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VeEX NET-BOX User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1.2 Battery Indicator 4.2 Management Ports 4.3 Software and Upgrades 4.3.1 Software Upgrades and Procedures 4.4 NET-BOX App 4.4.1 Trusting VeEX App on Android 4.4.2 Trusting VeEX App on iOS 5.0 Management and Connections 5.1 LAN Connection 5.2 Bluetooth Connection 5.3 WiFi Connections...
  • Page 3 6.1.1 Port Setup 6.1.2 Starting the Test 6.1.3 Saving and Renaming Test Results 6.1.3.1 Saving Test Results 6.1.3.2 Renaming Test Results 6.1.4 Email Test Results 6.1.5 R-Server 6.1.6 About 7.0 Certifications and Declarations 8.0 About VeEX NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 3 of 52...

  • Page 4: General Information

    VeEX Inc., and to use it solely as intended and described in this manual. The purchaser is prohibited from copying, reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the software.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Go back to top Go back to TOC 1.3 Patent Information VeEX product hardware and software may be protected by one or more patents on file with the United States Patent Office. Go back to top Go back to TOC 1.4 Documentation Conventions...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes or any other combustible environment. VeEX Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with safety precautions and requirements.
  • Page 7 The test set unit's battery pack is also fitted with a safety connector to prevent accidental short circuits and reverse polarity. Always charge the unit's battery pack inside the test platform battery bay using the AC/DC adapter supplied by VeEX. Do not charge or use the battery pack if any mechanical damage is suspected (shock, impact, puncture, crack, etc).

  • Page 8: Introduction To Net-Box

    1000BASE-T ports for up to 4 Gbps full line rate capability and one SFP cage for 1000BASE-X and 2.5GBASE-T. The NET-BOX can truly test the limits of verifying Quality of Service (QoS) and assure QoE for the ever growing high-speed internet service at and beyond 1 Gbps.
  • Page 9 Transfer file size and duration Transfer time ratio TCP Efficiency % Buffer Delay % Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 9 of 52...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    4.0 Getting Started 4.1 Overview Front View Press for 3 seconds to turn the test set ON or OFF (prevents accidental ON/OFF). Toggles between Ethernet/LAN, BT and WiFi connection modes. To Reset the unit. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 10 of 52...

  • Page 11: Leds

    Top View 4x RJ45 1000BASE-T 1x SFP+ 1000BASE-X or 2.5GBASE-T Go back to top Go back to TOC 4.1.1 LEDs Power LED: A single LED indicates the power state of the unit. The LED is off when the unit is powered off. The LED is blinking white when the unit is booting up.

  • Page 12: Battery Indicator

    4.1.2 Battery Indicator The NET-BOX chassis is equipped with an intelligent Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which is embedded in the unit. The battery will be partially charged upon delivery, so it is recommended to charge the battery fully before use. Please charge the battery at room temperature to preserve its life and to obtain maximum charge.

  • Page 13: Management Ports

    RJ45 - For Ethernet/Lan connection Micro-B USB - For Software Upgrades Go back to top Go back to TOC 4.3 Software and Upgrades NET-BOX Platform Software The software can be downloaded by visiting https://www.veexinc.com/en-us/Products/Ethernet-Speed-Test- Solution-Net-Box or scan the QR Code on the left.

  • Page 14: Software Upgrades And Procedures

    4. When the NET-BOX has rebooted, select the preferred method of connection and connect. 5. On the NET-BOX app, open the menu on the top right corner and tap About to verify the current App and NET- BOX software version.

  • Page 15: Trusting Veex App On Android

    4.4.1 Trusting VeEX Apps on Android Trusting VeEX Apps on Android 1. Android trust permission varies between devices, when attempting to install the app, a warning will appear on certain devices, tap Settings> Turn On "Allow from this source". 2. After allowing source, go back and resume installation.

  • Page 16: Trusting Veex App On Ios

    4.4.2 Trusting VeEX Apps on iOS Trusting VeEX Apps on iOS 1. When starting the app, a popup message appears stating the app is from an Untrusted Enterprise Developer. 2. Tap Cancel to proceed. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 16 of 52...
  • Page 17 Settings 1. Go to Settings application > General. Device Management 1. Tap Device Management > VeEX Inc. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 17 of 52...
  • Page 18 Trust VeEX 2. Tap Trust "VeEX Inc" > Trust. Even though the apps shows as "Verified", you still need to tap Trust "VeEX Inc". Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 18 of 52...

  • Page 19: Management And Connections

    5.0 Management Connections 5.1 LAN Connection 1. Turn on NET-BOX by pushing the red button until beep sounds. Front View NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 19 of 52...
  • Page 20 2. Connect RJ45 cable to the management port located on the left side of the unit. Side View NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 20 of 52...
  • Page 21 NET-BOX faceplate. If not, use the blue button on the front of the unit to change the selection. Front View Make sure the NET-BOX (via LAN) and the iOS/Android mobile device via (WiFi) are connected to the same network. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00...
  • Page 22 5. When the pop up message with serial number(s) appears, choose the NET-BOX you want to connect to by tapping on its serial number. Serial Number 6. On the top right of the screen, tap the Apply button to assign the shown IP address to the NET-BOX. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 22 of 52...
  • Page 23 Apply 7. Tap the yellow “Connect to NET-BOX” button. Connect to NET-BOX Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 23 of 52...
  • Page 24 Units IP Address Once a connection has been established, tap on the icon to view the IP address acquired by the NET- NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 24 of 52...

  • Page 25: Bluetooth Connection

    5.2 Bluetooth Connection 1. Turn on NET-BOX by pushing the red button until beep sound. Front View NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 25 of 52...
  • Page 26 2. Verify that the Bluetooth icon is lit on the NET-BOX faceplate. If not, use the blue button on the front of the unit to change the selection. Bluetooth Mode NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 26 of 52...
  • Page 27 3. Open the NET-BOX app on the iOS/Android mobile device, choose Bluetooth mode and press the QR-code sign. 4. When the iOS/Android mobile device camera turns on, scan the QR Code on the back of the NET-BOX. 5. The Bluetooth icon will start blinking rapidly and eventually it will turn solid blue in BT connection.

  • Page 28: Wifi Connections

    5.3 WiFi Connection 1. Turn the NET-BOX on by pushing the red button until beep sound. Front View NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 28 of 52...
  • Page 29 2. Verify that the WiFi icon is lit on the NET-BOX faceplate. If not, use the blue button on the front of the unit to change the selection. WiFi Mode NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 29 of 52...
  • Page 30 3. Make sure the iOS/Android mobile device is connected to the desired WiFi network. 4. Open the NET-BOX app on the iOS/Android mobile device, choose WiFi mode and press the QR-code sign. WiFi Connect WiFi Password NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 30 of 52...
  • Page 31 300 seconds, tap allow. 6. When the iOS/Android mobile device camera turns on, scan the QR Code on the back of the NET-BOX. 7. The WiFi icon will start blinking yellow then it will blink green and finally it will turn solid green when the connection is established.
  • Page 32 Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 32 of 52...

  • Page 33: Speedtest

    6.0 Speedtest 6.1 Connecting the unit 1. Consecutively connect the physical RJ45 ports or connect the physical SFP+ port to get the desired testing speed. 2. Choose the testing speed. 3. Tap each Ethernet/SFP+ chosen to individually configure the port for the network. Connection NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 33 of 52...

  • Page 34: Port Setup

    4. Once connected, the physical RJ45 port(s) or connected the physical SFP+ port the port(s) icons will turn orange. Connection Established 6.1.1 Port Setup 1. Tap the Ethernet/SFP+ to configure. Ethernet/SFP+ Setup NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 34 of 52...
  • Page 35 2. Configure port setup and tap next. Port Setup Configuration Profile: Delete, Save, Save as, Default, Last Configuration Auto Negotiation: On/Off Advertisement: Default-All (Speed): 10M/Half, 100M/Half, 10M/Full, 100M/Full, 1000M/Full Flow Control: TX on, RX on, Both on, Off MDIX: Auto, On, Off 3.
  • Page 36 Connection Established Use same port setup for all ports: On/Off Profile: Delete, Save, Save as, Default, Last Configuration Mode: IPV4 IP Address: DCHP, Static DCHP Mode, IPv4 IP Address, DCHP DCHP Mode, Broadcast DCHP Renewal, On/Off Gateway And DNS, On/Off Static Mode, IPv4 IP Address, Static...
  • Page 37 Once a connection has been established, tap on the icon to view the IP address acquired by the NET- Units IP Address NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 37 of 52...
  • Page 38 4. Configure test settings and tap next Test Settings Profile: Delete, Save, Save as, Default, Last Configuration Server Selection Mode: VeEX Managed, Ookla Netgauge VeEX Managed Profile: Delete, Save, Save as, Default, Last Configuration Ping: On/Off Stream Numbers: 1 Test Mode: Server List, Manual...

  • Page 39: Starting The Test

    6.1.2 Starting the Test 1. Tap Start to begin the test. Once test has finish swipe up and left to view result details. Test Details Swipe Up NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 39 of 52...
  • Page 40 Swipe Left Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 40 of 52...

  • Page 41: Saving And Renaming Test Results

    6.1.3 Saving and Renaming Test Results 6.1.3.1 Saving Test Results 1. Tap Save Results. Save Results 2. Enter job information and tap Save. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 41 of 52...
  • Page 42 icon and then tap Saved Files. 3. To view saved results, tap the View Saved Results Saved Files NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 42 of 52...

  • Page 43: Renaming Test Results

    View Saved Files 6.1.3.2 Renaming Test Results 1. To rename save files, select the file to rename, tap Rename, change the results name and tap Save. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 43 of 52...
  • Page 44 Rename Saved Files NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 44 of 52...

  • Page 45: Email Test Results

    2. To view saved files, select the file you require and tap on View. View Saved Files 6.1.4 Email Test Results 1. To email saved files, select the file to email, tap the forward arrow. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 45 of 52...
  • Page 46 View Saved Files Go back to top Go back to TOC 6.1.5 R-Server icon and then tap R-Server. 1. Tap the Connecting to R-Server 2. Fill out R-Server log in details and tap Register. NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 46 of 52...
  • Page 47 Register 3. Tap Check to confirm registration. Connecting to R-Server Approved 4. Tap Upload in the left panel, select the file(s), and then tap the Upload button. Select File NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 47 of 52...

  • Page 48: About

    Upload Successful Go back to top Go back to TOC 6.1.6 About 1. To view information about the software version and options enabled on the NET-BOX tap the icon and then tap About. Click OK to exit the screen. About...
  • Page 49 Go back to top Go back to TOC NET-BOX_User_Manual_RevA00 Page 49 of 52...

  • Page 50: Certifications And Declarations

    EU market will conform with (EU) 2015/863. VeEX Inc. is committed to comply with RoHS and WEEE Directives to minimize the environmental impact of our products. For more information about RoHS as it relates to VeEX Inc, go to the VeEX web site at www.veexinc.com/RoHS...
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  • Page 52: About Veex

    With a blend of advanced technologies and vast technical expertise, VeEX products address all stages of network deployment, maintenance, field service turn-up, and integrate service verification features across copper, fiber optics, CATV/DOCSIS, mobile 4G/5G backhaul and fronthaul, next generation transport network, Fibre Channel, carrier &...

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