Revision History Date Version History 2011/10/14 Ver 1.0 First draft version E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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.
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 •...
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...
Router LEDs NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Broadband Router. (LAN ↔ WAN) NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Switch. LED 2~5 indicates the number of ports Switch (SW 2~5) used. Test starts from Step 1 to Step 4 Test Step 1.
2.3. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – LED Status The table down below contains NuStreams-P6GW’s front panel LED status and their meanings. 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 NuStreams-P6GW’s CPU system active and running...
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Status Description Router Green ON NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Broadband Router (LAN ↔ WAN) Switch NuStreams-P6GW is set to test Switch. LED 2~5 Green ON (SW2~5) indicates the number of ports used Step 1 Green ON Link Status Test...
2.4. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel – Buttons Buttons Descriptions Enter the Main Menu(*) or return to the previous Menu Move the select cursor up Configuration Buttons Move the select cursor down Execute the selected selection Pause the current running test Pause ►...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Modify Run 1 Modify Run 2...
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 Press button to enter NuStreams-P6GW’s main ↓ Menu menu. Back to ↓ Previous Press button to go back to the previous menu.
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Press || Pause button to pause the current running Pause test. Press || Pause button to resume. Stop All ↓ Running Tests Press button to stop all running tests and exit. & Exit E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
4.4. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Test Setting Function Control Button Action LCD Display ↓ Move the cursor > to “Test Setting”, and press button. NuStreams-P6GW will prompt you to input the Entering Test system password. The default password is Setting Menu .
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Task and go back to Run List menu. NuStreams-P6GW supports 3 test modes: Router, Switch, and Router + Switch. For detail test setting options, please refer to “5.3.5. Configuring Tasks with NuSet-MiniPG-Config”.
4.5. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – Test Log Function Control Button Action LCD Display Entering Test Move the cursor > to “Test Log”, and press Log Menu button. Choose “View Log” from “Test Log” menu list, and View Log press button.
4.6. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – System Setting Function Control Button Action LCD Display Move the cursor > to “System Setting”, and press Entering button. NuStreeams-P6GW will prompt you to ↓ input the system password. The default password System Setting Menu .
System will ask if you really want to set all system Default Value settings to default. Press to confirm, or cancel. 4.7. NuStreams-P6GW Front Panel Functions – System Information Function Control Button Action LCD Display Entering Move the cursor > to “System Information”, and...
NuSet-MiniPG is a GUI (Graphic User Interface) configuration software that runs under Microsoft Windows environment. By connecting NuStreams-P6GW with PC to its USB Port with a USB cable, users can configure test parameters, download testing logs, and upgrade firmware/license. The figure down below is an example for connecting NuStreams-P6GW to PC via an USB cable.
*Note: Due to different Operating Systems or system settings, warning messages might pop up when installing NuSet-MiniPG or driver for your device. When this occurs, please choose the options on these pop-up warning messages that allow you to continue installing NuSet-MiniPG or device driver. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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Click Back button to go back to the previous step to modify. NuSet-MiniPG InstallShield Wizard will start installing momentarily. Click Install button to start installation. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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Click Start Programs Xtramus NuSet-MiniPG Uninstall NuSet-MiniPG. • Go to the Control Panel, choose NuSet-MiniPG from installed program list, and click “Remove” to uninstall. Please note that all of NuSet-MiniPG’s components will be uninstalled. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
5.2.1. Starting NuSet-MiniPG Before starting NuSet-MiniPG, please be sure that your NuStreamsP6GW is properly connected to your PC. The figure down below is an example for connecting NuStreams-P6GW to PC via an USB cable. You can start NuSet-MiniPG by: Starting NuSet-MiniPG Double-click NuSet-MiniPG icon located on your PC’s desktop...
NuSet-MiniPG-RT Utility designed for testing residential gateway (router) Utility designed for testing network switch and residential gateway NuSet-MiniPG-RST (router) Utility designed for upgrading NuStreams-P6GW and NuPAD’s firmware, NuSet-MiniPG-UG FPGA and hardware license. Exit Close NuSet-MiniPG. *Only ONE utility can run at the same time, and NuSet-MiniPG can only work with ONE device.
Quick Launch configuration files from your PC/NuStreams-P6GW and managing test Buttons logs. This section contains a selectable list of NuStreams-P6GW’s detailed C Info/Run Select List system information and Test List. This section displays detailed system information or all test parameters you Main Display can configure for each Task in Run 1~3.
D: DUT Model Name E: DUT Version F: Testing WAN type. Please note that loading test settings won’t be saved to NuStreams-P6GW until applied. You can save all parameter changes through Run 1~3 you made to your PC. If you haven’t saved the...
This function allows NuSet-MiniPG-Config to access all test settings (Run) from Get Task NuStreams-P6GW and show those settings in both Info/Run Select List and Main Display Window. As mentioned in sections above, each Run can hold up to 4 different Tasks. You can add new Tasks to each Run with this function.
UI to either English or Simplified Chinese. Simplified Chinese 5.3.2.6. Menu Bar – Help Help Access Xtramus Website (www.xtramus.com). Xtramus Web A “System Requirements” window will pop up and show the requirements for your PC and the FPGA/Firmware of NuStreams-P6GW.
5.3.3. NuSet-MiniPG-Config Function – Quick Launch Buttons These Quick Launch Buttons allow you to reconnect NuStreams-P6GW, access test setting files from your PC or NuStreams-P6GW, or managing test log files. 5.3.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect Reconnect If the USB connection between your PC and NuStreams-P6GW is down, a “Disconnected”...
NuStreams-P6GW, display all settings in Info/Run Select List and Main Display Window. On the other hand, Apply All button allows you to apply all the changes you’ve made to all Runs and save these settings to your NuStreams-P6GW. To load test settings from NuStreams- P6GW, click “Get Task”...
Window will show the corresponding information/Run setting. System Information To show NuStreams-P6GW’s detailed system information, click “System Information” on the Info/Run Select List. A detailed System Information will display on the Main Display Window located in the right side of the Info/Run Select List.
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Please note that the USB connection between PC and NuStreams- P6GW must be connected at all time while getting/setting tasks. All test settings stored in NuStreams-P6GW will be displayed under Test List. All parameters in each Task can be viewed or changed by the detailed configuration window displayed on the Main Display Window.
5.3.5. Configuring Tasks with NuSet-MiniPG-Config After acquiring all the Tasks stored in NuStreams-P6GW, click the specific Task you would like to configure on the Info/Run Select List to configure/view all parameters of that Task in Main Display Window as shown in the figure down below: Before configuring test parameters in each Task, please select the DUT Test Type first.
• Media Type: You can set the connection speed here Link Down Time: The connection link between DUT with the scroll-down menu. and NuStreams-P6GW will be forced to terminate when this function is enabled. • • Link Wait (Minimum): NuStreams-P6GW will attempt...
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(0~9999). Apply Run • Click this button to apply all the settings you’ve made and save the settings to NuStreams-P6GW. * Note: It is recommended to perform WLAN tests in a shielding room. Note: When WLAN is enabled, NuStreams-P6GW will attempt to connect with the first WAP (Wireless Access Point) that appears in it s SSID list.
• • Link Wait (Minimum): NuStreams-P6GW will attempt Link Wait (Time Out): NuStreams-P6GW will attempt to establish connection with the DUT and wait for the to establish connection with the DUT and wait for a minimum time (seconds). NuStreams-P6GW will keep...
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(0~9999). Apply Run • Click this button to apply all the settings you’ve made and save the settings to NuStreams-P6GW. * Note: It is recommended to perform WLAN tests in a shielding room. * Note: When WLAN is enabled, NuStreams-P6GW will attempt to connect with the first WAP (Wireless Access Point) that appears in its SSID list.
WLAN: You can turn on or off the WLAN function here. rate by Mbps. • • Attenuation(dB): You can modify the strength of Password: This field must be filled with the password transmission wave here. for WAP setting of the DUT. * E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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(0~9999). Apply Run • Click this button to apply all the settings you’ve made and save the settings to NuStreams-P6GW. * Note: It is recommended to perform WLAN tests in a shielding room. Note: When WLAN is enabled, NuStreams-P6GW will attempt to connect with the first WAP (Wireless Access Point) that appears in i ts SSID list.
Click the check-box for the switch ports you would like to apply for the test (Switch Port 1~6, where Switch Port 6 also serves as WLAN Port), and click the Apply button to apply all settings you’ve made. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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With a simple click of these Quick Launch Buttons, you can select test Quick Launch ports, access configuration files from your PC and view counter reports. Buttons This section contains a selectable list of NuStreams-P6GW’s detailed C Info/Port Select List system information and port list. Control Buttons &...
Switch Port 6 serves as WLAN Port), and click the Apply button to apply all settings you’ve made. Apply: Apply all the settings you’ve made and exit. Cancel: Cancel all the settings you’ve made and exit. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
Menu Bar, the Counter Report will be displayed on NuSet-MiniPG-ST’s Main Display Window as shown in the figure on Counter the right. Report For more detailed information regarding to Counter Report, please refer to 5.4.6. Counter Report. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
UI to either English or Simplified Chinese. 5.4.2.5. Menu Bar – Help Help Xtramus Web Access Xtramus Website (www.xtramus.com). A “System Requirements” window will pop up and show the requirements for your PC and the FPGA/Firmware of NuStreams-P6GW.
5.4.3. NuSet-MiniPG-ST Function – Quick Launch Buttons These Quick Launch Buttons allow you to reconnect NuStreams-P6GW, select test ports, access configuration files from your PC and view counter reports. 5.4.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect Reconnect If the connection between your PC and NuStreams-P6GW is down, a “Disconnected”...
Flow Control menu tab. ON: Enable Flow Control. OFF: Disable Flow Control. Apply: Save all the settings you’ve made without exiting. OK: Save all the settings you’ve made and exit. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
WAP by clicking the buttons here. If the WAP you chose is encrypted, a WLAN Password window will pop up, allowing you to input the password for that WAP. OK: Save all the setting you’ve made and exit. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
Counter Report will be displayed on NuSet-MiniPG-ST’s Main Display Window as Counter shown in the figure on the right. For more detailed information regarding to Counter Report, please refer to 5.4.6. Counter Report. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
System Information To show NuStreams-P6GW’s detailed system information, click “System Information” on the Info/Run Select List. A detailed System Information will display on the Main Display Window located in the right side of the Info/Run Select List.
The Control Buttons allow you to start/stop tests, and the Test Running Status Icon indicates if there’s a test running. Control Buttons Start test Stop test Test Running Status Icon No test is underway Test is running E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
Elapsed Time This field displays the elapsed time of performing test. You can press Apply to apply all the changes you’ve made Apply/Cancel here, or press Cancel to cancel all the changes you’ve made. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
The Show button allows you to show all TX/Rx statistics, as well as unfold all tree style tab statistics in the Main Display Screen. 5.4.6.2. Main Display Screen Main Display Screen The Main Display Screen displays counter report statistics of all ports you’ve selected for test. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
1. Please press the << button on the Pair Setting pop-up window to remove port pair setting made by NuSet-Mini-PG-ST automatically. 2. Please select a port that will be assigned as the source port from the Source Ports field. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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VID (VLAN ID) manually for each port. After inputting VID for all the ports, please press the OK button to save all the changes you’ve made and exit VLAN Setting pop-up window. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
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You can set the duration for packet transmission here in the Transmitting Setting field. By Time: NuSet-MiniPG-ST will send packets for the set amount of time. By Packet: NuSet-MiniPG-ST will send the set amount of packets. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ® XTRAMUS TECHNOLOGIES Website: www.Xtramus.com...
If you choose System Upgrade from NuSet-MiniPG Option Menu, NuSet-MiniPG-UG’s main window will pop up as shown below: Function Descriptions The Menu Bar allows you to update NuStreams-P6GW/NuPAD’s Menu Bar firmware, FPGA and NuSet-MiniPG license. With a simple click of these Quick Launch Buttons, you can reconnect to...
Firmware Upgrade on NuSet-MiniPG-UG’s Menu Bar as shown in the figure down below. 2. A message window will pop up, reminding you that all NuStreams-P6GW’s settings will be reset to default after firmware upgrading. Please click Yes to continue. Please note that all test logs stored in NuStreams-P6GW will be erased as well.
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It might take several minutes uploading firmware. Please note that the connection between NuStreams-P6GW and your PC shall remain connected at all time, and please be sure that the NuStreams-P6GW and your PC’s power remain ON during the process. 6. NuStreams-P6GW’s LCD will display messages as shown in the figure down below during firmware upgrading.
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NuPAD Firmware Upgrade 2. Connect NuStreams-P6GW’s USB Port with your PC via a USB cable as shown in the figure down below. After connecting NuPAD, NuStreams-P6GW, and your PC according the descriptions shown above, please start upgrading NuPAD’s firmware according to steps shown on the following page.
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Upgrade 1. To start upgrading NuStreams-P6GW’s firmware, click Upgrade → NuPAD Firmware Upgrade on NuSet-MiniPG-UG’s Menu Bar as shown in the figure down below. 2. Select NuPAD’s firmware (in the format of “*.bin”) stored in your PC, then click “Open”.
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8. When the firmware completes uploading, NuPAD’s LCD will display messages as figure shown down below. 9. NuPAD will reboot and try to re-connect with NuStreams-P6GW after upgrading its firmware. Please remove the USB cable between your PC and NuStreams-P6GW when NuPAD is connecting to NuStreams-P6GW.
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Upgrade on NuSet-MiniPG-UG’s Menu Bar as shown in the figure down below. 2. A License Update window will pop up, showing licenses for NuSet-MiniPG and NuStreams-P6GW. Please click the Load button located on the upper-left part to start updating license.
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Upgrade button located on License Update window’s bottom-right part to finish upgrading your license. License Upgrade (Contd.) If you have any problems with your NuStreams-P6GW/NuSet-MiniPG’s licenses, please contact Xtramus Technologies with the following contact information: E-mail: sales@xtramus.com Tel: +886-2-8227-6611 Fax: +886-2-8227-6622 E-mail: sales@xtramus.com...
UI to either English or Simplified Chinese. 5.5.2.4. Menu Bar – Help Help Xtramus Web Access Xtramus Website (www.xtramus.com). A “System Requirements” window will pop up and show the requirements for your PC and the FPGA/Firmware of NuStreams-P6GW.
These Quick Launch Buttons allow you to reconnect NuStreams-P6GW, upgrading NuStreams-P6GW’s firmware/FPGA, upgrading NuPAD’s firmware, and upgrading NuSet-MiniPG/NuStreams-P6GW’s license. 5.5.3.1. Quick Launch Buttons – Reconnect Reconnect If the USB connection between your PC and NuStreams-P6GW is down, a “Disconnected” icon will be shown in “USB Connection Status”. Reconnect...
The Info Select List contains a list of selectable options. When selected, the Main Display Window will show NuStreams-P6GW’s system information. To show NuStreams-P6GW’s detailed system information, click “System Information” on the Info Select List. A detailed System Information will display on the Main Display Window located in the right side of the Info Select List as shown in the figure down below.
6. Controlling Tests with NuPAD NuPAD is an assistant extension keypad, especially designed for running tests at mass production line. With all test parameters set and stored in NuStreams-P6GW, NuPAD allows users to perform tests without changing pre-set parameters. 6.1. NuPAD Functions Overview Description Connection Port Connecting NuPAD with NuStreams-P6GW’s Console Port.
NuStreams-P6GW and NuPAD, power them on, and try again. Please note that NuStreams-P6GW cannot be connected to your PC and its LCD should be on the Main Display menu when connecting NuStreams-P6GW with NuPAD for controlling DUT tests. E-mail: sales@xtramus.com ®...
NuPAD has 3 buttons on its front panel: “|| Pause”, “■ Stop”, and “ Run”. After connecting NuPAD with NuStreams-P6GW with Cat-5 cable, you can start/pause/stop DUT tests with these 3 buttons. Please see the table down below for a detailed description about these buttons’ functions.