IDEAL Networks SignalTEK 10G User manual

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SignalTEK 10G
User Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Guida utente
Manual de usuario
Guia do Usuario
用户指南
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Contents
Introduction
Key Functions
Home Screen
IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud
Getting Started
Transmission Testing (Cable and Network)
Network, PoE and Wiremap Testing
Creating a Test Report
Creating a Job
Menu Tree

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Introduction
The new SignalTEK 10G measures the maximum bandwidth of the network and data
cabling up to 10 Gigabits per second. By simulating actual network trac users can
test, troubleshoot and document network and data cable performance up to 10 Gigabit
Ethernet standards.
SignalTEK 10G has Wi-Fi connectivity to connect seamlessly to the free AnyWARE
Cloud test management software. AnyWARE Cloud oers pre-configuration, label
printer connectivity and PDF report generation.
Key Functions
USB Type A
USB Type C
Charging Port
LED Indicator
When power OFF
Flashing Green = Charging
Solid Green = Fully Charged
When power ON
White/Green flashing = Charging
White/Red flashing = Low
Battery
Autotest
Button (Press
to start
next test in
sequence)
High Voltage
Warning
Disconnect cable
immediately Status Connection
Blue when both units
are paired
Touch Screen
Display
Home Button
Back
button
Test in
progress
Pass/Fail
Indication
Discarding
errored frames
Interface rate
used
Power Button
RJ45 Wiremap
Test Port
SFP Test
Port
RJ45
Ethernet
Test Port
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Test Count is
the number of
tests saved/
USB device
status
Stats, Online Help and
Settings
Active job name, total number
of tests and progress bar
Red = Fail
Green = Pass
Grey = Untested
Last Test
Completed with
Pass/Fail Status
Test Interface
Selection
Display and
Remote ports
connection
information
JOBS menu
displays all jobs
stored on the
tester
SYNC to upload/
download tests
to AnyWARE
Cloud or export
to USB drive
Home Screen
Display and Remote Unit
Interface and Information
Click to view
current test
information
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IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud
With IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud, you no longer have to download and install
test management software to a PC.
Create an account at https://anyware.idealnetworks.net
Please use: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox.
IDEAL AnyWARE CLOUD allows management of projects using the
SignalTEK 10G
1. Who has the certifier
2. Date of last software update
3. When the results were last synchronized
Field
Technician
on the
jobsite
Project
Manager
Cable
Manufacturer
Ideal
Networks
Technical
Support
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Please register your SignalTEK 10G to receive updated information at:
https://www.idealnetworks.net
An account is required to download software and documentation.
Link SignalTEK 10G to your AnyWARE account.
Select the Navigation menu:
Select "Device", add your SignalTEK 10G with
on the menu at the top right.
Enter the identifier of your SignalTEK 10G via the
entry screen.
IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud
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Getting Started
Before you start using your SignalTEK 10G, follow the steps below to ensure
you take advantage of all the features your SignalTEK 10G has to oer.
1. Press the power button on both units.
2. Fully charge the display and remote units using the power supply included
in your case.
3. Connect the display and remote units using the supplied ethernet cable.
4. Choose your language via Settings - Set Language.
5. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired.
6. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
7. Cable Qualification Test: Connect the display unit directly for cable
qualification test
8. Network Bandwidth Qualification Test: Connect the display unit and the
remote unit to the network (switches)
9. IP Network Test: Connect the display unit to the network and set the
IP address to Dynamic (DHCP) via Settings - Network - IPv4 - IP
Assignment
10. For optical interface involved test, make sure the SFP used with the
tester is matching the fiber and other SFP’s type and signal level within
the Rx power range. MGK series SFP Kit (to be ordered separately) is
recommended to assure the correct measurement results.
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Transmission - Cable Data Test
1. Connect a cable under test (Fibre duplex/simplex via SFP or Copper)
between display and remote units.
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired.
3. Set link speed to Auto via Settings - Network - RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Click: ANALYZE - Cable Data - Settings - Expected line rate 10G and
frame size 1518 - Tick - Return to test page - press Test
5. Save the results
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Transmission - Max Throughput Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired.
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Select Test template on dierent frame size
5. Select Pass/Fail limit via a set of standard limit or custom limit and save
change
6. Run the Test and flip graphic results to tabular
7. Save the results
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Transmission - Uptime Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network - RJ45
- Link Speed
4. Set up bandwidth, frame size and test duration in Custom Data settings
5. Use default frame loss count 0 as Pass/Fail limit and save all changed
setup
6. Press Test key to run the test
7. Save the results
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Transmission - Custom Data Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network - RJ45
- Link Speed
4. Set up bandwidth, frame size and test duration in Custom Data settings
5. Use default frame loss count 0 as Pass/Fail limit and save all changed
setup
6. Press Test key to run the test
7. Flip graphic presentation to detailed tabular results view
8. Save the results
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Transmission - Web Data Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Set up No. of sessions, frame loss type & Limit and test duration in
Custom Data settings
5. Press Test key to run the test
6. Packet loss and jitter/delay info will be presented
7. Save the results
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Transmission - VoIP Data Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Set up number of calls, frame loss type & Limit and test duration in VoIP
Data settings
5. Press Test key to run the test
6. Packet loss and jitter/delay info will be presented
7. Save the results
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Transmission - Video Data Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Set up No. of streams, definition, frame loss type & Limit and test duration
in Video Data settings
5. Press Test key to run the test
6. Packet loss and jitter/delay info will be presented
7. Save the results
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Transmission - CCTV Data Test
1. Connect both display and remote units to the network or cable under test
2. Pair the remote unit with the display unit via Settings - Pairing. The
status connection will light up blue once successfully paired
3. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
4. Set up No. of Cameras, Resolution, codec, frame loss type & Limit and test
duration in CCTV Data settings
5. Press Test key to run the test
6. Packet loss and jitter/delay info will be presented
7. Save the results
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Network Test - PING4 and PING6
1. Connect the display unit to the network under test
2. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
3. Set the IP address to Dynamic (DHCP) via Settings - Network - IPv4 - IP
Assignment
4. After the unit link up and acquired IP address, the tester is ready to setup
5. Set up number of PING running, Pause time, packet size and Target URL
6. Press Tes t key to run the test
7. To check PING result detail, click the destination URL to have more
detailed info. Repeat procedure for PING 6 Test
8. Save the results
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Network Test - Trace Route
1. Connect the display unit to the network under test
2. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
3. Set the IP address to Dynamic (DHCP) via Settings - Network - IPv4 - IP
Assignment
4. After the unit link up and acquired IP address, the tester is ready to setup
5. Set up the target of Trace Route URL, max hop, type and time out
6. Press Test key to run the test
7. Save the results
8. Repeat procedure for Trace Route 6 Test
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Network Test - NetScan
1. Connect the display unit to the network under test
2. Set the link speed to Auto in the display unit via Settings - Network -
RJ45 - Link Speed
3. Set the IP address to Dynamic (DHCP) via Settings - Network - IPv4 - IP
Assignment
4. After the unit link up and acquired IP address, the tester is ready to setup
5. Press Test key to run the test with list of network devices detected
6. Change the result presentation from IP address to MAC address
7. Save the results
8. IPv6 Netscan can be done in the same procedure
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