices by comparing two network discovery snapshots and automatically highlighting new or missing devices on your network. This analysis can be viewed as a network topology diagram or data table.
The first discovery test will provide a baseline of the original state of your network, and the second discovery test will provide a snapshot of the current state of your network. Link-Live will compare the two snapshots and then highlight what has changed over time. That includes new devices that were not originally part of your network and devices that were removed.

Network Topology Mapping – Integrated Wired and Wi-Fi Network Diagrams
No more struggling to keep manually drawn maps up to date! EtherScope nXG automatically discovers both your wired and Wi-Fi networks for instant mapping in NetAlly’s Link-Live Cloud Service. These comprehensive, up-to-the-minute- accurate network diagrams show your network as it is NOW, integrating Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology information, including these connections: switch to host, switch to Access Point, AP to Wi-Fi client, switch to switch, switch to router, and router to router hops.
Now, users can now interact with the network in a flexible map-based user interface to quickly visually identify configuration and topology issues, speed troubleshooting, and automatically create network documentation.
EtherScope nXG’s patented discovery engine gathers data from its wired connection (via SNMP and other methods) and from the air (observing Wi-Fi traffic) to generate comprehensive network connectivity maps.
Easy-to-use filters and map controls allow you to see exactly what you want, and how you want it displayed. Quickly identify network and device configuration errors, and see ‘unknown’ switches and rogue devices. Element icons are color-coded to identify errors or warnings; double-clicking on any map element brings up its detailed discovery information, including status, problems, interface information, and more.

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Link-Live makes it easy to collaborate and share maps with anyone who needs access, with no added licensing costs. One-click exports your map to Microsoft Visio® where you can easily add notations and modify your map.| Filters allow you to choose the types of devices and network configurations to be shown.

NOTE: Customers with AllyCare get access to in-depth map configuration, controls, and export to Visio. For information about PRODUCT SUPPORT AllyCare, go to support.netally.com/allycare/

The importance of visualizing your network
The faster engineers can “see” what is going on in their network, to know who is on the network and where they are connected, and what the path is from “here to there”, the faster they can get to the root cause when troubleshooting performance issues. This is especially true for maintenance organizations or system integrators who often troubleshoot an “unknown” network. The problem is that traditional methods (CLI or element managers) take too long and present complex data that’s often hard to interpret and difficult to correlate.
Documentation is an essential step for any project, such as pre-deployment network assessments and new technology rollouts, but it can take too much time to complete. From the graphical map-based user interface, one click sends the map data through a Visio file generator, pre-populating the diagram with all discovered devices, links, and corresponding configuration information, saving hours of manual effort, and allowing further customization.
Ideal for enterprises or service organizations, EtherScope nXG’s mapping function saves hours of manual labor, allowing documentation to keep up as the network changes, or providing instant maps for client projects.

Simple controls allow for instant customization of the map’s appearance and display data

Automated Test Results Management
Serving as a centralized test results and device management system, the free Link-Live Cloud Service transforms team workflows with the ability to quickly and easily log, document, and report test activity from all LinkSprinter®, LinkRunner AT, LinkRunner G2, LinkRunner 10G, AirCheck™ G2 handheld network testers.

Simplify report generation across media types for network deployment documentation

Once the instrument is connected to the Link-Live Cloud service, your test results are automatically uploaded to the dashboard for project management and reporting. You have the option of uploading additional files, screenshots, images, profiles, packet captures, location information, and comments anytime. Also, certain NetAlly instruments with AllyCare Support can receive firmware updates “over the network” from Link-Live as they become available.
An API is available to retrieve and integrate data from Link-Live into other management platforms, such as your trouble-ticket application or network management system. This gives you the ability to easily provide proof of performance and better manage jobs and staff efficiency.
This unified dashboard of both wired and Wi-Fi network connectivity results enables you to:

• Reduce results management overhead for multiple testers and users
• Enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts
• Attach photos, and user comments to each result, adding context for future changes and troubleshooting
• For asset management, the ability to associate serial numbers of installed devices, and/or cable/wall jack labels to specific test results

Simple “access-anywhere” remote control enables collaboration
The EtherScope nXG has dedicated Wi-Fi and Ethernet management ports that enable a more experienced/knowledgeable remote engineer to control the EtherScope nXG “out of band” (using VNC) to collaborate with technicians on- site or to troubleshoot remotely where there is no local staff.
But connecting to distant sites via VNC on different networks is difficult or impossible, particularly behind NAT firewalls. With the AllyCare-enabled web remote control feature, users can instantly connect to remote units through the Link-Live Cloud Service – anywhere in the world – for collaborative and remote troubleshooting.
At locations with no Internet service, the Wi-Fi Management Port can connect to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot for remote control, and upload results to the LinkLive Cloud Service.

Multiple advanced troubleshooting tools in one
Path Analysis: shows the switch/router path connecting the EtherScope nXG to an IP device across wired and Wi-Fi networks, and even beyond the local network, e.g., from the EtherScope nXG’s Wi-Fi port to a server in the cloud or data center on the Internet. The EtherScope nXG offers built-in tools to conduct further analysis of the devices along the path: view configuration, interface traffic statistics, launch Telnet or browser, conduct port scan, ping, and more.
Packet Capture: from both the Wi-Fi and Ethernet test interfaces. You can capture up to 10G line rate to create a PCAP file of up to 1Gigabyte. Packet slicing and filtering are supported, and PAP files can be uploaded to the Link-Live Cloud Service for easy sharing.

Cable Test: determine length, shorts, and split pairs and locate opens on the UTP cable. Verify the wiretap of the UTP and SCTP cable with a WireView adapter. It can generate either an analog tone or a unique digital tone for the Fluke Networks IntelliTone™ Probe for quick cable tracing.
Android Apps: Users can download apps from the Link-Live app store to accomplish many tasks in addition to testing.

Tools, such as a browser, are available to conduct a device-level investigation| Cable test with Wiremap detecting distance to fault, including cable shield
Configuration|
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Testing|
Documentation|
Collaboration|

Optical Power Meter
When connected with fiber, the AutoTest Link card has been augmented with the ability to set a reference and display the current power reading relative to that reference. This is useful for saving the power level at the source as a reference, then measuring the fiber power loss at the far end.

EtherScope® nXG Controlled Edition

Allows administrators to temporarily or permanently hardware-disable selective features for restricted environments
With the Controlled Edition, administrators can disable specific EtherScope capabilities allowing the analyzer to be used in restricted or secure environments. The Controlled Edition is ideal for military and agency use, as well as highly secure enterprises.
Control may be temporarily achieved via a secure administrator password. To make the controlled configuration permanent, the administrator follows a clear workflow that fully disables the selected functions using refuse in silicon, that once burned, cannot be reversed, ensuring the security of the unit.

• Builds upon the enterprise-hardened EtherScope to allow additional hardening by removing capability
• Allows custom granular control of the exact features and capabilities to be permanently disabled
• The camera is physically removed while retaining the opening for flashlight operation
• User-accessible deep erasure of all test data upon leaving secured environments

Models & Accessories

ADAPTER, SFP+MR-10G850, Inline RJ-45 coupler, WireView wire mappers # 1, Quick Start Guide, and small soft case.
EXG-200-1YS| 1 Year AllyCare Support for EXG-200, EXG-CE, EXG-200-KIT, EXG-200-LRG2-KIT (covers EXG-200 only)
EXG-200-3YS| 3 Year AllyCare Support for EXG-200, EXG-CE, EXG-200-KIT, EXG-200-LRG2-KIT (covers EXG-200 only)
EXG-200-KIT| Includes (1) EXG-200 mainframe with Li-ION battery, G3-PWR ADAPTER, G3-HOLSTER, SFP+MR-10G850, SFP+MR-10G1310, RJ-45 inline coupler, (1) Test Accessory, WireView wire mappers #1-#6, external directional antenna, Quick Start Guide, and medium soft case.
EXG-200-KIT-2PK| Includes: (2) EXG-200-KIT
EXG-200-LRG2-KIT| Includes: (1) EXG-200-KIT and (1) LinkRunner G2 (LRG2)
EXG-LR10G-KIT| 10G Performance Test Kit
Includes: EXG-200-KIT and LR10G-100 (LinkRunner 10G)
Purchase EXG-200-1YS and LR10G-100-1YS for 1 year AllyCare Support or EXG-200-3YS and LR10G-1003YS for 3 years AllyCare Support.
EXG-200-CE| Controlled Edition for secure environments. Includes (1) EXG-200-CE mainframe with Li-ION battery, (1) G3-PWR ADAPTER, SFP+MR-10G850, Inline RJ-45 coupler, WireView #1, Quick Start Guide, and small soft case.
EXT-ANT| External Directional Antenna
G3-PWADAPTER| AC Charger replacement/spare for EXG-200 mainframe with country power cords.
EXG-LR10G-HOLSTER| Holster for EtherScope nXG, EtherScope nXG CE, and LinkRunner 10G Mainframes
SFP+MR-10G850| SFP+ Optical Transceiver Module, SX/SR, 1G/10G, 850nm, Multimode
SFP+MR-10G1310| SFP+ Optical Transceiver Module, LX/LR, 1G/10G, 1310nm, Singlemode
WE REVIEW 1| WireView wire mapper #1
WE REVIEW 2-6| WireView wire mappers #2-#6

Specifications

General

charge varies depending on the feature being used); Typical charge time is 3 hours
Display| 5.0-inch color LCD with capacitive touchscreen (720 x 1280 pixels)
Host Interface| RJ-45 Cable Test and Management Port
USB Type-A Port
USB Type-C On-the-Go Port
SD Card Port| Supports Micro SD card storage – up to 32GB supported
Memory| Approximately 8 GB is available for storing test results and user applications
Charging| USB Type-C 45-W adapter: AC Input Power 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz; DC Output Power 15 V (3 A)
Media Access| Copper: 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G
Fiber SFP Adapters: 1G/10GBASE-X
Supported IEEE| Wired: 802.3/ab/ae/an/bz/i/u/z Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
PoE: 802.3af/at/bt, Class 0-8 and UPOE
Cable Test| Pair lengths open, shorts, splits, crossed, straight through, and WireView ID
Wireless

EtherScope nXG has two internal Wi-Fi Radios:| Wi-Fi Testing – 4×4 Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless radio
Android System Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Management – 1×1 Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 + Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE wireless radio (Both are IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant.)
Specification Compliance| IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.1ax
Note: The tester provides 802.11ax visibility using an 802.11ac radio.
Wi-Fi Connectivity| 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
Note: The tester connects to 802.11ax networks using an 802.11ac radio.
Operating frequencies
NOTE: These are the center frequencies of the channels that the EtherScope nXG tester supports.| Frequencies of channels received:
NOTE: The tester receives all of the frequencies in every country.
2.4 GHz band: 2.412 – 2.484 GHz (channel 1 to channel 14)
5 GHz band: 5.170 – 5.320 GHz, 5.500 – 5.700 GHz, 5.745 – 5.825 GHz (channels
34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 52, 56, 60, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)
Frequencies of channels transmitted:
NOTE: The tester transmits only on the frequencies allowed in the country where it is operating.
2.4 GHz band
802.11b: 2.412 – 2.484 GHz (channel 1 to channel 14)
802.11g/n 20 MHz BW (HT20): 2.412 – 2.472 GHz (channel 1 to channel 13)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (HT40): 2.422 – 2.462 GHz (includes all combinations of legal, bonded pairs of channels)
5 GHz band
802.11a/n 20 MHz BW (HT20): 5.180 – 5.320 GHz, 5.500 – 5.700 GHz, 5.745 – 5.825 GHz (channels 36,
40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (HT40/VHT40): 5.190 – 5.310 GHz, 5.510 – 5.670 GHz, 5.755 – 5.795 GHz (includes all combinations of legal, bonded pairs of channels)
802.11ac 80 MHz BW (VHT80): 5.210 – 5.290 GHz, 5.530 – 5.690 GHz, 5.775 GHz (includes all combinations of legal, bonded pairs of channel
Antennas
Internal Wi-Fi antennas| Five internal 2.4 GHz, 1.1 dBi peak, 5 GHz, 3.2 dBi peak antennas.
External directional antenna| Antenna, frequency range 2.4 – 2.5 and 4.9 – 5.9 GHz.
Minimum gain 5.0 dBi peak in the 2.4 GHz band, and 7.0 dBi peak in the 5 GHz band.
Environmental
Operating Temperature| 32°F to 113°F (0°C to +45°C)
NOTE: The battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the device is above 122°F (50°C).
Operating relative humidity (% RH without condensation)| 90% (50°F to 95°F; 10°C to 35°C)
75% (95°F to 113°F; 35°C to 45°C)
Storage temperature| -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Shock and vibration| Meets the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F for Class 3 Equipment
Safety| IEC 61010-1:2010: Pollution degree 2
Altitude| Operating: 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m
EMC| IEC 61326-1: Basic Electromagnetic Environment;
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
Certifications and Compliance
| Conforms to relevant European Union directives
| Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards
| Complies with 47 CFR Part 15 requirements of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission
| Listed by the Canadian Standards Association
NPT Reflector Software Agent
Supported Operating System| Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 2008-R2, Windows® 2012, Windows® 2012-R2, Windows® 2016, and Windows® 2019
Minimum Hardware Requirement:
Processor| 1GHz or better CPU
RAM| 1 GB or more RAM
Harddisk| 1 GB available space
Network Interface| Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi

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