NetAlly NetAlly EXG-200-CE Manual

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ETHERSCOPE
nXG
Controlled Edition
User Guide
NetAlly Network Testing Apps
AutoTest Ping/TCP
Capture Discovery
AirMapper™ Performance
iPerf Link-Live
App Store Cable
Software v1.3 Published July 21, 2020
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Contents
Contact Us 15
Introduction 16
How to Use this Guide 17
The PDF Reader App 17
Buttons and Ports 22 Charging and Power 26
PoE Charging 26
Safety and Maintenance 29 Legal Notification 32
Home and Android Interface 33
Home Screen 34 Naviga ting the Android System 36 Android Status Bar and Notifications 40
Notification Panel 40
Apps Screen and Store 44 Device Settings 47
Quick Settings Panel 48
Connecting to Wi-Fi 52
Captive Portals 55
Sharing 57
Sharing Files to Link-Live 58
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Sharing from the Files App 60
Saving a Screenshot 62
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Settings and Tools 63
Naviga tion Drawer 64
About Screen 66 Exporting Logs 67
Test and Management Ports 68
Configuring the Ports 69 Test Ports 71 Management Ports 72
Test and Port Status Notifications 73
Test Port Notifications 74 Management Port Notifications 76 Discovery Notifications 77 PoE 78 VNC/Link-Live Remote 78
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition General Setting s 79
Wi-Fi 80 Wired 83 Management 86
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Preferences 89
Trending Graphs 90 Common Icons 94 Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu 95 Common Tools 98
Web Browser/Chrome 98 Telnet/SSH 98 Flashlight 101
Software Management 102
Managing Files 103
Files Application 103 How to Move or Copy a File 106 Using a Micro SD Card 107 Using a USB Drive 108 Ejecting Storage Media 109 Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable 110
Updating Software 113 Remote Access 119
Using VNC 121 Using Link-Live Remote 121
Managing NetAlly App Settings 124
Resetting Testing App Defaults 124
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Saving App Settings Configurations 128 Exporting and Importing Settings 131
Restoring EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Factory Defaults 136 Changing the Language 138
Controlled Edition Operation 140
Introduction to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition 141 Controlling Feature Availability 149 Permanently Disa bling Features 155 Changing the Administrative Password 161
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Testing Applications 164
AutoTest App and Profiles 165
AutoTest Overview 167 Managing Profiles and Profile Groups 171
Factory Default Profiles 171 Adding New Profiles 173 Profile Groups 179 Creating New Profile Groups 184
Main AutoTest Screen 188
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Periodic AutoTest 190
Periodic AutoTest Settings 190 Running Periodic AutoTest 192
Wired AutoTest Profiles 195 Wired Profile Results 200
PoE Test Results 202 Wired Link Test Results 205
802.1X Test Results 210 VLAN Test Results 212 Switch Test Results 214 Wired Profile FAB 221
Wired Profile Settings 225
PoE Test Settings 226 Wired Connection Settings 230 VLAN Settings 234 Stop After 236 HTTP Proxy 237
Wi-Fi AutoTest Profiles 239 Wi-Fi Profile Test Results 243
Wi-Fi Link Test Results 246 Connect Log 256 Channel Test Results 257 AP (Access Point) Test 261
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Wi-Fi Profile FAB 264
Wi-Fi Profile Settings 268
Wi-Fi Connection Settings 270 Advanced (Wi-Fi Connection) Settings 283 Channel Test Settings 286 HTTP Proxy 289
DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests for Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests 291
DHCP or Static IP Test 292 DNS Test 304 Gateway Test 309
Test Targets for Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests 314
Adding and Managing Test Targets 315 Target Test Results Screens 319 AutoTest Ping Test 322 AutoTest TCP Connect Test 328 HTTP Test 332 FTP Test 344
Air Quality AutoTest Profiles 354
Air Quality Profile Results 356 Air Quality Profile Settings 360
Ping/TCP Test App 365
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Ping/TCP Settings 366
Populating Ping/TCP from Another App 366 Configuring Ping/TCP Settings Manually 369
Running Ping/TCP Tests 373
Capture App 377
Capture Settings 378 Running and Viewing Captures 385
Discovery App 391
Introduction to Discovery 393 Main Discovery List Screen 395
Searching the Discovery List 398 Filtering the Discovery List 400 Sorting the Discovery List 403 Security Auditing – Batch Authorization 406 Refreshing Discovery 411 Uploading Discovery Results to Link­Live 412
Discovery Details Screens 414
Top Details Card 416
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Lower Cards in Device Details 422 Problems 424 Addresses 425 TCP Port Scan 426 VLANs 429 Interfaces 430 SNMP 436 Connected Devices 438 Resources 439 SSIDs 440 Discovery App Floating Action Menu 442
Device Types 447
Routers 448 Switches 449 Unknown Switches 450 Network Servers 452 Hypervisors 453 Virtual Machines 454 Wi-Fi Controllers 456 Access Points (APs) 457 Wi-Fi Clients 458 VoIP Phones 459 Printers 460
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SNMP Agents 461 NetAlly Tools 462 Hosts/Clients 463
Discovery Settings 465
SNMP Configuration 468 Active Discovery Ports 476 Extended Ranges 477 Devices Discovered Through Other Devices 482 Device Health Interval 488 ARP Sweep Rate 490 SNMP Query Delay 491 Auto AP Grouping Rules 492
Problem Settings 497 TCP Port Scan Settings 501
Wi-Fi Analysis App 504
Wi-Fi Analysis and Discovery 506 Wi-Fi App List Screens 507
Wi-Fi App List Screens 508 Filtering in the Wi-Fi App 512 Sorting in the Wi-Fi App 517 Uploading Wi-Fi Results to Link-Live 519
Wi-Fi Details Screens 521
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Wi-Fi Problems Screen 524 RF and Traffic Statistics Overview 526 Locating Wi-Fi Devices 531 Assigning a Name and Authorization to a Device 539
Channels Map 552
Channels Utilization 553 Channels Overlap 557
Channels 561 SSIDs 565 APs 570 BSSIDs 574 Clients 586 Interferers 596
Path Analysis App 600
Introduction to Path Analysis 601 Path Analysis Settings 602
Populating Path Analysis from Another App 602 Configuring Path Analysis Manually 602
Running Path Analysis 606
Path Analysis Results and Source EtherScope Cards 608
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Layer 3 Hops 612 Layer 2 Devices 617 Uploading Path Analysis Results to Link-Live 623
AirMapper™ App 625
AirMapper Settings 626
Configuring an AirMapper Survey 627 Wi-Fi General Settings that Affect AirMapper 630
Collecting AirMapper Data 637
Starting a New Survey 644
Performance Test App 646
Introduction to Performance Testing 648 Performance Test Setting s 650
Saving Custom Performance Tests 651 Configuring the Source EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition 656
Configuring Performance Endpoints 673
OneTouch 10G Performance Peer 674 LinkRunner G2 Reflector 676 LinkRunner AT Reflector 678 NPT Reflector Software 680
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Running a Performance Test 682
Performance Test Results 683 Performance Service Detailed Results 685 Uploading Performance Results to Link-Live 692
Running EtherScope as a Performance Peer 694
iPerf Test App 699
iPerf Settings 701
Saving Custom iPerf Settings 701 Test Accessories in Discovery 702 Configuring iPerf Settings 705
Running an iPerf Test 709
Uploading iPerf Results to Link-Live 713
Link-Live Cloud Service 715
Getting Started in Link-Live Cloud Service 717
Quick Claiming on the Unit 717 Claiming Manually 720 After Claiming 722 Unclaiming 723
Link-Live App Features 725
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Saving Locally Only 728 Job Comment 730 Link-Live and Testing Apps 733 Link-Live Sharing Screens 734 Sharing a Text File to Link-Live 737
Cable Test App 740
Cable Test Settings 741 Running Cable Test 742
Open Cable TDR Testing 743 Terminated WireView Testing 746 Toning Function 748 Uploading Cable Test Results to Link­Live 749
Specifications and Compliance 750
Specifications 751
General 751 Wireless 752 Environmental Specifications 759
Certifications and Complia nce 761
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Contact Us

Online: NetAlly.com
Phone: (North America) 1-844-TRU-ALLY
(1-844-878-2559)
NetAlly 2075 Research Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80920
For additional product resources, visit
NetAlly.com/Products/EtherScopenXG.
For customer support, visit
NetAlly.com/Support.
Register your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition
Registering your product with NetAlly gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting procedures, and other services.
Register on the NetAlly Support Page.
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EtherScope nXG CE User Guide

Introduction

The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Portable Network Expert is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing copper, fiber, and Wi-Fi networks. It features applications developed by NetAlly for network discovery, measurement, and validation, which are available from the H ome and Apps screens.
All NetAlly hand-held testers include access to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com. Link­Live is an online system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting your test results. Test data is automatically uploaded once your tester is properly configured. Visit
Link-Live.com and "Claim" your EtherScope
to access these features.
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How to Use this Guide

This User Guide describes the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's testing functionality and basic elements of the Android interface.
The guide is meant for users who are know­ledgeable about network operations, tests, and measurements.
The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition may also be referred to as just EtherScope or the "unit" in this guide.

The PDF Reader App

A PDF reader application is pre-installed on your EtherScope to allow easy navigation of this guide:
l Tap blue links to go to their destinations.
Underlined blue links open external
websites.
l Touch headings in the Contents list that
starts on page 2 to go to the corresponding sections.
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Use the Search function in the upper toolbar to find specific terms in the guide.
Once you enter a term and search, the term appears at the top of the PDF reader screen. Touch the left and right arrows to search forwards and backwards in the guide for the term. In the image below, the user has searched "problems."
l To scroll quickly up or down in the guide,
touch and drag the page number tab at the right. Drag the tab to the very top of
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the screen to return to the title page.
l Touch and hold the page number tab
to open a dialog that allows you to return to the previous page you were viewing.
NOTE: Touching the back buttons, or
, will not take you back to your previous
place in a PDF.
l To browse the PDF Contents or
Bookmark s, touch the action overflow icon
in the upper tool bar.
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Select Contents to view the list of chapters and choose a section to read.
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l Tap the blue Back to Title and Contents
link wherever it appears to return to the title page with app links.
l Scroll to show or hide the app toolbars at
the top of the Adobe Reader screen and the
floating action button (FAB) at the
bottom right.
l Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
To download this guide onto another device, you can transfer the PDF file using one of the methods described in the Managing Files section, or go to
NetAlly.com/Products/EtherScopenXG.
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Buttons and Ports

Button and port functions on your EtherScope unit are described below.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Fiber Port 1G/10GBASE-X
RJ-45 LAN Port 10M/100M/1G/
2.5G/5G/10G­BASE-T
Transmit LEDs
USB Type-A Port RJ-45 Cable Test
and Management Port
USB Type-C On-the-Go Port
Power Button and LED
Microphone Flash
Micro SD Card Slot
Connects to anSFP ad apter and fiber cable for network testing.NOTE: 100FX SFPs are not supported.
Connects to a copp er Ethernet cabl e fornetwork testing
Chargesthe unit if PoEClass 4 orhigher is available
GreenLED lit: Linked Yellow LED flashing:Activity Connects to any USB device
Connects to anEthernet cable forpatch cable testing and unit management
Connects to a USB Type-C connector for file transferand tothe included AC adapter for charging the unit
GreenLED:Unit is powered on Red LED: Unit is c harging Allows voice input
Acts as a flashlight Used for removable storage
expansion(See Inserting a MicroSD Card below.)
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Volume Buttons
Speaker
See Test and Management Ports for detailed explanations of the port functions.
Refer to the product Specifications if needed.
Increase or decrease the audiovolume
Produces audio
Inserting a Micro SD Card
A Micro SD card must be inserted with the
metal contacts facing the front
touchscreen) of the unit, as shown below.
The card should slide in easily when properly oriented. You may need a paperclip or thumbnail to carefully push the SD card in far
(towards the
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enough to engage the spring mechanism for insertion and removal.
Using a Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock slot is the right, front vent hole on the bottom of the unit, as shown below.
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Charging and Power

Your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition includes a USB-C 15V/3A power adapter.
WCAUTION: Only the NetAlly-supplied power
adapter is supported.
To begin charging the internal Lithium Ion battery, plug the included power adapter into an AC outlet and the USB-C charging port on the left side of the unit. The Power LED button turns red when the unit is in charging mode and turns off at full charge. The unit will fully charge in 2-4 hours via AC power.
When in charging mode (meaning the unit is off but plugged into an AC power source), the unit will turn on once every 24 hours and top off the battery charge, then power off again.
Tap the power button briefly to view the battery level on the screen while the unit is in charging mode.
When on battery power only, the unit will run for 3-4 hours, depending on the type of testing being conducted.

PoE Charging

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is also convenient
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To charge with PoE, connect the top RJ-45 port on the unit to a network switch with PoE or a PoE injector. The following conditions must be met for the unit to charge with PoE:
sleep mode.
enabled in General Settings.
Wired Profile with a passing PoE test to detect
PoE availability, meaning the PoE Test must be enabled and configured with a Powered Device Class that is supported by your switch or PoE Injector. See Wired Profile Settings and Results.
NOTE: If the AutoTest app is not currently open, the last Wired Profile in the profile list runs automatically when you power on the unit or EtherScope detects a new copper link in the top Wired Test Port.
See Buttons and Ports for port locations and descriptions.
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Powering On
l To start up the unit, hold down the power
button for approximately one second, until the power button LED turns green.
l When the display goes into Sleep mode, the
power LED remains on. Touch the power button briefly to wake up the display. Set the timing for display sleep and auto power off in the Device Settings.
l To shut down or restart, hold the power
button for one second until the “Power off” and "Restart" dialog box appears on the touchscreen, and then touch Power off or Restart.
l If the unit is unresponsive to a normal
power off, press and hold the power button for five seconds to perform a hard shutdown.
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Safety and Maintenance

Observe the following safety information:
Use only the Adapter provided or Power over Ethernet to charge the battery.
Ensure that the Adapter is easily accessible.
Use the proper terminals and cables for all connections.
WCAUTION: To avoid possible electric shock
or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
l Do not use the product if it is damaged.
Before using the product, inspect the case, and look for cracked or missing plastic.
l Do not operate the product around
explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
l Do not try to service the product. There are
no serviceable parts.
l Do not replace the battery. There is risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type.
l Dispose of battery packs and electronics in
compliance with your institution's disposal instructions.
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l Use as directed. If this product is used in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
Safety Symbols
Warning or Caution: Risk of
W
damage to or destruction of equipment or software.
X
Warning: Risk of electrical shock.
Not for connection to a public
j
telephone system.
Class 1 Laser Product. Do not look
*
into the las er.
Cleaning
To clean the display, use a lens cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth.
To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with water or a weak soap.
Scratches on the dark-colored plastic can be removed by lightly scrubbing a 1:2 mixture of
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toothpaste to water onto the affected surface with a bristled brush.
WCAUTION: Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials that may damage the product.
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Legal Notification

Use of this product is subject to the Terms and Conditions available at
http://NetAlly.com/terms-and-conditions or
which accompanies the product at the time of shipment or, if applicable, the legal agreement executed by and between NetAlly and the purchaser of this product.
Open-Source Software Acknowledgment: This product may incorporate open-source components. NetAlly will make available open­source code components of this product, if any, at Link-Live.com/OpenSource.
NetAlly reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes at any time in its technical information, specifications, service, and support programs.
© 2019, 2020 NetAlly
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Home and Android Interface

This chapter explains how to use the features of the Android Home screen and user interface to navigate and organize your device.
The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition interface supports many of the operations typical of any Android device. Use dragging and
swiping motions on the touchscreen to
navigate through apps, open side menus, drag down the Notification Panel from the Status Bar at the top of the Home screen, or drag up the Apps screen from the bottom.
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Home Screen

Home and Android Interface
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Like other Android devices, your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Home screen is cus­tomizable. The image above shows the default configuration, but you can add, remove, and reorganize app icons and widgets to serve your purposes.
You can also create more Home pages by touching, holding, and dragging an app icon to the right from the main Home screen.
See the Apps screen section for instructions on adding more apps to your Home pages.
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Navigating the Android System

The navigation actions you can perform to move through screens and panels on the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition are the same as those you would use to navigate an Android phone or tablet.
The main device navigation buttons appear at the bottom of the touch screen.
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 then. This is also the screen where you can close, or stop, the open applications.
TIP: Double tap the square icon to switch back to the previous app you were using and to switch back and forth between two app screens (like a testing app and this User Guide).
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Swiping
Touch and drag your finger or "swipe" up, down, left, and right to move through pages of the Home screen and applications, scroll up or down, and pull out navigation drawers and panels.
Long Pressing
Touch and hold or "long press" files or application icons to reveal additional operations.
For example, you can long press a file name in the Files Application to reveal the top toolbar with options for sharing , deleting, or moving the file.
Additional options often appear in an overflow menu, designated by the action overflow icon
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You can also long press on text on most screens to open options for copying and sharing the text.
Left-Side Navigation Drawer
Touch the Menu icon or swipe right in the
Files app to open the navigation drawer. It
displays the folders in your file system.
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NOTE: In the Files app, you may need to tap the action overflow icon at the top right and select Show Internal Stora ge to navigate to the EtherScope-nXG folder and sub-folders, as shown above.
See the Navigation Drawer topic for more.
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Android Status Bar and Notifications

The Status Bar across the top of the screen displays notification icons from the Android system as well as EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition-specific icons related to your network connections and test statuses.
See Test and Port Status Notifications for details about the icons and notifications related to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition network connections, testing, and management.
Touch and swipe down on the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.

Notification Panel

The Notification Panel contains notifications from your device, such as downloads and installs, inserted hardware, captured screenshots, app and connection statuses, and
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updates. The panel also displays common Android settings icons for quick access.
Swipe (touch and drag) downwards on the Status Bar at very top of the screen to slide down the Notification Panel.
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l Touch the title and down arrow on a
notification (or swipe down on it) to
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expand the box and view more details or options.
l Touch the middle of a notification to open
the related app, image, or device settings or to perform other related actions.
l Swipe left on a notification to dismiss it.
NOTE: Because they are essential to the EtherScope testing functions, you cannot dismiss the test and management port­related test and port status notifications.
l Touch CLEAR ALL at the lower right of the
panel to dismiss all Android System noti­fications.
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Apps Screen and Store

To access the apps that are not shown on the Home screen, swipe up on the Home screen or touch the up arrow icon .
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The Apps screen displays all the apps on your device. The image above is an example. Your Apps screen may contain different third-party apps.
l Tap an app's icon to open the app.
l Hold and drag an icon upwards to add it to
your Home screens.
l Touch and hold (long press) an icon to view
App Info or access widgets you can add to the Home screen and other actions you can perform.
App Store
From the Home Screen or Apps Screen, open the NetAlly App Store to download third­party Android applications to use on your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
NOTE: Your unit must be "claimed" to Link-
Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com to
access the App Store.
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Touch the search icon to search for an App.
To request that an App be added to the App Store, visit the Apps page at Link-Live.com, and select the floating action button (FAB) at
the lower right corner to Request or
Upload an App.
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Device Settings

To access the Android system device settings, touch the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen.
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Use the device settings screen to adjust the display, sound, and date/time; view installed applications and memory devices; connect to
Wi-Fi; or reset to factory defaults.

Quick Settings Panel

You can also access some of the most common device settings, like Wi-Fi, from the Quick Settings Panel by swiping down from the
Status Bar at the top of the touchscreen.
Swipe down twice to open the full Quick Settings Panel.
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l Touch and drag the slider control at the top
of the panel to adjust the screen's bright­ness.
l Tap an icon in the panel to enable or
disable the corresponding feature. For example, you can turn the unit's Wi-Fi or screen Auto-rotate functions on or off from the quick settings.
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l Touch and hold an icon to open the
relevant device setting screen, if there is one. For example, touch and hold the Wi-Fi icon to open Android's Wi-Fi settings or the Auto-Rotate icon to open Display settings.
l Tap the pencil icon at the bottom of the
Quick Settings Panel to configure the icon controls that appear in the panel.
Auto Power Off
Activating the Auto Power Off function helps to extend the battery run time.
1. From the Device Settings , select Display.
2. On the Display settings screen, touch Device auto power off.
3. In the pop-up dialog box, select how long you want the unit to remain On with no activity occurring. It will automatically power off after the selected period of inactivity has passed.
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Similarly, you can adjust the setting that controls when the display goes into Sleep mode from the Display settings screen.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi

To access the internet via Wi-Fi, set up the Android device Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi
Management Port connects via the main
Android Wi-Fi function.
NOTE: While Wi-Fi AutoTest profiles connect to Wi-Fi networks for testing, those Wi-Fi Test Port connections do not perform the functions of the main device Wi-Fi access.
To connect your EtherScope to a Wi-Fi network, access the Android Wi-Fi Device Settings using either method below:
l Open the device Wi-Fi settings from the
main Device Settings screen by touching the Settings icon and selecting Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
l Open device Wi-Fi settings from the Quick
Settings panel by dragging down the top
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Status Bar and touching and holding (long pressing) the Wi-Fi icon.
Either path opens the Wi-Fi settings screen.
1. Ensure the Wi-Fi feature is On.
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2. Touch an available Wi-Fi network in the list.
3. Enter the network's security credentials.
Most networks only require a password, but depending on the security settings, some may also require a company username, EAP type, authentication type, certificate, or other credentials.
4. After entering credentials, touch CONNECT.
The network you selected moves to the top of the list, and your connection status is displayed below its name in device and quick settings.
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The Status Bar displays the Wi-Fi status icon
at the top right of the screen.

Captive Portals

When you try to connect to a network with a Captive Portal requirement, this Android noti­fication icon appears in the top Status Bar. Drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification.
Touch the notification to open a web browser window where you can enter the required information for the captive portal. When finished, you should be able to access the internet through the connected network.
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If you are trying to connect to a network with a captive portal, but the Android notification is not appearing, check that the Captive Portal
Detection setting is enabled in Device Settings
> Network & Internet.
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Sharing

EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition allows you to “share” images and files like you would on any Android device. When you see the Share icon , touch it to view your configured sharing options.
For example, the image below shows an expanded Screenshot notification from the top
notification panel.
Touch SHARE to open the “Share with” pop-up dialog, where you can choose a sharing method, such as email, messaging, or uploading to Link-Live Cloud Service online.
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Sharing Files to Link-Live

From the “Share with” dialog box (and other screens on the EtherScope), touch the Link- Live option to share (upload) a file to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com.
Files can be attached to a test result or uploaded individually to the Uploaded Files page on Link-Live.
The example below shows the Link-Live sharing screen for a screenshot image.
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The SAVE TOLAST TEST RESULT option attaches the image to your most recently run AutoTest, Performance, iPerf, or Cable Test result on Link-Live.com.
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Sharing from the Files App

Files from internal or external storage can also be shared to Link-Live.com from the Android
Files app. For most file types, you can only
upload one selected file at a time, but multiple image files can be shared at once.
1. With the Files app opened, navigate to the folder containing the files you want to share using the left-side navigation drawer.
2. Long press on a file to select it.
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3. Touch the share icon in the top toolbar.
4. If needed, touch the Link-Live option.
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5. Enter any Comments you would like attached to your file.
6. Select SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT or SAVE TO UPLOADED FILES.
You files are uploaded and viewable on Link­Live.com.
See the Link-Live chapter for more information on using Link-Live with your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.

Saving a Screenshot

On the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition unit, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time for one second to save a screenshot of the current screen. (See Buttons and Ports for button locations).
When a screenshot is taken, the unit beeps and displays the captured screenshot notification in the Notification Panel. Open the notification to share the image using Link-Live, Bluetooth, or another configured application.
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EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Settings and Tools

The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition features a common set of tools and General
Settings that apply to multiple NetAlly apps
and testing behaviors. This chapter covers settings, icons, and notifications specifi c to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
(See the Device Settings topic for information on the Android system settings.)
Access common settings and informational screens for the NetAlly testing apps (like AutoTest or Capture) by opening the left-side Navigation Drawers or Settings .
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Navigation Drawer

Many Android apps, including the NetAlly test apps, contain additional settings, tools, and information in a "navigation drawer" that slides out from the left side of the screen.
To open the navigation drawer:
l Touch the menu icon at the top left of
the testing application screens.
l Touch and drag (swipe) to the right from
the very left side of the app screens.
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As an example, the AutoTest navigation drawer (above) provides access to the enabled AutoTest
profiles, AutoTest Settings, General Settings,
and the About screen.
Settings for each specific app are described in the chapter for the app.
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About Screen

General Sett ings and Tools
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The About screen displays the serial number, MAC addresses, software versions, SFP details and current AllyCare contract status for your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
If a User-Defined MAC is enabled in the NetAlly apps' General Settings, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen.

Exporting Logs

The About screen contains the Export Logs function, which allows you to save your unit's logs for analysis by NetAlly's technical support team.
Touch the EXPORT LOGS link on the About screen to download a .tgz file to the Downloads folder on your unit. Open the Files app to transfer the file using email or another method. (See Managing Files.)
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Test and Management Ports

The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition has two wired RJ-45 copper ports, a fiber port, and two Wi-Fi radios, each with specific test or management functions described in this section.
Either the top copper port or fiber port can act as the Wired Test Port, so in total, the EtherScope has four network interfaces: 1 Wired Test, 2 Wi-Fi Test, 3 Wired Management, and 4 Wi-Fi Management.
Refer to Buttons and Ports and the technical
Specifications if needed.
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Configuring the Ports

The NetAlly apps' General Settings control EtherScope's use of the test and management ports. The General Settings are accessible from the left-side navigation drawer in NetAlly's testing apps, such as AutoTest, Capture, and iPerf.
The app-specific settings for many of the individual NetAlly testing apps (like the iPerf Settings above) also let you choose which ports the app uses for its test or analysis.
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All of the ports are described below next to their corresponding status icons.
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Test Ports

EtherScope runs Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests, Captures, Discovery, and comprehensive network analyses over the test ports.
You must run an AutoTest Wired or Wi-Fi Profile in order to establish a link on the Wired or Wi­Fi test ports. If the AutoTest app is not currently open, the last Wired Profile in the profile list runs automatically when you power on the unit or EtherScope detects a new copper link in the top Wired Test Port. Wired fiber connections and Wi-Fi Profiles must be started manually in the AutoTest app.
NOTE: If both the top fiber and copper ports are connected to an active network, the EtherScope uses the fiber link as the Wired Test Port connection.
Wired Copper Test Port: The copper test port is the RJ-45 port on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
Wired Fiber Test Port: The SFP and fiber test port is also on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
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Wi-Fi Test Port: The internal Wi-Fi test adapter is a 4x4 Dual-band 802.11ac wireless radio. To disable, see General Settings in the testing apps' left-side navigation drawer.

Management Ports

EtherScope can run Discovery, Ping/TCP Connect tests, Path Analysis, and iPerf tests on the management ports, but not AutoTests, packet captures, or Performance tests.
The Management Ports provide a more stable network connection than the Test Ports, as the Test Ports may frequently drop link and reconnect or resume scanning.
Wi-Fi Management Port: The internal Wi-Fi management port runs on the main Android system's 1x1 Dual-band 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0 wireless adapter, which is configured in the Android Device Settings. See Connecting to Wi-
Fi to configure this connection.
Wired Management Port: The wired management port is the RJ-45 port on the left side of the unit.
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Test and Port Status Notifications

EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition shows noti­fications from the NetAlly testing apps and unit ports in the top Status Bar and Notification
Panel. Swipe down on the Status Bar to view
the notifications.
On each notification, you can touch the title and down arrow to expand the box and view more details or options.
The following EtherScope icons may appear in your Status Bar with the meanings described.
NOTE: Read Test and Management Ports for descriptions of the port functions.
Also, see General Settings for settings that control port functions.
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Test Port Notifications

Active network connections on the test ports are established using the AutoTest app.
A Wired Test Port connection, called the "Wired Port" in app settings, is established in either the top RJ-45 Ethernet port or the top Fiber port.
NOTE: If both the fiber and top copper ports are connected to an active network, the EtherScope uses the fiber link as the "Wired Port" for testing.
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The Wi-Fi Test Port status displays with the wireless channel number under a Wi-Fi or Link icon.
When the EtherScope unit is dwelling on a Wi-Fi channel (in this case channel 6), the channel number is static and the Wi-Fi icon displays above it.
When the EtherScope is scanning wireless channels for discovery, Wi-Fi analysis, or air quality measurements, the number changes dynamically to show which channel is currently being scanned.
When the EtherScope unit is connected to an AP on a Wi-Fi channel, the channel number is static, and the Link icon displays above it.
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Periodic AutoTest is running or has
completed. When Periodic AutoTest is running,
the Wired and/or Wi-Fi Test Ports may not be
available to other testing apps.

Management Port Notifications

A Management Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port and/or the main Android Wi­Fi adapter.
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A Wired Mana gement Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port. Its details are displayed under the Management Port notification (above).
A Wi-Fi Management Port connection is established via the main Android Wi-Fi adapter. Its details are displayed under the Management Port notification.
If your Management connection is lost, the following notification displays.

Discovery Notifications

The Discovery notifications show the progress of the discovery process. See the Discovery app chapter for more information.
The active discovery process is running and
has progressed to the specified percentage.
No links are currently available for active
discovery, either because none of the ports
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enabled for discovery are connected or AutoTest is running. Discovery is temporarily disabled when AutoTest is running.
PoE
Your unit is connected to a Power over
Ethernet source. See PoE Charging.

VNC/Link-Live Remote

A remote VNC connection is active through a standalone VNC client and/or the Remote function in Link-Live Cloud Service.
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EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition General Settings

EtherScope's General Settings control test and management-related connections that affect multiple test apps.
Access the General Settings from the left-side
navigation drawer in the NetAlly testing
apps, such as AutoTest, Discovery, Capture, iPerf, etc.
See also Test and Management Ports and Test
and Port Status Notifications for related
information on port functionality and status icons.
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Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi General Settings control functions of the Wi-Fi Test Port functions.
Use Wi-Fi test port: Enable or disable Wi-Fi tests, connections, and measurements in the testing apps, including AutoTest Wi-Fi Profiles and the Wi-Fi analysis app.
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NOTE: This setting does not disable the main Android device Wi-Fi function, which controls the Wi-Fi Management port con­nection. See Device Settings to disable the Android Wi-Fi.
Country: Set the unit for legal operation in your country. This setting affects the Wi-Fi bands and channels on which the unit transmits.
Wi-Fi Bands and Channels: Select the wireless frequency bands and channels the unit scans for devices and measurements such as utilization.
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From this screen, you can also choose or enter a custom Dwell Time, meaning the amount of time the EtherScope lingers on each channel gathering data. Tap the Dwell Time field to adjust this setting.
Combine Utilization: Enable this setting to combine 802.11 and non-802.11 channel utilization into one total utilization measurement. In environments with 802.11ax traffic, turn this setting on to accurately measure channel utilization. When this setting is enabled, EtherScope app screens that
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typically show both 802.11 and non-802.11 utilization, such as the Wi-Fi Channels Map, will instead show only total utilization.
User-Defined MAC: This setting affects the Wi-Fi
Test Port only. Tap the toggle switch to enable
a user-defined MAC address. When enabled, an additional User-Defined MAC field appears under the toggle setting. Touch the lower field to enter your desired MAC address for the EtherScope. When a User-Defined MAC is enabled, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen and on relevant test result screens.
Note that both Wi-Fi and Wired test ports have their own User-Defined MAC settings.

Wired

Wired General Settings control functions of the
Wired Test Port.
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Test PoE before Link: By default, an AutoTest
Wired Profile performs the Link test before the
PoE test may be able to complete. Enable this setting to make your EtherScope complete the PoE test before the Link test. Enabling this setting forces PoE negotiation to be completed before establishing link, improving com­patibility with some switches.
Charge Battery via PoE: This setting is enabled by default. If you do not want your EtherScope unit to charge when connected to a switch with PoE, touch the toggle button to disable.
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An AutoTest Wired Profile must run and detect PoE availability before the unit can use it for charging.
See also PoE Charging.
Receive Only: Enabling this setting prevents the EtherScope from transmitting packets on the
Wired Test Port. You can also use the Stop After
function in Wired AutoTest Profile Settings to hide the AutoTest cards that require transmit capability. Set the AutoTest Stop After setting to Switch. Otherwise, when Receive Only is enabled, the Wired DHCP/Static IP test shows a Result Code of "Interface is configured to only receive packets," and the subsequent tests do not run.
User-Defined MAC: This setting affects the Wired
Test Port only. Tap the toggle switch to enable
a user-defined MAC address. When enabled, an additional User-Defined MAC field appears under the toggle setting. Touch the lower field to enter your desired MAC address for the EtherScope. When a User-Defined MAC is enabled, (User-defined) appears next to the
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MAC address on the About screen and on relevant test result screens.

Management

These settings affect management-related functions on the EtherScope, including remote access.
VNC
Touch VNC to open the VNC settings screen and configure your unit's VNC connections for remote operation.
See Remote Access for more information about connecting to a VNC client or Link-Live Remote.
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Allow VNC Connections: Touch the toggle button to enable or disable remote connections from VNC clients.
Port number: Touch to enter a port number other than the default.
Password: Touch to enter a password, which a VNC user must enter to access the EtherScope interface remotely.
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NOTE: If you set a Password here in the VNC settings, the password is required to connect to both a standalone VNC client and the Remote feature at Link-Live.com.
Web viewer: Touch the toggle to enable or disable web viewer access.
Web viewer port: Touch to enter a port number other than the default.
Link-Live Remote
This setting enables or disables the Ether­Scope's remote control function in Link-Live
Cloud Service at Link-Live.com.
NOTE: The Link-Live Remote feature is only available to customers with an active AllyCare subscription. See NetAlly.-
com/Support for more information.
Access the Remote function on the Units page at Link-Live.com by selecting the claimed EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
Ethernet
DHCP: This setting controls IP address
assignment of the RJ-45 Wired Management
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Port on the left side of the EtherScope. By
default, DHCPis enabled. Touch this field and tap the toggle button to disable DHCP and enter static IP information.

Preferences

Distance Unit: This is the unit EtherScope uses
for distance measurements in the testing apps, specifically AirMapper and Cable Test. Touch the field to switch between Feet and Meters.
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Trending Graphs

Many of the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition testing apps feature time-based line graphs of recorded measurements, which you can pan and zoom to view different time intervals. For example, the image below shows the Signal and Utilization graphs from the AutoTest Wi-Fi Link
Screen.
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These graphs update in real time and save and display data for up to 24 hours (depending on test type and/or link status).
Under each graph, a legend table indicates the measurements that correspond to each plotted color.
For another example, the image below shows the Capture app graph.
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l To pan, or move backward and forward in
time, touch and drag (swipe) left and right on each graph.
l To zoom in on a specific point in time,
double tap the point on the graph. The view zooms in 2x (or displays half the amount of time) for each double tap.
l To zoom in or out, decreasing or increasing
the time interval displayed, drag the slider or tap the slider bar below the graphs.
The largest time interval (maximum
zoom out) is the total time data has accumulated.
l To reset the graph to the default time
interval, tap the zoom reset icon .
The zoom reset icon appears once you
have zoomed or panned on the graph.
The default time interval varies across
different apps.
The following apps and screens contain trending graphs:
l AutoTest Wi-Fi Profiles – Link and Channel l Ping/TCP – Ping Test
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l Capture l Discovery – Interface Statistics l Wi-Fi – RF and Traffic Statistics l Performance l iPerf
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Common Icons

The icons below appear in multiple NetAlly test and Android apps.
Menu Icon - opens the left navigation drawer or other menus
Refresh Icon - restarts testing and measuring on the current screen
Settings Icon - opens configuration options for the current app
Save Icon - saves settings or files or loads saved configurations
Floating Action Button (FAB) - opens the Floating Action Menu, which contains additional actions
Action Overflow Icon - contains addi­tional actions
Directional Arrows (or Carets) ­indicate the ability to "drill in," open a screen, or expand a panel for more detailed information, or to change the order of a list
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For explanations of the EtherScope icons that appear in the Status Bar at the top of the screen, see Test and Port Status Notifications.

Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu

Many Android applications, including NetAlly's AutoTest and Discovery apps, feature a Floating Action Button or "FAB" that opens a floating action menu with more options for analysis.
The FAB on the main AutoTest app screen allows you to add new testing Profiles.
The FAB on the Discovery app's Details screen opens other apps for further
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testing of the selected device.
Floating action menus that appear in the testing applications are described more spe­cifically in the relevant chapters. For example,
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see Discovery App Floating Action Menu in the Discovery app chapter for a more detailed illus­tration.
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Common Tools

Web Browser/Chrome

Some of the testing apps, like AutoTest, Ping/TCP, and Discovery, give you the option to Browse to internet addresses using a web browser application. EtherScope has Google Chrome pre-installed.

Telnet/SSH

Starting with v1.1, EtherScope has the JuiceSSH application pre-installed. Both the AutoTest and Discovery apps provide options to start a Telnet or SSH session using the current device address. Selecting these options opens JuiceSSH and starts a session. You can also open JuiceSSH from the Apps screen.
The JuiceSSH app maintains a list of previous connections. When opened from a NetAlly app, JuiceSSH uses the first connection in the list that matches the IPv4 address or device name and type. If no match is found, a new connection entry is created and used.
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As a third-party app, JuiceSSH contains its own tutorials. For additional help, touch the action overflow button at the top right of the JuiceSSH app screen, and select View our FAQ.
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