netAlly 37786481 EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- netAlly
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netAlly 37786481 EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert
The EtherScope’ nXG is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing copper, fiber, and Wi-Fi networks. This Portable Network Expert featu res applications developed by NetAlly for network discovery, measurement, and validation.
AutoTest- Verify your network layers 1 through 7 in seconds.
Capture- Record Wired or Wi-Fi frames with filters.
Wi-Fi – Identify APs, SSIDs, clients, and channels from your location.
AirMapper- Perform Wi-Fi site surveys and generate heat maps in Link-
Live.
iPerf Test Wired or Wi-Fi connections to a NetAlly Test Accessory or
server.
App Store – Download and install third-party Android applications.
LANBERT – Qualify layer 1 copper/fiber media or error-free operation.
Ping/TCP – Validate and monitor responsiveness and connectivity.
Discovery – Identify and analyze all devices on your network.
Path Analysis – Trace Layer 2 and 3 routes.
Performance – Measure up to four streams at 10G line rate.
Link-Live – Upload, manage, and analyze results and data in the Cloud.
Cable Test Determine length, status, and wiremapping, and employ
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Power Up and Connect
Your EtherScope nXG includes a USB-C 15V/3A (45 W) power adapter. Other USB-C
power adapters
are not supported. EtherScope nXG can also charge via 802.3at (25.5 W) PoE
using the top RJ-45 port.
- To begin charging the internal battery, plug the included power adapter into the left-side USB-C port. The unit will fully charge in 2-3 hours via AC power. The power LED button turns red when the unit is charging and off at full charge. Press it briefly to view the battery level on the screen.
- To fully start up the EtherScope nXG, hold down the power button for approximately one second, until the power button LED turns green.
- For wired testing capabilities, connect your EtherScope nXG to a network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port or Fiber port on the top of the unit.
Start Testing
When you power on the EtherScope nXG, the AutoTest, Discovery, and Wi-Fi apps
begin collecting available wired and Wi-Fi data from your network in the
background. Open Discovery or Wi-Fi to view discovered devices on your
networks, or open AutoTest and run test “Profiles.” An AutoTest Profile is a
series of tests and their saved connection and threshold settings. After
running a profile, you can touch the individual test cards to view more
details, retest, or open other apps for further analysis.
For more options, tap the Floating Action Button (FAB)+at the lower right
corner of app screens.
Touch the Menu buttonEor Settings buttonto configure apps and tests for your
network.
To return Home and open other apps, tap the home buttonat the bottom of the
screen.
Navigate the Android Interface
The EtherScope nXG touchscreen supports many of the operations typical of any
Android device. Use dragging and swiping motions to navigate through apps,
open side menus, drag down the notification panel from the top, and drag up
the Apps screen from the bottom of the Home screen.
The main navigation buttons are always shown at the very bottom of the
touchscreen:
The back icon returns to the previous screen.
The circle icon opens the Home screen.
The square icon displays your recently used applications for easily switching
between them.
The Android operating system also allows you to add third-party apps from the
NetAlly App Store. To
download these curated apps, first visit our Link-Live website, and claim your
unit.
Connect to Link-Live
Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, organizing,
analyzing, and reporting
your test results. AutoTest data is automatically uploaded once your
EtherScope nXG is “claimed” to
Link-Live and properly configured.
To start, create a user account at Link-Live.com, and
sign in.
The first time you sign in, a pop-up window prompts you to claima device. If
you already have other
devices claimed, go to the Units page from the left-side drawer, and select
the Claim Unit
button at the lower right corner of the page. Then, select the EtherScope nXG
image.
On your EtherScope nXG Home screen, open the Link-Live appE, and touch CLAIM
NOW.
To learn more about Link-Live.com and view video
tutorials, open Support from the left-side navigation drawer on the website.
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