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Greenlee AirScout Gigacheck Instruction Manual

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Gigacheck
Instruction Manual
52085420
© 2018 Greenlee Inc.
06/18

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  • Page 1 Gigacheck Instruction Manual 52085420 © 2018 Greenlee Inc. 06/18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents DESCRIPTION ...........................3 SAFETY ............................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................4 Operation ...........................4 Specifications..........................4 Power Adapters ..........................5 Battery ............................5 Compliance ..........................5 Limited Warranty Summary ......................5 INTRODUCTION ..........................6 COMPONENTS ..........................6–8 BASIC OPERATION..........................9 Turning Power On ........................9 Turning Power Off ........................9 Power Status LED ........................9 Device Status LED ........................9 TESTING ..........................

  • Page 3: Description

    Android application. SAFETY Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully all the safety information below before using AirScout. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the AirScout equipment or other property. Operation 1. Charge all units for at least two hours before using. 2.

  • Page 5: Battery

    EU Compliance Greenlee Inc. hereby declares that the AirScout kit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and the R&TTE Directive. A copy of the full Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from www.greenleecommunications.com/support/ compliance.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION As network infrastructure continues to develop, faster internet speeds are becoming increasingly available, with some Service Level Agreements offering 500 Mbps or even 1 Gbps. However, many technicians lack the tools necessary to test both wired and wireless throughput for these ultra-high- speed service levels.

  • Page 7: Turning Power On

    OPERATION Turning Power On Press the power button, located in the center. The power status LED will illuminate green and the device status LED will illuminate white. Within a minute, the device status LED will turn off, indicating that the unit is ready for use. NOTE: If the unit is plugged into a power source when it is powered on, the power status LED may illuminate teal instead of green.

  • Page 8: Testing

    TESTING Connecting an Android Device The GigaCheck is controlled through an Android app. Before running tests, a link must be established between the Android app and the GigaCheck. Do the following: 1. Power on the GigaCheck. When the white status LED has turned off, the device is ready to connect.
  • Page 9 4. Connect the GigaCheck to one of the LAN ports on the customer’s RG, as indicated in the app. 5. Once a connection is established between the GigaCheck and the app, a green check mark will appear in the app, and the device status LED on the GigaCheck will turn green. 6.
  • Page 10 Note: This step can be skipped if no Wi-Fi throughput test is desired. Work Order Information Speed test results are stored in a report, which can be uploaded to the Greenlee Cloud once testing is complete. A report must be created before any tests are performed.

  • Page 11: The Home Screen

    The Home Screen The home screen provides navigation to wired and wireless speed tests. If the GigaCheck is connected on Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi, the corresponding icon will be green. Otherwise, the icon will be orange (see above). If the speed test icon is tapped for a disconnected interface, the app will provide instructions to connect to that interface.

  • Page 12: Speed Test Server Configuration

    Speed Test Server Configuration (Optional) By default, the GigaCheck locates an optimal Ookla server for testing. This behavior can be changed ® in Settings > Speed Test. A custom server can be selected as shown below. Note: The Auto settings is suitable for most applications. Ethernet Speed Testing 1.

  • Page 13: Wi-Fi Speed Testing

    The test will run for about 30 seconds, after which the results will be displayed as shown below. The results are automatically stored in the report. Use the back button in the top left corner to navigate back to the home screen. Wi-Fi Speed Testing 1.

  • Page 14: Wi-Fi Measurements

    Wi-Fi Measurements The Wi-Fi Speed Check screen contains metrics that can help diagnose problems with Wi-Fi throughput. The metrics are updated every few seconds. The metrics are as follows: • Signal – The signal strength of the RG, as measured by the GigaCheck. Low signal strength in a certain part of the customer’s home might indicated the need for a range extender or a relocation of the RG.

  • Page 15: Logging Into A Technician Account

    Note: These metric quality ratings update on their own and not as a result of running a speed test. Logging into a Technician Account To upload reports and update the firmware on the GigaCheck, it is necessary to log into the Greenlee cloud. Contact Greenlee with any questions about login credentials.

  • Page 16: Uploading Reports To The Cloud

    Note: This step only needs to be performed once. On subsequent runs, the app will log in automatically. Uploading Reports to the Cloud Once logged into the Greenlee cloud, the current report can be uploaded to the cloud. To upload the current certificate, do the following: • From the home page, tap the cloud icon.

  • Page 17: Firmware Updates

    FIRMWARE UPDATES The GigaCheck app automatically checks for firmware updates for the unit. This requires being logged into the Greenlee cloud (see instructions above). When new firmware is available, it can be installed as follows: • Connect the GigaCheck to the RG via Ethernet •...
  • Page 18 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. Canada International Tel: 800-435-0786 Tel: 800-435-0786 Tel: +1-815-397-7070 Fax: 800-451-2632 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 UK (EMEA) Greenlee Communications Ltd.

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