Home Screen34
Naviga ting the Android System36
Android Status Bar and Notifications 40
Notification Panel40
Apps Screen and Store44
Device Settings47
Quick Settings Panel48
Connecting to Wi-Fi52
Captive Portals55
Sharing57
Sharing Files to Link-Live58
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Saving a Screenshot62
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition
Settings and Tools63
Naviga tion Drawer64
About Screen66
Exporting Logs67
Test and Management Ports68
Configuring the Ports69
Test Ports71
Management Ports72
Test and Port Status Notifications73
Test Port Notifications74
Management Port Notifications76
Discovery Notifications77
PoE78
VNC/Link-Live Remote78
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition
General Setting s79
Wi-Fi80
Wired83
Management86
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Preferences89
Trending Graphs90
Common Icons94
Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu 95
Common Tools98
Web Browser/Chrome98
Telnet/SSH98
Flashlight101
Software Management102
Managing Files103
Files Application103
How to Move or Copy a File106
Using a Micro SD Card107
Using a USB Drive108
Ejecting Storage Media109
Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable110
Updating Software113
Remote Access119
Using VNC121
Using Link-Live Remote121
Managing NetAlly App Settings124
Resetting Testing App Defaults124
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Saving App Settings Configurations 128
Exporting and Importing Settings131
Restoring EtherScope nXG Controlled
Edition Factory Defaults136
Changing the Language138
Controlled Edition Operation140
Introduction to EtherScope nXG
Controlled Edition141
Controlling Feature Availability149
Permanently Disa bling Features155
Changing the Administrative
Password161
SNMP Configuration468
Active Discovery Ports476
Extended Ranges477
Devices Discovered Through Other
Devices482
Device Health Interval488
ARP Sweep Rate490
SNMP Query Delay491
Auto AP Grouping Rules492
Problem Settings497
TCP Port Scan Settings501
Wi-Fi Analysis App504
Wi-Fi Analysis and Discovery506
Wi-Fi App List Screens507
Wi-Fi App List Screens508
Filtering in the Wi-Fi App512
Sorting in the Wi-Fi App517
Uploading Wi-Fi Results to Link-Live 519
Wi-Fi Details Screens521
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Wi-Fi Problems Screen524
RF and Traffic Statistics Overview526
Locating Wi-Fi Devices531
Assigning a Name and Authorization
to a Device539
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NetAlly.com/Products/EtherScopenXG.
For customer support, visit
NetAlly.com/Support.
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Registering your product with NetAlly gives you
access to valuable information on product
updates, troubleshooting procedures, and
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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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l
Use the Search functionin 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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FEATUREDESCRIPTION
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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FEATUREDESCRIPTION
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 DeviceClass 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 theDevice 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.
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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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 iconor swipe right in the
Filesapp 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 iconat 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 arrowon 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 NetAllyApp 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 Appspage 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 Settingsicon 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-rotatefunctions 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
iconto open Android's Wi-Fi settings or
the Auto-Rotate iconto open Display
settings.
l Tap the pencil iconat 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 iconand 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 iconappears 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 theLink-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 TOLAST 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
Filesapp. 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 theshare icon in the top toolbar.
4. If needed, touch theLink-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 toEtherScope 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 Drawersor 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 iconat 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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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 settingsfor many of the
individual NetAlly testing apps (like the iPerfSettings 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 drawerin 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, DHCPis 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
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
JuiceSSHapplication 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 buttonat the top right of the
JuiceSSH app screen, and select View our FAQ.
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