netAlly ETHERSCOPE nXG User manual

The EtherScope™ nXG is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing copper, ber, and Wi-Fi
networks. This Portable Network Expert features applications developed by NetAlly for network
discovery, measurement, and validation.
AutoTest – Verify your network layers 1
through 7 in seconds.
Ping/TCP – Validate and monitor
responsiveness and connectivity.
Capture – Record Wired or Wi-Fi frames
with lters.
Discovery – Identify and analyze all
devices on your network.
Wi-Fi – Identify APs, SSIDs, clients, and
channels from your location.
Path Analysis – Trace Layer 2 and 3
routes.
AirMapper™ – Perform Wi-Fi site surveys
and generate heat maps in Link-Live.
Performance – Measure up to four
streams at 10G line rate.
iPerf – Test Wired or Wi-Fi connections
to a NetAlly Test Accessory or server.
Link-Live – Upload, manage, and
analyze results and data in the Cloud.
App Store – Download and install
third-party Android applications.
Cable Test – Determine length, status,
and wiremapping, and employ toning.
EtherScope™nXG
Quick Start Guide
1G/10G Fiber Port
RJ-45 Cable Test
and Management
Port
USB Type-A
Port
External
Antenna Port
Micro SD
Card Slot
USB Type-C
and Power
Port
Touchscreen
Microphone
Power Button
and LED
Volume
Buttons
Speaker
RJ-45 Ethernet
Port with Link
and Activity LEDs
Camera
and
Flash
View the complete User Guide and instructional videos
from the Home screen of your EtherScope nXG.
NetAlly.com

Power Up and Connect
Your EtherScope nXG includes a USB-C 15V/3A (45 W) power adapter. Other USB-C power adapters
are not supported. EtherScope nXG can also charge via 802.3at (25.5 W) PoE using the top RJ-45 port.
• To begin charging the internal battery, plug the included power adapter into the le-side USB-C
port. The unit will fully charge in 2-3 hours via AC power. The power LED button turns red when
the unit is charging and o at full charge. Press it briey to view the battery level on the screen.
• To fully start up the EtherScope nXG, hold down the power button for approximately one second,
until the power button LED turns green.
• For wired testing capabilities, connect your EtherScope nXG to a network using the RJ-45
Ethernet port or Fiber port on the top of the unit.
Start Testing
When you power on the EtherScope nXG, the AutoTest, Discovery, and Wi-Fi apps begin collecting
available wired and Wi-Fi data from your network in the background. Open Discovery or Wi-Fi to view
discovered devices on your networks, or open AutoTest and run test “Proles.” An AutoTest Prole is
a series of tests and their saved connection and threshold settings. Aer running a prole, you can
touch the individual test cards to view more details, retest, or open other apps for further analysis.
For more options, tap the Floating Action Button (FAB) at the lower right corner of app screens.
Touch the Menu button or Settings button to congure apps and tests for your network.
To return Home and open other apps, tap the home button at the bottom of the screen.
Navigate the Android Interface
The EtherScope nXG touchscreen supports many of the operations typical of any Android device. Use
dragging and swiping motions to navigate through apps, open side menus, drag down the notica-
tion panel from the top, and drag up the Apps screen from the bottom of the Home screen.
The main navigation buttons are always shown at the very bottom of the touchscreen:
The back icon returns to the previous screen.
The circle icon opens the Home screen.
The square icon displays your recently used applications for easily switching between them.
The Android operating system also allows you to add third-party apps from the NetAlly App Store. To
download these curated apps, rst visit our Link-Live website, and claim your unit.
Connect to Link-Live
Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting
your test results. AutoTest data is automatically uploaded once your EtherScope nXG is “claimed” to
Link-Live and properly congured.
To start, create a user account at Link-Live.com, and sign in.
The rst time you sign in, a pop-up window prompts you to claim a device. If you already have other
devices claimed, go to the Units page from the le-side drawer, and select the Claim Unit
button at the lower right corner of the page. Then, select the EtherScope nXG image.
On your EtherScope nXG Home screen, open the Link-Live app , and touch CLAIM NOW.
Tap QUICK CLAIM in the Link-Live app’s claiming dialog to claim without entering the MAC address.
To learn more about Link-Live.com and view video tutorials, open Support from the le-side
navigation drawer on the website.
Other Helpful URLs
NetAlly.com/Products/EtherScopenXG for product information
NetAlly.com/Registration to register your product
NetAlly.com/Support for technical assistance
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