Xtramus NuStreams-P6GW User manual

NuStreams-P6GW
User’s Manual
USM Ver 1.0

Foreword
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Table of Contents
Foreword..........................................................................................................................................2
Revision History..............................................................................................................................3
1. NuStreams-P6GW Overview.......................................................................................................6
1.1. NuStreams-P6GW General Description............................................................................6
1.2. Key Features of NuStreams-P6GW...................................................................................7
1.3. NuPAD Overview ................................................................................................................7
2. NuStreams-P6GW Function Overview.......................................................................................8
2.1. NuStreams-P6GW Interface Ports.....................................................................................8
2.2. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – LCD & LEDs.................................................................9
2.3. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – LED Status.................................................................10
2.4. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – Buttons.......................................................................12
3. Hardware Installation of NuStreams-P6GW............................................................................13
3.1. Installation for Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) Test....................................13
3.2. Installation for Switch Test ..............................................................................................14
3.3. Installation for Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) + Switch Test ....................15
3.4. Installation for WLAN (Wireless LAN) Testing...............................................................16
4. Making Settings with Front Panel Buttons & LCD .................................................................17
4.1. NuStreams-P6GW Buttons Overview .............................................................................17
4.2. NuStreams-P6GW LCD Overview....................................................................................18
4.3. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Basic Controls.........................................19
4.4. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Test Setting..............................................21
4.5. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Test Log ...................................................23
4.6. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – System Setting........................................24
4.7. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – System Information ................................25
5. NuSet-MiniPG.............................................................................................................................26
5.1. Installing/Uninstalling NuSet-MiniPG..............................................................................27
5.2. NuSet-MiniPG Overview...................................................................................................31
5.2.1. Starting NuSet-MiniPG ................................................................................................31
5.2.2. NuSet-MiniPG Overview..............................................................................................32
5.3. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Functions.....................................................................................33
5.3.1. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Functions Overview...............................................................33
5.3.2. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Function – Menu Bar..............................................................34
5.3.2.1. Menu Bar – File.....................................................................................................34
5.3.2.2. Menu Bar – Task ...................................................................................................35
5.3.2.3. Menu Bar – Log.....................................................................................................35
5.3.2.4. Menu Bar – Service...............................................................................................36
5.3.2.5. Menu Bar – Languages ........................................................................................36
5.3.2.6. Menu Bar – Help....................................................................................................36
5.3.3. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Function – Quick Launch Buttons........................................37
5.3.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect...................................................................37
5.3.3.2. Quick Launch Buttons – Load & Save................................................................37
5.3.3.3. Quick Launch Buttons – Get Task/Apply All......................................................38
5.3.3.4. Quick Launch Buttons – Get Log/Clear Log/Log Folder...................................38
5.3.4. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Function – Info/Run Select List ............................................39
5.3.5. Configuring Tasks with NuSet-MiniPG-Config..........................................................41
5.3.5.1. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Task Setting – Router .....................................................42
5.3.5.2. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Task Setting – Switch .....................................................44
5.3.5.3. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Task Setting – Router + Switch......................................46
5.4. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Functions............................................................................................48
5.4.1. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Functions Overview......................................................................48
5.4.2. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Function – Menu Bar ....................................................................50
5.4.2.1. Menu Bar – File.....................................................................................................50
5.4.2.2. Menu Bar – Config................................................................................................50
5.4.2.3. Menu Bar – Report................................................................................................51
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5.4.2.4. Menu Bar – Languages ........................................................................................52
5.4.2.5. Menu Bar – Help....................................................................................................52
5.4.3. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Function – Quick Launch Buttons ..............................................53
5.4.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect...................................................................53
5.4.3.2. Quick Launch Buttons – Port Select...................................................................53
5.4.3.3. Quick Launch Buttons – Port Config..................................................................54
5.4.3.4. Quick Launch Buttons – WLAN Config..............................................................55
5.4.3.5. Quick Launch Buttons – Counter........................................................................56
5.4.4. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Function – Info/Port Select List...................................................57
5.4.5. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Function – Control Buttons .........................................................58
5.4.6. Counter Report ............................................................................................................59
5.4.6.1. Control Buttons ....................................................................................................60
5.4.6.2. Main Display Screen.............................................................................................60
5.4.6.3. Port/Packet Setting Options................................................................................61
5.5. NuSet-MiniPG-UG Functions...........................................................................................64
5.5.1. NuSet-MiniPG-UG Functions Overview.....................................................................64
5.5.2. NuSet-MiniPG-UG Function – Menu Bar....................................................................65
5.5.2.1. Menu Bar – File.....................................................................................................65
5.5.2.2. Menu Bar – Upgrade.............................................................................................65
5.5.2.3. Menu Bar – Languages ........................................................................................72
5.5.2.4. Menu Bar – Help....................................................................................................72
5.5.3. NuSet-MiniPG-UG Function – Quick Launch Buttons..............................................73
5.5.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect...................................................................73
5.5.3.2. Quick Launch Buttons – Firmware Upgrade......................................................73
5.5.3.3. Quick Launch Buttons – FPGA Upgrade............................................................73
5.5.3.4. Quick Launch Buttons – NuPAD Firmware Upgrade.........................................73
5.5.3.4. Quick Launch Buttons – License Upgrade ........................................................74
5.5.4. NuSet-MiniPG-UG Function – Info Select List ..........................................................74
6. Controlling Tests with NuPAD..................................................................................................75
6.1. NuPAD Functions Overview ............................................................................................75
6.2. Connecting NuPAD with NuSTreams-P6GW..................................................................76
6.3. Starting DUT Tests with NuPAD ......................................................................................77
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1. NuStreams-P6GW Overview
1.1. NuStreams-P6GW General Description
NuStreams-P6GW is a four-port stand-alone Switch /Residential
Gateway (Broadband Router) test device for testing switches and
broadband routers (along with their switch ports) at wirespeed with
its 4 Switch Ports, 1 WAN Port and Wireless Module. Also,
NuStreams-P6GW can be connected to PC for accessing its simple
and easy-to-use configuration utility.
Each of NuStreams-P6GW’s 3 RUNs contains 4 Tasks. These
Tasks allow users to simultaneously perform tests in 10M Full/Half,
100M Full/Half and 1000M Full with a single button. This innovative design can greatly reduce the time
consumed when performing product tests.
With 3 different Test Types (Router, Switch, and Router + Switch) available, NuStreams-P6GW can
perform tests on switch/router, or combining each of these test subjects under “Router + Switch” Test
Type, and test a broadband router’s WAN/LAN performance at the same time.
NuStreams-P6GW supports bi-direction LAN/WAN test packets with 253 IP addresses. Each IP has its
own settings and transmitting/receiving counters, including independent statistics and calculations for
latency and Serial Number. Also, both DUT and NuStreams-P6GW’s IP addresses can be any IP of 256
IP addresses from Class C.
Embedded with a Wireless Module that complies with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0, NuStreams-P6GW can
connect to DUT wirelessly and perform wireless throughput tests.
NuStreams-P6GW comes with its own utility software. NuSet-MiniPG allows users to set DUT test
criteria, upgrading NuStreams-P6GW firmware/FPGA, and accessing detail test logs/statistics for further
analysis.
With the ability to provide high reliable test results and the best cost/performance ratio,
NuStreams-P6GW is the best solutions available for router and switch tests.

1.2. Key Features of NuStreams-P6GW
•Compact, lightweight, and portable 4-port test device for testing network switches and routers
•Flexible WAN port connection for router tests:
¾Static IP
¾DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
¾PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
•Embedded with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 wireless module, thus allowing performing wireless throughput
tests
•Supporting bi-direction LAN/WAN test packets with 253 IP addresses. Each IP has its own settings and
transmitting/receiving counters, including independent statistics and calculations for latency, Serial
Number, and VLAN Tags
•Both DUT and NuStreams-P6GW’s IP addresses can be any IP of 256 IP addresses from Class C
•Supports and can receive packet in PPP LCP, IPCP PAP formats
•Tests are performed automatically in a step-by-step manner, which makes NuStreams-P6GW a more
productive solution than traditional PC-based solutions
•NuStreams-P6GW’s hardware information, such as FPGA/Firmware version and system temperature, is
available and can be checked on its LCD screen
•LCD screen for displaying test results and related statistics
1.3. NuPAD Overview
Built to be light and easy-to-handle, NuStreams-P6GW is
designed to meet the needs of production lines. However,
considering the buttons on NuStreams-P6GW might be too
small to operate, an optional keypad NuPAD is available to
solve this inconvenience.
NuPAD is an optional keypad with intuitive platforms and
easy-to-use buttons, and can be connected to
NuStreams-P6GW in mass production line.
Although possessing no configuration functions, the lighter and
smaller NuPAD provides 3 big, durable buttons (RUN 1~3) for users to operate the test procedure easily
without touching configuration buttons on the top panel of NuStreams-P6GW.
NuPAD Key Features
•Simple, easy to operate, performing tests fast
•Easy for maintenance. If NuPAD malfunctions, there’s no need to fix/replace the NuStreams-P6GW
that’s connected to it
•Intuitive Buttons for production crews to verify test results fast
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2. NuStreams-P6GW Function Overview
2.1. NuStreams-P6GW Interface Ports
Description
A 38400 bps RJ45 Console Port for connecting NuStreams-P6GW and NuPAD
B Standard Type B USB Receptacle Port
C 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 WAN Port
D 8-Pin Mini-DIN Receptacle Diagnostic Port
E DC 12 V Power Jack
F IEEE802.11n Wireless Antenna Port for 2dBi Antenna
G 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 Switch/WAN Port
H 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 Switch/LAN Ports × 4

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2.2. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – LCD & LEDs
LCD & LEDs Descriptions
•Test Start Time
•Packets Received •Test End Time •Error Packets •Packets Transmitted •Test Fail/Pass
LCD A LCD Display
Screen Throughput (packets/second) base on pre-defined allowable tolerance
B System Status •Power •SYS •USB
C WLAN
Connection •b(IEEEE802.11b) •a(IEEEE802.11a) •g(IEEEE802.11g) •n(IEEEE802.11n)
D WAN Type •Static IP •DHCP •PPPoE
E Test Status •Pass: DUT Test Pass •Fail: DUT Test Fail
F Test Hotkey
Status •Pause: Current running test paused •Run 1/2/3: Test Task of Run 1/2/3 is
running
G Router
(LAN ↔WAN) NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Broadband Router.
H Switch (SW
2~5) NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Switch. LED 2~5 indicates the number of ports
used.
Test starts from Step 1 to Step 4
I Test Step
Status 1. Link Status Test
3. Test Starts 2. Auto Negotiation Connection Test 4. Test Finished
LEDs
J LAN Ports
(1~5) Status •Reserve •Link/ACT •Error

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2.3. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – LED Status
The table down below contains NuStreams-P6GW’s front panel LED status and their meanings.
LED Status Description
Power Green ON NuStreams-P6GW is on
Green OFF NuStreams-P6GW’s CPU system down
Green ON NuStreams-P6GW CPU system initializing
Green
Blinking NuStreams-P6GW’s CPU system active and running
Yellow ON NuStreams-P6GW is not starting properly
SYS
Yellow Green
Blinking NuStreams-P6GW is upgrading firmware
B System
Status
USB Green ON NuStreams-P6GW is connecting to PC via USB
cable
b Green On The connection is set to b(IEEEE802.11b)
a Green On The connection is set to a(IEEEE802.11a)
g Green On The connection is set to g(IEEEE802.11g)
C WLAN
Connection n Green On The connection is set to n(IEEEE802.11n)
Static IP Green ON DUT WAN connection is set to Static-IP
DHCP Green ON DUT WAN connection is set to DHCP
D WAN Type PPPoE Green ON DUT WAN connection is set to PPPoE
Pass Green ON DUT test passed
E Test Status Fail Red ON DUT test failed
Pause Yellow ON The current running test is paused
Run 1 Green ON All Tasks stored in Run 1 are running
Run 2 Green ON All Tasks stored in Run 2 are running
F Test
Hotkey
Status Run 3 Green ON All Tasks stored in Run 3 are running

LED Status Description
G Router
(LAN ↔WAN) Green ON NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Broadband Router
H Switch
(SW2~5) Green ON NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Switch. LED 2~5
indicates the number of ports used
Step 1 Green ON Link Status Test
Step 2 Green ON Auto-Negotiation connection test
Step 3 Green ON Starting DUT tests
I Test Step
Status
Step 4 Green ON Test complete, generating test results and report
Reserve Green ON LAN Port is preserved for test
Green ON LAN Port is connected to DUT
Link/ACT Green
Blinking NuStreams-P6GW is sending test packets via LAN Port
J LAN Port
Status
(1~5) Error Yellow ON Error occurred during test
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2.4. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – Buttons
Buttons Descriptions
Enter the Main Menu(*) or return to the previous Menu
Move the select cursor up
Move the select cursor down
K Configuration
Buttons
Execute the selected selection
||
Pause Pause the current running test
►
Run1 Start all Tasks set in Run 1. Up to 4 Tasks can be configured in Run 1 hotkey. Press this button to test ALL TASKS AT ONCE.
►
Run2 2nd hotkey that works as Run 1
L Operation
Buttons
►
Run3 3rd hotkey that works as Run 1
*Menu will be displayed on the LCD screen.

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3. Hardware Installation of NuStreams-P6GW
NuStreams-P6GW can perform tests on Residential Gateway (Broadband Router), Switch, or
Residential Gateway + Switch. Each test has its own different test options and parameters.
To perform tests on different DUTs mentioned above, you have to connect your NuStreams-P6GW
differently. Please see the installation structure mentioned in this chapter for more detail information.
3.1. Installation for Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) Test
While performing tests on Residential Gateway (Broadband Router), both WAN and LAN ports of the
DUT must be connected to NuStreams-P6GW with CAT-5 UTP cables as shown in the figure down below:
If NuStreams-P6GW’s WAN/LAN Ports and DUT’s ports are connected via CAT-5 UTP cables correctly,
the Link/ACT LEDs located on NuStreams-P6GW’s LAN Port Status LED will be ON accordingly.

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3.2. Installation for Switch Test
While performing tests on Switch, DUT LAN ports must be connected to NuStreams-P6GW with CAT-5
UTP cables or/and the DUT must detects the NuStreams-P6GW’s signal from its Wireless Module as
shown in the figure down below:
If both NuStreams-P6GW’s Switch Port 1~5 and DUT’s ports are connected via CAT-5 UTP cables
correctly, the Link/ACT LEDs 1~5 located on NuStreams-P6GW’s LAN Port Status LED will be ON
accordingly. If both Nustreams-P6GW and DUT are connected via Wireless connection, the last
Link/ACT LED (WLAN) will be ON accordingly.

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3.3. Installation for Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) + Switch Test
While performing tests on Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) + Switch, both WAN and LAN
ports of the DUT must be connected to NuStreams-P6GW with CAT-5 UTP cables as the installation
structure when performing tests on Residential Gateway (Broadband Router) as shown in the figure
down below:
Test options for Residential Gateway (Residential Router) + Switch and Residential Gateway
(Residential Router) are very similar, with minor differences listed in the table down below:
DUT Type Residential Gateway + Switch Residential Gateway
LAN Port Select ✓ ✘
Flow Control ✓ ✘
If NuStreams-P6GW’s WAN/LAN Ports and DUT’s ports are connected via CAT-5 UTP cables correctly,
the Link/ACT LEDs located on NuStreams-P6GW’s LAN Port Status LED will be ON accordingly.

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3.4. Installation for WLAN (Wireless LAN) Testing
As mentioned previously, NuStreams-P6GW complies with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 and can connect to
DUT wirelessly and perform wireless throughput tests. However, in order to perform wireless tests, you
have to connect NuStreams-P5G’s Switch Port 5 to one of DUT’s LAN Port as shown in the figure down
below:
For more detailed information regarding to connect NuStreams-P6GW and your DUT wirelessly, please
refer to “5.3.5. Configuring Tasks with NuSet-MiniPG-Config” and “5.4.3.4. Quick Launch Buttons –
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4. Making Settings with Front Panel Buttons & LCD
All parameters for DUT tests can be configured via control buttons located on the front panel. Also,
configuring, testing, and system information are displayed and can be viewed on the LCD screen as well.
Before performing any tests, NuStreams-P5G should be connected to DUT properly according to DUT’s
type. Please refer to 3. Hardware Installation of NuStreams-P6GW for more detail information.
4.1. NuStreams-P6GW Buttons Overview
With NuStreams-P6GW’s control buttons located on its front panel, all test parameters and system
configurations can be set via these buttons.
Buttons Descriptions
Enter the Main Menu(*) or return to the previous Menu
Move the select cursor up
Move the select cursor down
K Configuration
Buttons
Execute the selected selection
||
Pause Pause the current running test
►
Run1 Start all Tasks set in Run 1. Up to 4 Tasks can be configured in Run 1 hotkey. Press this button to test ALL TASKS AT ONCE.
►
Run2 2nd hotkey that works as Run 1
L Operation
Buttons
►
Run3 3rd hotkey that works as Run 1
*Menu and setting options will be displayed on the LCD screen.

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4.2. NuStreams-P6GW LCD Overview
All configuration options and system information can be viewed via NuStreams-P6GW’s LCD screen. All
options and their functions contained in the menu are listed down below:
Layer 1 Menu Layer 2 Menu Description
Modify Run
1~3 You can configure test parameters for Run 1~3 under this menu. Each Run can hold up to 4 Tasks
Test Setting Load Default Restore all parameters stored in Run 1~3 to default value
View Log View test logs generated after the tests are complete
Clear Log Delete all logs stored in NuStreams-P6GW
Store Log Test reports will be stored automatically if this function is enable
Test Log
Full Warning System will issue warnings when log storage memory is running out
Buzzer If enabled, system will buzz whenever a button is pressed
Password You can set new password for the system under this menu
Date/Time System date and time can be configured under this menu
System Setting
Load Default Restore all system settings to default value
System Information N/A Display detailed system information
Test Settin
g
Modif
y
Run 1
Modif
y
Run 2
Modif
y
Run 3
Load Default
Test Lo
g
V
iew Lo
g
Clea
r
Lo
g
Store Log On/Of
f
Full Warnin
g
On/Of
f
S
y
stem Settin
g
Buzzer On/Of
f
Password
Date/Time
Load Default
S
y
stem Information
La
y
er 1 Menu La
y
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4.3. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Basic Controls
The table down below shows NuStreams-P6GW’s basic controls.
Basic Setting Controls
Function Control Button Action LCD Display
Entering Main
Menu Press button to enter NuStreams-P6GW’s main
menu. ↓
Back to
Previous
Menu Press button to go back to the previous menu. ↓
Moving
Selection
Cursor
Press to move the selection cursor up, or press
to move the selection cursor down. ↓
Entering
Selected
Option Press button to enter the menu option you chose. ↓

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Basic Test Performing Controls
Function Control Button Action LCD Display
Start All Tasks
Set in Run 1~3
Press ►Run1 button to start all Tasks set in Run 1,
press ►Run2 button to start all Tasks set in Run 2,
and press ►Run3 button to start all Tasks set in Run
3.
All Tasks set in the Run will be performed at the same
time after pressing ►Run1, ►Run2, or ►Run3
button.
↓
Pause Press || Pause button to pause the current running
test. Press || Pause button to resume.
Stop All
Running Tests
& Exit Press button to stop all running tests and exit. ↓