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PN 3460305
June 2011, Rev. 2, 6/2011
© 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

     ETWORK NALYSIS ABLET Getting Started Guide PN 3460305 June 2011, Rev. 2, 6/2011 © 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks' opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Establishing a Wired or Fiber Connection ................. 18 Establishing a Wireless Connection ................... 20 Enabling the Wi-Fi Adapters ....................21 Configuring the OptiView XG for Use with Your Network ............25 Context-Sensitive Help System ....................26 Operating the OptiView XG on Battery Power ................. 27 Battery Operation .......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Power Connector ........................ 36 VGA Port for External Monitor ..................36 Controlling the OptiView XG from a Remote Computer ............37 Remote PC Requirements ....................37 Installing the Remote User Interface ................. 37 Using the Remote User Interface ..................38 Encrypting Data Over the Remote User Interface ............

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    • Do not short circuit or disassemble batteries. • Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 70°C. • Use charging procedures specified in manual. • Use only Fluke Networks supplied charger and battery packs in the instrument. • Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Caution ...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Symbols The following symbols appear on the product or in the manual. Table 1. Symbols  Not for connection to public telephone systems. Please read manual for safety.   Shock hazard.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The flexible user interface allows for custom presentation of information and test results to meet specific needs. The OptiView XG also provides accurate reporting and documentation of the network. PORT A PORT B...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Package Contents Verify that the following items are supplied with your OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet. Batteries Soft Case OptiView XG SFP Adapter Stylus Shoulder Strap AC Adapter Power Cord Flash Drive...
  • Page 9 Includes Remote User Interface software, Help System, and — Getting Started Guide in multiple languages, PDF format. Registration Card Fluke Networks can best serve you when you register online at www.flukenetworks.com. — If you cannot register online, please fill out and return the...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Optional Accessories The following accessories were available when this manual was printed. For an updated list see www.flukenetworks.com. 10 Gbps Fiber Tap Directional Antenna with Mounting Hardware NE TW PO WE OR K PO...
  • Page 11 OPV-DIRECT-ANT Spectrum XT applications. Omnidirectional Omnidirectional antenna for use with AirMagnet applications. OPV-OMNI-ANT Antenna Keyboard Small-footprint USB keyboard for connection to OptiView XG. OPVS2-KB Hard Case Hard-sided carrying case. OPVXG-HCASE Removable Hard Removable hard drive, supplied in static-resistive bag. OPVXG-RHD...

  • Page 12: Shipping Damage

    To register, go to http://www.flukenetworks.com/registration. If you do not already have an account, select the Create Account button to proceed. You can also register the OptiView XG by filling out the registration card and sending it to Fluke Networks. Registration provides the following benefits: •...

  • Page 13: Connectors, Controls, And Indicators

    Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Link Speed Link Utilization Wi-Fi Indicators Indicator Indicator Display Power Switch GLZ01.EPS Figure 4. Front View Link Speed Indicator, see page 19. Link Utilization Indicator, see page 19. Wi-Fi Indicators, see page 24. Power Switch, see page 13.
  • Page 14 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide USB Port Port A Port B Port C Port D External Antenna Connector <View of network connectors> Link Speed and Utilization Indicators Fans Wi-Fi Status Indicators GLZ02.EPS Figure 5. Top View USB Port, see page 35.
  • Page 15 Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Carry Strap Carry Strap Post Post Management Port eSATA Port USB Ports Power Connector VGA Port GLZ05.EPS Figure 6. Left and Right Side Views Carry strap post, for connecting carry strap. eSATA connector, see page 35. VGA Port, see page 36.
  • Page 16 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Kensington Security Slot/Attachment Point for Directional Antenna Stylus Dock Stand Battery #2 Battery #1 Batteries GLZ08.EPS Figure 7. Rear View Batteries, see page 27. Stand, see page 17. Stylus and Dock, see page 16.

  • Page 17: Powering On

    • If the OptiView XG is powered-on, see the Battery Status Window (see page 28) to verify that batteries are fully charged. • If the OptiView XG is powered-off use the Battery Charge Status LED (see page 27) or the Battery Charge Indicators on the batteries (see page 28) to verify that batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 18: Sleep Mode

    Settings that you configure in the OptiView Settings screens are retained through Sleep and Shutdown cycles. Discovery and Traffic Analysis data are not retained. To resume from Sleep mode, press the power button. Two fully-charged batteries will last approximately 36 hours when the OptiView XG is in Sleep mode.

  • Page 19: Powering-Off

    Powering-Off Powering-Off If you plan to leave the OptiView XG in Sleep mode while unplugged from the AC adapter for an extended period, power-off the OptiView XG to avoid fully discharging the batteries. When the OptiView XG has been powered-off (using Windows Shut down), battery life is determined by the internal discharge rate of the lithium-ion batteries, which is approximately 5- 10% per month.

  • Page 20: Stylus

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Stylus The stylus is docked in the upper right corner of the rear panel. Slide it out to use it; slide it back in for storage. GLZ07.EPS Figure 10. Stylus and Dock The multi-touch screen is designed for use with a stylus.

  • Page 21: Extending The Stand

    Extending the Stand Extending the Stand The stand is a convenient feature for desktop use. To extend the stand, pull at the recessed portion located at the bottom of the stand. To retract the stand, push it back in until it snaps in place.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Optiview Xg To A Network

    Getting Started Guide Connecting the OptiView XG to a Network You can connect the OptiView XG to a network via network ports A, B, C, or D, or via the built-in wireless adapters. The OptiView XG’s management port can be used for remote control of the analyzer (from a separate network).
  • Page 23 Connecting the OptiView XG to a Network Caution To prevent equipment damage, do not connect the OptiView XG Port A or Port B to a telephone line or an ISDN line. Link Speed and Utilization Indicators There are two link status indicators for each network port: Link Speed (on the left) and Utilization (on the right).

  • Page 24: Establishing A Wireless Connection

    802.11 and RF interference analysis as well as for site survey projects. The OptiView XG tablet includes two Wi-Fi adapters: Wi-Fi 1 is for general use. Wi-Fi 2 and the spectrum analyzer are reserved for use by Fluke Networks AirMagnet applications.

  • Page 25: Enabling The Wi-Fi Adapters

    Enabling the Wi-Fi Adapters If Fluke Networks received approval to enable the Wi-Fi adapters for use in your country before your OptiView XG was shipped to you, and you purchased a model with wireless capabilities, the Wi-Fi adapters are already enabled.
  • Page 26 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Wi-Fi Adapters Enabled If the Wi-Fi adapters are enabled, the OptiView Power Control application will open as shown below. Use the application to manage power for the adapters you want to use.
  • Page 27 Connecting the OptiView XG to a Network 3. Select the word “Disconnected.” The OptiView Settings screen will be displayed, with the Wireless icon highlighted at the left edge of the screen. If the wireless adapters have not been enabled, this will say “Disabled.”...
  • Page 28 3. Select the Connect to Wireless Network... button. 4. Select the desired network and follow the Windows 7 prompts. The OptiView XG will connect to networks based on the profile preferences you create. View and manage your wireless network connections by selecting the Manage Wireless Networks... button shown in step 3.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Optiview Xg For Use With Your Network

    Configuring the OptiView XG for Use with Your Network 1. If your network uses a MAC access list, you will need to add the OptiView XG’s MAC addresses to the list. See the OptiView XG online help for more information.

  • Page 30: Context-Sensitive Help System

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Select the SNMP Configuration tab. Add SNMP v1 and v2 community strings and/or add SNMP v3 credentials. Select the Help button on the screen for more information. 3. Select the Extended Discovery Ranges tab to enable discovery of networks beyond the broadcast domain (off-net networks).

  • Page 31: Operating The Optiview Xg On Battery Power

    Before running the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet on batteries, connect the AC adapter to the OptiView XG and charge the batteries. Charge time is approximately 3 hours. Power/Charge Indicator The LED next to the OptiView XG power button indicates the power on/off state and the battery charge status. Table 7. Power/Charge Indicator...

  • Page 32: Displaying The Battery Charge Status Window

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Displaying the Battery Charge Status Window 1. The battery status icon is located in the Windows system tray. It appears as a battery, a charging battery, or an electrical plug. Select the icon to open the battery status window.

  • Page 33: Replacing/Hot Swapping The Batteries

    Operating the OptiView XG on Battery Power Replacing/Hot Swapping the Batteries To remove a battery, (1) press the release clip and (2) pivot the battery out from the OptiView XG case. To replace, pivot the battery in and press until it snaps into place.

  • Page 34: Battery Life In Sleep Or Shut Down Modes

    Two fully-charged batteries will last approximately 36 hours when the OptiView XG is in Sleep mode. If you plan to leave the OptiView XG in Sleep mode while unplugged from the AC adapter for an extended period, power-off the OptiView XG to avoid fully discharging the batteries.
  • Page 35 Operating the OptiView XG on Battery Power The OptiView Power Control screen will appear, as shown. 2. Switch off Wireline Ports A, B, C, and D. This will approximately double battery operation time. 3.The system must reboot to make the change. Select the Save and Restart button.

  • Page 36: Using The Touchscreen, Stylus, Keyboard, And Mouse

    Clean the touchscreen using a soft cloth that has been moistened with mild detergent. Do not spray liquid directly on the touchscreen because the liquid could seep into the OptiView XG housing. Do not use harsh cleaners on the touchscreen.

  • Page 37: Touchscreen Features (Right-Click, Etc.) And Virtual Keyboard Settings

    Using the Touchscreen, Stylus, Keyboard, and Mouse Touchscreen Features (Right-click, etc.) and Virtual Keyboard Settings You can customize certain tablet PC features in Windows 7, including “Pen and Touch” and the “Input Panel.” For example, you can adjust the amount of time you need to touch and hold a point on the screen in order to perform a right-click.

  • Page 38: Virtual Keyboard

    Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard lets you type without a hardware keyboard. This is convenient when you are on-site with the OptiView XG and a hardware keyboard is not connected. To Use the Virtual Keyboard 1. Touch the left edge of the screen to reveal the edge of the virtual keyboard. Note that you can drag the minimized keyboard up or down if it’s in your way.

  • Page 39: Connecting External Devices

    The optional directional antenna can be used in conjunction with AirMagnet Wi-Fi Analyzer PRO and Spectrum XT applications for increasing signal sensitivity when locating devices. The directional antenna can be attached to the OptiView XG as shown in Figure 16, “Attaching and Swiveling the Directional Antenna.”...

  • Page 40: Power Connector

    Power Connector Connect only the supplied AC adapter to the power connector. Connection of any other power source may damage the OptiView XG. See page 13 for the location of the power connector. VGA Port for External Monitor You can connect an external monitor or projector to the VGA port. When connecting to a projector, go to the Windows 7 Control Panel and select Connect to a projector under the Hardware and Sound heading.

  • Page 41: Controlling The Optiview Xg From A Remote Computer

    If autorun is disabled, execute the Launch.exe file in the flash drive’s root directory. Install from the OptiView XG’s Home Page To view the OptiView XG's Home page, enter the OptiView XG's IP address in your PC's web browser. Then select the Install Remote UI button.

  • Page 42: Using The Remote User Interface

    The first step in using the Remote User Interface is to launch the OptiView Browser. Double-click the desktop icon or select it from the Windows Program Menu. It is in the Fluke Networks program group. The OptiView Browser will launch, and a list of the analyzers in the local network will be displayed.

  • Page 43: Encrypting Data Over The Remote User Interface

    When an encryption key has been set, each user attempting to open a remote UI session with the OptiView XG will be prompted to enter the encryption key. When a remote encrypted session has been established via a remote PC, the encryption key will be remembered on the remote PC (and it will not have to be entered again).
  • Page 44 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide 3. Select the Remote Access tab. 4. Press the Enter Encryption Key button. 5. Select ASCII or Hexadecimal and enter the key. This key will be required when a remote user attempts to initiate a remote session.

  • Page 45: Remote Connection Termination

    TCP/IP session is terminated for any reason. Security It is common practice to leave the OptiView XG powered-on and connected to a network. This lets you become familiar with devices on the network and normal traffic patterns. However, it is important to secure the OptiView XG from theft and unauthorized use.

  • Page 46: Controlling Access To The Optiview Xg

    Otherwise, the OptiView XG can be unlocked by pressing the Enter key. OptiView XG User Accounts To control access to certain features of the OptiView XG, set up a User Account for each user. Permissions can be set for each user. The admin account must be enabled prior to setting up additional user accounts.
  • Page 47 6. Select the Enabled check box under User Account Properties. Choose options under User Account Properties by checking the check boxes. Normally, all of the boxes are selected for the administrator account. See the OptiView XG online help for descriptions of the User Account check boxes.
  • Page 48 To log off, close the OptiView application by selecting the “X” in the upper right corner or by typing Alt+F4. You will need to log in (as admin or a user) whenever you re-start the OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet or the OptiView application.

  • Page 49: Removing And Replacing The Hard Drive

    The hard drive can be removed from the OptiView XG for secure data management. Caution  To prevent damage to the OptiView XG and/or the removable hard drive, use standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) control procedures and equipment. Removing the Hard Drive The analyzer’s “Computer name”...

  • Page 50: Replacing The Hard Drive

    4. Select Change settings in the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section. Cleaning Clean the OptiView XG housing, the touchscreen, and the batteries using a soft cloth that has been moistened with mild detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not spray liquid directly on the...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the OptiView XG is not operating as expected, refer to this table for possible causes and solutions. Table 8. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause & Solution Cannot establish a network connection. The OptiView XG’s MAC addresses have not been added to the network’s MAC access list.

  • Page 52: Windows Restore Options

    4. Follow the prompts. Windows System Recovery In the event the OptiView XG’s operating system becomes unstable, and you want to return the OptiView XG to its factory default condition, you can restore the hard drive using the System Recovery utility. This will effectively erase changes that were made since the OptiView XG left the factory.
  • Page 53 Procedure Back Up Your Files If you want to keep any files that currently exist on the OptiView XG’s hard drive, use Windows Backup to save them to an external drive. You will need to deselect the “postgres” user account from the backup.
  • Page 54 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide 5. Choose an external destination drive for the backup. 6. At the screen that says “What do you want to back up?” select Let me choose and select Next.
  • Page 55 10. When the backup completes, disconnect the external drive from the OptiView XG. Restore Windows System Files 1. Disconnect all cables from the OptiView XG except the AC adapter, the keyboard, and the mouse. 2. Select the Windows 7 button and Restart the OptiView XG. When the Fluke Networks splash screen appears, press the F8 key multiple times.
  • Page 56 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide 5. At the User name and Password window, select the drop-down selector. 6. Select OptiView as the User name. You do not need to type anything in the Password box unless you have created a password for this user.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs. Temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected. Battery charging is disabled when internal temperature rises above 113°F (45°C). Altitude specification applies to OptiView XG and batteries. Maximum altitude for adapter is 2000 m (6,600 ft.).

  • Page 58: Electrical Specifications

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Electrical Specifications AC Adapter Input 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 2.0 A max AC Adapter Output 19 VDC, 4.74 A, 90 W Caution: For safe operation, use only the supplied adapter. Battery Two user-replaceable, rechargeable, 45 Watt-hour, lithium-ion battery packs.

  • Page 59: Cables

    Specifications Cables 100 Ω Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) LAN cables. Cable Types 100 Ω Shielded or Screened Twisted Pair (SeTP) LAN cables. TIA Category 3, 4, 5, 5e, and 6. ISO Class C, D and E). Cable Length Measurable cable lengths are from 3 feet (0.9 meters) to 500 feet (152 Measurement meters).

  • Page 60: Wireless Adapters 1 & 2

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Wireless Adapters 1 & 2 Data Rate 802.11a: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54 Mbps 802.11b: 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps 802.11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54 Mbps 802.11n (20 MHz): MCS0-23, up to 216 Mbps 802.11n (40 MHz): MCS0-23, up to 450 Mbps Operating 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical...

  • Page 61: Supported Network Standards

    1:2004, EN/IEC 60825-1:2007, EN/IEC 60825-2:2004+ A1:2007 Telephone The OptiView XG is NOT designed for connection to a telephone network. The OptiView XG is NOT designed for connection to an ISDN line. Do not connect to a telephone network or ISDN line except through a regulatory agency...

  • Page 62: Federal Communication Commission And Industry Canada Interference Statement

    OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Federal Communication Commission and Industry Canada Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC and IC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 63 Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. OptiView XG Identification Numbers FCC ID: WA7-OPTIVIEW-XG IC ID: 6627C-OPTIVIEW-XG...

  • Page 64: Exposure To Rf Energy

    THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. The OptiView XG is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.

  • Page 65: Europe-Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Specifications Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: •...
  • Page 66 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide Japan (5 GHz radio band method is limited to indoor use.) Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.

  • Page 67: Contacting Fluke Networks

    Contacting Fluke Networks Contacting Fluke Networks Web: www.flukenetworks.com/contact e-mail: support@flukenetworks.com Phone: • Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244 • Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435 • Brazil: 11 3759 7600 • Canada: 1-800-363-5853 • Europe: +31-(0) 40 2675 600 •...
  • Page 68 OptiView XG Network Analysis Tablet Getting Started Guide...

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