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Page 1 ® THER COPE Controlled Edition User Guide link Tap a to go directly to the app's chapter. Scroll down to view the full list of Contents. NetAlly Network Testing Apps AutoTest Ping/TCP Capture Discovery Wi-Fi Path Analysis AirMapper™ Performance iPerf LANBERT™...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contact Us Introduction How to Use this Guide Buttons and Ports Charging and Power PoE Charging Safety and Maintenance Legal Notification Home and Android Interface Home Screen Navigating the Android System Android Status Bar and Notifications Notification Panel Apps Screen and Store Device Settings Quick Settings Panel Connecting to Wi-Fi...
Page 3 Saving a Screenshot EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Settings and Tools Navigation Drawer About Screen Exporting Logs Test and Management Ports Configuring the Ports Test Ports Management Ports Test and Port Status Notifications Test Port Notifications Management Port Notifications Discovery Notifications...
Page 4 Using a Micro SD Card Using a USB Drive Ejecting Storage Media Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable Updating Software Remote Access Using VNC Using Link-Live Remote Managing NetAlly App Settings Resetting Testing App Defaults Saving App Settings Configurations Exporting and Importing Settings...
Page 5 Controlled Edition Operation Introduction to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Controlling Feature Availability Permanently Disabling Features Changing the Administrative Password EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Testing Applications AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest Overview Managing Profiles and Profile Groups Factory Default Profiles Adding New Profiles...
Page 6 Running Periodic AutoTest Wired AutoTest Profiles Wired Profile Results PoE Test Results Wired Link Test Results 802.1X Test Results VLAN Test Results Switch Test Results Wired Profile FAB Wired Profile Settings PoE Test Settings Wired Connection Settings VLAN Settings Stop After HTTP Proxy Wi-Fi AutoTest Profiles Wi-Fi Profile Test Results...
Page 7 Wi-Fi Connection Settings Advanced (Wi-Fi Connection) Settings Channel Test Settings HTTP Proxy DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests for Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests DHCP or Static IP Test DNS Test Gateway Test Test Targets for Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests Adding and Managing Test Targets Target Test Results Screens AutoTest Ping Test AutoTest TCP Connect Test...
Page 8 Populating Ping/TCP from Another Configuring Ping/TCP Settings Manually Running Ping/TCP Tests Capture App Capture Settings Running and Viewing Captures Discovery App Introduction to Discovery Main Discovery List Screen Searching the Discovery List Filtering the Discovery List Sorting the Discovery List Security Auditing –...
Page 9 Problems Addresses TCP Port Scan VLANs Interfaces SNMP Connected Devices Resources SSIDs Discovery App Floating Action Menu Device Types Routers Switches Unknown Switches Network Servers Hypervisors Virtual Machines Wi-Fi Controllers Access Points (APs) Wi-Fi Clients VoIP Phones Printers SNMP Agents...
Page 10 NetAlly Tools Hosts/Clients Discovery Settings SNMP Configuration Active Discovery Ports Extended Ranges Devices Discovered Through Other Devices Device Health Interval ARP Sweep Rate SNMP Query Delay Auto AP Grouping Rules Problem Settings TCP Port Scan Settings Wi-Fi Analysis App Wi-Fi Analysis and Discovery...
Page 11 Wi-Fi Problems Screen RF and Traffic Statistics Overview Locating Wi-Fi Devices Assigning a Name and Authorization to a Device Channels Map Channels Utilization Channels Overlap Channels SSIDs BSSIDs Clients Interferers Path Analysis App Introduction to Path Analysis Path Analysis Settings Populating Path Analysis from Another App Configuring Path Analysis Manually...
Page 12 Layer 3 Hops Layer 2 Devices Uploading Path Analysis Results to Link-Live AirMapper™ App AirMapper Settings Configuring an AirMapper Survey Wi-Fi General Settings that Affect AirMapper Collecting AirMapper Data Starting a New Survey Performance Test App Introduction to Performance Testing Performance Test Settings Saving Custom Performance Tests Configuring the Source EtherScope...
Page 13 Running a Performance Test Performance Test Results Performance Service Detailed Results Uploading Performance Results to Link-Live Running EtherScope as a Performance Peer iPerf Test App iPerf Settings Saving Custom iPerf Settings Test Accessories in Discovery Configuring iPerf Settings Running an iPerf Test Uploading iPerf Results to Link-Live LANBERT™...
Page 14 Live Link-Live Cloud Service Getting Started in Link-Live Cloud Service Claiming the Unit After Claiming Unclaiming Link-Live App Features Saving Locally Only Job Comment Link-Live and Testing Apps Link-Live Sharing Screens Sharing a Text File to Link-Live Cable Test App Cable Test Settings Running Cable Test Open Cable TDR Testing...
Page 15 Specifications General Wireless Environmental Specifications Certifications and Compliance...
Page 16: Contact Us
For additional product resources, visit NetAlly.com/Products/EtherScopenXG. For customer support, visit NetAlly.com/Support. Register your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Registering your product with NetAlly gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting procedures, and other services. Register on the NetAlly Support...
Page 17: Introduction
Home Apps available from the screens. All NetAlly hand-held testers include access to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com. Link- Live is an online system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting your test results. Test data is automatically uploaded once your tester is properly configured.
Page 18: How To Use This Guide
Android interface. The guide is meant for users who are know- ledgeable about network operations, tests, and measurements. The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition may also be referred to as just EtherScope or the "unit" in this guide. blue links to go to their destinations.
Page 19 Introduction 2. Select Find in Page from the menu. 3. Enter the search text. 4. Tap the find icon . This displays the text at the top of the screen. Touch the up and down arrows to search forwards and backwards for the text. In the image below, the user has searched on "LAN".
Page 20: Buttons And Ports
Introduction Buttons and Ports Button and port functions on your EtherScope unit are described below.
Page 21 Introduction EATURE ESCRIPTION Connects to an SFP adapter Fiber Port and fiber cable for network 1G/10GBASE-X testing. NOTE: 100FX SFPs are not supported. RJ-45 LAN Port Connects to a copper Ethernet cable for network testing 10M/100M/1G/ 2.5G/5G/10G- Charges the unit if PoE Class 4 BASE-T or higher is available Green LED lit: Linked...
Page 22 Introduction EATURE ESCRIPTION Increase or decrease the Volume Buttons audio volume Speaker Produces audio Test and Management Ports for detailed explanations of the port functions. Refer to the product Specifications if needed. Inserting a Micro SD Card A Micro SD card must be inserted with the metal contacts facing the front (towards the touchscreen) of the unit, as shown below.
Page 23 Introduction enough to engage the spring mechanism for insertion and removal. Using a Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock slot is the right, front vent hole on the bottom of the unit, as shown below.
Page 24: Charging And Power
Introduction Charging and Power Your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition includes a USB-C 15V/3A power adapter. CAUTION: Only the NetAlly-supplied power adapter is supported. To begin charging the internal Lithium Ion battery, plug the included power adapter into an AC outlet and the USB-C charging port on the left side of the unit.
Page 25 Introduction To charge with PoE, connect the top RJ-45 port on the unit to a network switch with PoE or a PoE injector. The following conditions must be met for the unit to charge with PoE: The unit must be powered on or in display sleep mode.
Page 26 Introduction NOTE: If the AutoTest app is not currently open, the last Wired Profile in the profile list runs automatically when you power on the unit or EtherScope detects a new copper link in the top Wired Test Port. Buttons and Ports for port locations and descriptions.
Page 27 Introduction If the unit is unresponsive to a normal power off, press and hold the power button for five seconds to perform a hard shutdown. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 28: Safety And Maintenance
Introduction Safety and Maintenance Observe the following safety information: Use only the Adapter provided or Power over Ethernet to charge the battery. Ensure that the Adapter is easily accessible. Use the proper terminals and cables for all connections. CAUTION: To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: Do not use the product if it is damaged.
Page 29 Introduction Use as directed. If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the product may be impaired. Safety Symbols Warning or Caution: Risk of damage to or destruction of equipment or software. Warning: Risk of electrical shock.
Page 30 Introduction toothpaste to water onto the affected surface with a bristled brush. CAUTION: Do not use solvents or abrasive materials that may damage the product.
Page 31: Legal Notification
NetAlly will make available open- source code components of this product, if any, at Link-Live.com/OpenSource. NetAlly reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes at any time in its technical information, specifications, service, and support programs.
Page 32: Home And Android Interface
This chapter explains how to use the features of the Android Home screen and user interface to navigate and organize your device. The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition interface supports many of the operations typical of any Android device. Use dragging and...
Page 33: Home Screen
Home and Android Interface Home Screen...
Page 34 Home and Android Interface Like other Android devices, your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Home screen is cus- tomizable. The image above shows the default configuration, but you can add, remove, and reorganize app icons and widgets to serve your purposes. You can also create more Home pages by touching, holding, and dragging an app icon to the right from the main Home screen.
Page 35: Navigating The Android System
System The navigation actions you can perform to move through screens and panels on the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition are the same as those you would use to navigate an Android phone or tablet. The main device navigation buttons appear at the bottom of the touch screen.
Page 36 Home and Android Interface Swiping Touch and drag your finger or "swipe" up, down, left, and right to move through pages of Home screen and applications, scroll up or down, and pull out navigation drawers and panels. Long Pressing Touch and hold or "long press" files or application icons to reveal additional operations.
Page 37 Home and Android Interface You can also long press on text on most screens to open options for copying and sharing text. Left-Side Navigation Drawer Touch the Menu icon or swipe right in the Files app to open the navigation drawer. It displays the folders in your file system.
Page 38 Home and Android Interface NOTE: In the Files app, you may need to tap the action overflow icon at the top right and select Show Internal Storage to navigate to the EtherScope-nXG folder and sub-folders, as shown above. See the Navigation Drawer topic for more.
Page 39: Android Status Bar And Notifications
Edition-specific icons related to your network connections and test statuses. Test and Port Status Notifications details about the icons and notifications related to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition network connections, testing, and management. Touch and swipe down on the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.
Page 40 Home and Android Interface updates. The panel also displays common Android settings icons for quick access. Swipe (touch and drag) downwards on the Status Bar at very top of the screen to slide down the Notification Panel.
Page 41 Home and Android Interface Touch the title and down arrow on a notification (or swipe down on it) to expand the box and view more details or options. Touch the middle of a notification to open the related app, image, or device settings or to perform other related actions.
Page 42: Apps Screen And Store
Home and Android Interface Apps Screen and Store To access the apps that are not shown on the Home screen, swipe up on the Home screen or touch the up arrow icon The Apps screen displays all the apps on your device.
Page 43 App Store From the Home Screen or Apps Screen, open the NetAlly App Store to download third- party Android applications to use on your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. NOTE: Your unit must be "claimed" to Link- Live Cloud Service Link-Live.com...
Page 44 Home and Android Interface Touch search icon to search for an App. To request that an App be added to the App Store, visit the Apps page at Link-Live.com, and select the floating action button (FAB) at the lower right corner to Request or Upload an App.
Page 45: Device Settings
Home and Android Interface Device Settings To access the Android system device settings, touch the Settings icon at the bottom of Home screen.
Page 46: Quick Settings Panel
Home and Android Interface Use the device settings screen to adjust the display, sound, and date/time; view installed applications and memory devices; connect to Wi-Fi; or reset to factory defaults. Quick Settings Panel You can also access some of the most common device settings, like Wi-Fi, from the Quick Settings Panel by swiping down from the Status Bar...
Page 47 Home and Android Interface Touch and drag the slider control at the top of the panel to adjust the screen's bright- ness. Tap an icon in the panel to enable or disable the corresponding feature. For example, you can turn the unit's Wi-Fi or screen Auto-rotate functions on or off from the quick settings.
Page 48 Home and Android Interface Touch and hold an icon to open the relevant device setting screen, if there is one. For example, touch and hold the Wi-Fi icon to open Android's Wi-Fi settings or the Auto-Rotate icon to open Display settings.
Page 49 Home and Android Interface Similarly, you can adjust the setting that controls when the display goes into Sleep mode from the Display settings screen. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 50: Connecting To Wi-Fi
Home and Android Interface Connecting to Wi-Fi To access the internet via Wi-Fi, set up the Android device Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi Management Port connects via the main Android Wi-Fi function. NOTE: While Wi-Fi AutoTest profiles connect to Wi-Fi networks for testing, those Wi-Fi Test Port connections do not perform the functions of the main device Wi-Fi access.
Page 51 Home and Android Interface Status Bar and touching and holding (long pressing) the Wi-Fi icon. Either path opens the Wi-Fi settings screen.
Page 52 Home and Android Interface 1. Ensure the Wi-Fi feature is On. 2. Touch an available Wi-Fi network in the list. 3. Enter the network's security credentials. Most networks only require a password, but depending on the security settings, some may also require a company username, EAP type, authentication type, certificate, or other credentials.
Page 53: Captive Portals
Home and Android Interface The Status Bar displays the Wi-Fi status icon at the top right of the screen. Captive Portals When you try to connect to a network with a Captive Portal requirement, this Android noti- fication icon appears in the top Status Bar.
Page 54 Home and Android Interface If you are trying to connect to a network with a captive portal, but the Android notification is not appearing, check that the Captive Portal Detection setting is enabled in Device Settings > Network & Internet. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 55: Sharing
Home and Android Interface Sharing EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition allows you to “share” images and files like you would on any Android device. When you see the Share icon , touch it to view your configured sharing options. For example, the image below shows an...
Page 56: Sharing Files To Link-Live
Home and Android Interface Sharing Files to Link-Live From the “Share with” dialog box (and other screens on the EtherScope), touch the Link- Live option to share (upload) a file to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com. Files can be attached to a test result or uploaded individually to the Uploaded Files page on Link-Live.
Page 57 Home and Android Interface The SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT option attaches the image to your most recently run AutoTest, Performance, iPerf, or Cable Test result on Link-Live.com.
Page 58: Sharing From The Files App
Home and Android Interface Sharing from the Files App Files from internal or external storage can also be shared to Link-Live.com from the Android Files app. You can upload one selected file or multiple files at once. 1. With the Files app opened, navigate to the folder containing the files you want to share using the left-side navigation...
Page 59 Home and Android Interface 3. Touch the share icon in the top toolbar. Link-Live option. 4. If needed, touch the...
Page 60: Saving A Screenshot
Link-Live with your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. Saving a Screenshot On the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition unit, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time for one second to save a screenshot of the current screen.
Page 61: Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition Settings And Tools
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. Device Settings (See the topic for information on the Android system settings.) Access common settings and informational screens for the NetAlly testing apps (like AutoTest or Capture) by opening the left-side Navigation Drawers or Settings...
Page 62: Navigation Drawer
General Settings and Tools Navigation Drawer Many Android apps, including the NetAlly test apps, contain additional settings, tools, and information in a "navigation drawer" that slides out from the left side of the screen. To open the navigation drawer: Touch the menu icon at the top left of the testing application screens.
Page 63 General Settings and Tools As an example, the AutoTest navigation drawer (above) provides access to the enabled AutoTest profiles, AutoTest Settings, General Settings, and the About screen. Settings for each specific app are described in the chapter for the app.
Page 64: About Screen
General Settings and Tools About Screen The About screen displays the serial number, MAC addresses, software versions, SFP details...
Page 65: Exporting Logs
General Settings and Tools and current AllyCare contract status for your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. If a User-Defined MAC is enabled in the NetAlly apps' General Settings or in the "Wired Profile Settings" on page 227, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen.
Page 66: Test And Management Ports
General Settings and Tools Test and Management Ports The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition has two wired RJ-45 copper ports, a fiber port, and two Wi-Fi radios, each with specific test or management functions described in this section. Either the top copper port or fiber port can act...
Page 67: Configuring The Ports
NetAlly's testing apps, such as AutoTest, Capture, and iPerf. The app-specific settings for many of the individual NetAlly testing apps (like the iPerf Settings above) also let you choose which ports the app uses for its test or analysis.
Page 68 General Settings and Tools All of the ports are described below next to their corresponding status icons.
Page 69: Test Ports
General Settings and Tools Test Ports EtherScope runs Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests, Captures, Discovery, and comprehensive network analyses over the test ports. You must run an AutoTest Wired or Wi-Fi Profile in order to establish a link on the Wired or Wi- Fi test ports.
Page 70: Management Ports
General Settings and Tools Wi-Fi Test Port: The internal Wi-Fi test adapter is a 4x4 Dual-band 802.11ac wireless radio. To disable, see General Settings in the testing apps' left-side navigation drawer. Management Ports EtherScope can run Discovery, Ping/TCP Connect tests, Path Analysis, and iPerf tests on the management ports, but not AutoTests, packet captures, or Performance tests.
Page 71: Test And Port Status Notifications
General Settings and Tools Test and Port Status Notifications EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition shows noti- fications from the NetAlly testing apps and unit ports in the top Status Bar and Notification Panel. Swipe down on the Status Bar to view the notifications.
Page 72: Test Port Notifications
General Settings and Tools Test Port Notifications Active network connections on the test ports are established using the AutoTest app. A Wired Test Port connection, called the "Wired Port" in app settings, is established in either the top RJ-45 Ethernet port or the top Fiber port.
Page 73 General Settings and Tools The Wi-Fi Test Port status displays with the wireless channel number under a Wi-Fi or Link icon. When the EtherScope unit is dwelling on a Wi-Fi channel (in this case channel 6), the channel number is static and the Wi-Fi icon displays above it.
Page 74: Management Port Notifications
General Settings and Tools Periodic AutoTest is running or has completed. When Periodic AutoTest is running, the Wired and/or Wi-Fi Test Ports may not be available to other testing apps. Management Port Notifications A Management Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port and/or the main Android Wi-...
Page 75 General Settings and Tools A Wired Management Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port. Its details are displayed under the Management Port notification (above). A Wi-Fi Management Port connection is established via the main Android Wi-Fi adapter. Its details are displayed under the Management Port notification.
Page 76: Discovery Notifications
General Settings and Tools Discovery Notifications The Discovery notifications show the progress of the discovery process. See the Discovery chapter for more information. The active discovery process is running and has progressed to the specified percentage. No links are currently available for active discovery, either because none of the ports enabled for discovery are connected or AutoTest is running.
Page 77 General Settings and Tools Back to Title and Contents...
Page 78: Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition General Settings
EtherScope's General Settings control test and management-related connections that affect multiple test apps. Access the General Settings from the left-side navigation drawer in the NetAlly testing apps, such as AutoTest, Discovery, Capture, iPerf, etc. See also Test and Management Ports Test...
Page 79: Wi-Fi
General Settings and Tools Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi General Settings control functions of Wi-Fi Test Port functions. Use Wi-Fi test port: Enable or disable Wi-Fi tests, connections, and measurements in the testing apps, including AutoTest Wi-Fi Profiles and the Wi-Fi analysis app.
Page 80 General Settings and Tools NOTE: This setting does not disable the main Android device Wi-Fi function, which controls the Wi-Fi Management port connection. See Device Settings to disable the Android Wi-Fi. Country: Set the unit for legal operation in your country. This setting affects the Wi-Fi bands and channels on which the unit transmits.
Page 81 General Settings and Tools From this screen, you can also choose or enter a custom Dwell Time, meaning the amount of time the EtherScope lingers on each channel gathering data. Tap the Dwell Time field to adjust this setting. Combine Utilization: Enable this setting to combine 802.11 and non-802.11 channel utilization into one total utilization measurement.
Page 82: Wired
General Settings and Tools Note that both Wi-Fi and Wired test ports have their own User-Defined MAC settings. Wired Wired General Settings control functions of the Wired Test Port. Test PoE before Link: By default, an AutoTest Wired Profile performs the Link test before the PoE test can complete.
Page 83 General Settings and Tools establishing link, improving compatibility with some switches. Charge Battery via PoE: This setting is enabled by default. If you do not want your EtherScope unit to charge when connected to a switch with PoE, touch the toggle button to disable. An AutoTest Wired Profile must run and detect...
Page 84: Management
General Settings and Tools additional User-Defined MAC field appears under the toggle setting. Touch the lower field to enter your desired MAC address for the EtherScope. When a User-Defined MAC is enabled, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen and on relevant test result screens.
Page 85 General Settings and Tools Touch VNC to open the VNC settings screen and configure your unit's VNC connections for remote operation. Remote Access for more information about connecting to a VNC client or Link-Live Remote.
Page 86 General Settings and Tools Allow VNC Connections: Touch the toggle button to enable or disable remote connections from VNC clients. Port number: Touch to enter a port number other than the default. Password: Touch to enter a password, which a VNC user must enter to access the EtherScope interface remotely.
Page 87 NOTE: The Link-Live Remote feature is only available to customers with an active AllyCare subscription. Your EtherScope must be claimed. See NetAlly.com/Support for more information. Access the Remote function on the Units page at Link-Live.com by selecting the claimed EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
Page 88: Preferences
General Settings and Tools Ethernet DHCP: This setting controls IP address assignment of the RJ-45 Wired Management Port on the left side of the EtherScope. By default, DHCP is enabled. Touch this field and tap the toggle button to disable DHCP and enter static IP information.
Page 89: Trending Graphs
General Settings and Tools Trending Graphs Many of the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition testing apps feature time-based line graphs of recorded measurements, which you can pan and zoom to view different time intervals. For example, the image below shows the Signal and...
Page 90 General Settings and Tools These graphs update in real time and save and display data for up to 24 hours (depending on test type and/or link status). Under each graph, a legend table indicates the measurements that correspond to each plotted color.
Page 91 General Settings and Tools To pan, or move backward and forward in time, touch and drag (swipe) left and right on each graph. To zoom in on a specific point in time, double tap the point on the graph. The view zooms in 2x (or displays half the amount of time) for each double tap.
Page 92 General Settings and Tools AutoTest Wi-Fi Profiles – Link and Channel Ping/TCP – Ping Test Capture Discovery – Interface Statistics Wi-Fi – RF and Traffic Statistics Performance iPerf...
Page 93: Common Icons
General Settings and Tools Common Icons The icons below appear in multiple NetAlly test and Android apps. Menu Icon - opens the left navigation drawer or other menus Refresh Icon - restarts testing and measuring on the current screen Settings Icon - opens configuration...
Page 94: Floating Action Button (Fab) And Menu
Test and Port Status Notifications. Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu Many Android applications, including NetAlly's AutoTest and Discovery apps, feature a Floating Action Button or "FAB" that opens a floating action menu with more options for analysis.
Page 95 General Settings and Tools testing of the selected device. Floating action menus that appear in the testing applications are described more spe- cifically in the relevant chapters. For example,...
Page 96 General Settings and Tools Discovery App Floating Action Menu in the Discovery app chapter for a more detailed illus- tration.
Page 97: Common Tools
Apps screen. The JuiceSSH app maintains a list of previous connections. When opened from a NetAlly app, JuiceSSH uses the first connection in the list that matches the IPv4 address or device name and type. If no match is found, a new...
Page 98 General Settings and Tools As a third-party app, JuiceSSH contains its own tutorials. For additional help, touch the action overflow button at the top right of the JuiceSSH app screen, and select View our FAQ.
Page 99 General Settings and Tools...
Page 100: Flashlight
General Settings and Tools Flashlight The flashlight is located on the back of the unit. (See Buttons and Ports.) The Flashlight feature can be accessed from the Quick Settings Panel by swiping down twice from the top of the screen. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 101: Software Management
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Software Management This chapter explains how to save and transfer files, reset app and device defaults, update your software, and remotely access your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. Tap a link below to skip to your desired topic: Managing Files Updating Software Remote Access...
Page 102: Managing Files
Software Management Managing Files In EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's Android operating system, images, documents, and other files reside in a folder system, where you can copy, move, and paste them between folders or to external storage locations. See also Navigating EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition.
Page 103 Software Management Tap a folder or file to open it. Long press on folders or files to select multiple and to view additional file man- agement operations in the top toolbar, including the Share and Delete buttons. Tap the action overflow icon to see even more actions, such as to create a new folder, move a file, delete an item, and to...
Page 104 Software Management Open the left-side navigation drawer easily navigate through the top-level folders and attached storage devices.
Page 105: How To Move Or Copy A File
Software Management How to Move or Copy a File 1. Long press on a file to select it. You can then select more files as needed by tapping them.
Page 106: Using A Micro Sd Card
To use a Micro SD card for storage, insert it into the Micro SD card slot on the left side of your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. See Inserting a Micro SD card. A Micro SD card icon appears in the Status Bar at the top of the screen.
Page 107: Using A Usb Drive
Software Management The SD card storage location is also available from the Files application. CAUTION: As with any Android device, use the EJECT function before physically removing your Micro SD card from the USB port to avoid potential corruption of your storage device's file system.
Page 108: Ejecting Storage Media
Software Management The USB storage location is now available from Files application. CAUTION: As with any Android device, use the EJECT function before physically removing your USB drive from the USB port to avoid potential corruption of your storage device's file system.
Page 109: Using A Usb Type-C To Usb Cable
Software Management Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable 1. Plug a USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the left side of the EtherScope, and connect to a PC or tablet. 2. On the EtherScope Unit, open the Android device settings by tapping the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home...
Page 110 Software Management NOTE: EtherScope does not charge through a USB cable connected to a PC. 6. On your PC or tablet, navigate to the Ether- Scope nXG Controlled Edition folder if it does not pop up automatically. From there, you can move, copy, and paste files to and from the EtherScope nXG Con- trolled Edition's file system.
Page 111 Software Management your storage device's file system. See Ejecting Storage Media above. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 112: Updating Software
Link-Live. See Manual Updates below. Over-the-Air Updates You must create an account and "claim" your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition unit at Link-Live.com for the EtherScope to find and download software updates. See Getting Started in Link-Live.
Page 113 Software Management 1. To check for available software updates at any time, open the Link-Live App from Home screen. 2. In the Link-Live App, touch the menu icon or swipe right to open the left-side Nav- igation Drawer. 3. Touch Software Update. The Software Update screen opens and displays the version number of any available updates.
Page 114 System update first. 5. Touch Download + Install (or Download + Reinstall) to update the operating system or the NetAlly Applications. Each update must be installed separately. The files download and install. When finished, the unit restarts.
Page 115 Application Update is still required. Manual Updates You can acquire the update files from Link- Live.com or by contacting NetAlly's Technical Support at NetAlly.com/Support. To download the software update files from the Link-Live.com website, open the left-side navigation drawer by clicking the menu icon , and select Support >...
Page 116 Software Management 1. Copy the .zip file to a Micro SD card inserted into your EtherScope. 2. Power off your EtherScope unit. 3. Press and hold the volume up button and press the power button to start up the EtherScope in Recovery Mode. Continue holding the volume up button until the Recovery screen appears.
Page 117 4. Navigate to the USB drive or Micro SD card where you saved the update file. 5. Tap the update file to select it. The EtherScope opens the Updater, installs the .apk files for the NetAlly apps, and then restarts with the updates installed. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 118: Remote Access
NOTE: The Link-Live Remote feature is only available to customers with an active AllyCare subscription. Your EtherScope must be claimed. See NetAlly.com/Support for more information. While you can establish remote connections using the Wired or Wi-Fi Test Ports on the EtherScope, the Management Ports provide more stable links for remote control;...
Page 119 Software Management For a wired management connection, you must have an Ethernet cable with an active network connection plugged into the left- side RJ-45 Management Port. For a Wi-Fi Management Port connection, you must have the main Android Wi-Fi settings configured to connect to a wireless network.
Page 120: Using Vnc
Software Management When a remote session is active, the remote icon appears in the top Status bar, along with a notification. Using VNC Remotely access the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition using a peer-to-peer VNC client installed on a PC or other machine. General Settings >...
Page 121: Using Link-Live Remote
Software Management 2. Provide the wired or Wi-Fi Test or Man- agement Port's IP address to your chosen VNC client application. 3. Connect using your VNC client. 4. If needed, enter the password that is set in settings. Using Link-Live Remote The Link-Live Remote feature uses end-to-end encryption, allowing secure remote control of your EtherScope.
Page 122 Software Management 2. Navigate to the Units page at Link- Live.com. 3. Select the EtherScope you want to remote control from the list of claimed units. 4. Click or touch the REMOTE icon at the top right of the page to open an embedded window containing the EtherScope interface.
Page 123: Managing Netally App Settings
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Factory Defaults. Resetting Testing App Defaults Once you have adjusted settings in the NetAlly apps, at some point, you may need to reset an app's settings to the defaults. The following process resets all app-specific settings to the factory defaults.
Page 124 Software Management 1. Access the App Info screen by long pressing (touch and hold) on an app's icon on the Home Apps screen. 2. Touch App info.
Page 125 Software Management 3. On the App info screen, select Storage. (You can also access the App Storage screen > Storage > from Device Settings Internal shared storage > Other apps.) 4. On the Storage screen for the app you selected, touch CLEAR DATA.
Page 126 Software Management 5. When the "Delete app data?" dialog appears, tap OK. All of the app's settings are reset to factory defaults.
Page 127: Saving App Settings Configurations
Software Management Saving App Settings Configurations Many of the NetAlly testing applications allow you to save and load a configuration of settings by selecting the save button that appears at the top right within the app's main screen. The following apps enable you to save and load...
Page 128 Software Management The following options display in a drop-down menu: Load: Open a previously saved and named settings configuration.
Page 129 Software Management Save As: Save the current settings with an existing name, or enter a new custom name. Import: Import a previously exported settings file. Export: Create an export file of the current settings, and save it to internal or connected external storage.
Page 130: Exporting And Importing Settings
NetAlly testing apps. Loading a saved default configuration within an app allows you to access the default settings without deleting other configurations. This strategy can be most...
Page 131 Software Management test app settings for transfer to additional units. The following apps enable you to import and export settings configurations: AutoTest Settings, including Profile Groups Discovery Settings Discovery > Problem Settings Performance Settings iPerf Settings The AutoTest Settings are shown as an example in the images below.
Page 132 Software Management Selected (checked) items in shared lists of configurations are the only ones exported when “Export Selected” is chosen. For example, in the AutoTest Settings image above, “Wired Profile” and “Wi-Fi Profile” are exported but "Air Quality Profile" is not. Likewise, any checked items in submenus, like AutoTest's Test Targets or Community Strings in...
Page 133 Software Management Unsaved configurations without a custom name are auto-named with the app name and date: Saved configurations are auto-named with the app name and custom settings name: You can rename the export file as needed.
Page 134 Software Management Settings can be saved to any connected external or internal storage. See Managing Files for instructions on accessing folders and moving files. Settings are saved with the .o file extension. Selecting Import from an app opens the Files app, where you can navigate to and select the .o file you want to import.
Page 135 Software Management Imported settings configurations overwrite existing saved configurations with the same name that are already in the app. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 136: Restoring Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition Factory Defaults
Software Management Restoring EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Factory Defaults CAUTION: Depending on the reset option you select, this operation can delete all test results, user-installed applications, testing app settings, and saved files, and reset device settings to the factory default state. Make sure back up any files you desire to keep.
Page 137 Software Management EtherScope displays a list of the items that will be reset based on the option. 5. Touch RESET to initiate your chosen reset type. 6. The unit may ask you to confirm a final time before resetting. Touch the final con- firmation button to reset your EtherScope's defaults.
Page 138: Changing The Language
Software Management Changing the Language NOTE: The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition supports Japanese beginning with version 1.1. 1. To change the interface language, go to Device Settings by touching the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen. 2. On the Settings screen, scroll down and select the System section, and then, Languages &...
Page 139 Software Management top (1) spot on the list. The EtherScope displays the chosen languages, as available, in the priority order shown on the Language preferences screen.
Page 140: Controlled Edition Operation
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Controlled Edition Operation This chapter explains how to semi-permanently and permanently control the availability of features on your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. Tap a link below to skip to your desired topic: Introduction to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Controlling Feature Availability...
Page 141: Introduction To Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition
Controlled Edition Operation Introduction to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition In addition to the broad set of wired and Wi-Fi test and measurement capabilities provided by the EtherScope nXG, The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition provides the ability to semi- permanently and permanently disable certain features to meet a variety of security needs.
Page 142 Controlled Edition Operation Remote Control Wireless Management Wi-Fi Bluetooth Test Wi-Fi Documenting Packet Capture Network Discovery Microphone Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live Access Download from App Store...
Page 143 Controlled Edition Operation Removable Storage USB Access Both the USB Type-A port on the top of the unit and the Type-C port on the left side of the unit are deactivated when the USB Access feature is disabled. This means that there can be no data transfer in either direction via these ports and that external devices cannot receive power from these ports.
Page 144 Connectivity Apps Browser App The Chromium browser is removed when the Browser App feature is disabled. All NetAlly apps that normally provide access to the Chromium browser remove that option. Other apps cannot access the browser.
Page 145 Android system's 1x1 Dual- band 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0 wireless adapter and external Wi-Fi adapters, is deactivated when the Management Wi-Fi feature is disabled. All NetAlly apps that normally provide access to the Wi-Fi management port will remove access to the port.
Page 146 Bluetooth is not possible. Test Wi-Fi The internal Wi-Fi Test Port is deactivated when the Test Wi-Fi feature is disabled. All NetAlly apps that normally provide access to the Test Wi-Fi port will remove access to the port. NOTE: See Test and Management Ports more information.
Page 147 Microphone feature is disabled, Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live Access The Link-Live app is disabled when the Link-Live Access feature is disabled. All NetAlly apps and services that provide an interface to Link-Live will remove access. NOTE: The Link-Live Remote feature and the App Store app are also disabled when Link- Live Access is disabled.
Page 148 Controlled Edition Operation Download from App Store The App Store app is disabled when the Download from App Store feature is disabled. Adding additional apps to the product is not possible. NOTE: Disabling Link-Live Access also disables the App Store app. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 149: Controlling Feature Availability
These features are referred to as controlled features. Use the Controlled Edition selection to manage the availability of controlled features. It is accessible from the left-side navigation drawer in NetAlly apps, such as AutoTest and iPerf. Select "Controlled Edition" to view the Controlled Edition Status screen.
Page 150 Controlled Edition Operation The Controlled Edition Status screen shows the current state of the controlled features.
Page 151 Controlled Edition Operation To change the state of a controlled feature, select the Settings option from the overflow menu. When prompted, enter the Controlled Edition admin password and select the OK button. The Controlled Edition Settings screen shows the current state of the controlled features and lets you turn features off or on using the toggle.
Page 152 Controlled Edition Operation If changes are made, the Apply button at the top of the screen becomes active.
Page 153 Controlled Edition Operation Select Apply as the first step in completing the changes. A message is shown which lists the pending feature changes. Select Yes to make the pending changes Select No to cancel the pending changes and return to the Settings screen After the changes are applied, the unit auto- matically restarts.
Page 154 Controlled Edition Operation To view the state of the controlled features, visit the Controlled Edition Status screen. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 155: Permanently Disabling Features
Please note that NetAlly does not accept product return requests from customers who want to make controlled feature changes after the unit has...
Page 156 Controlled Edition Operation To permanently disable controlled features, visit the Controlled Edition Settings screen. See Controlling Feature Availability for instructions on accessing the Settings screen and making controlled feature state changes. From the Settings screen, select the overflow menu at the top of the screen. Select one of the following options: Permanently Apply Finalize...
Page 157 Controlled Edition Operation If Permanently Apply is selected, a message is displayed which identifies the pending actions: Select one of the following options: CHANGE PERMANENTLY to irreversibly apply the pending changes Note that these changes are permanent and cannot be undone. CANCEL to discard the pending changes and return to the Settings screen After the changes are applied, the unit auto-...
Page 158 Controlled Edition Operation If Finalize is selected, a message is displayed which identifies the pending actions: Select one of the following options: CHANGE PERMANENTLY to irreversibly apply the pending changes Note that these changes are permanent and cannot be undone. In addition, the state of all the controlled features is permanently locked.
Page 159 Controlled Edition Operation CANCEL to discard the pending changes and return to the Settings screen After the changes are applied, the unit auto- matically restarts. To view the permanently disabled controlled features, visit the Controlled Edition Status screen.
Page 160 Controlled Edition Operation Back to Title and Contents...
Page 161: Changing The Administrative Password
Controlled Edition Operation Changing the Administrative Password It is recommended that the factory-set admin password be changed when configuring Controlled Edition features to prevent non- administrative users from gaining access to the Controlled Edition Settings screen. To change the admin password, see Controlling Feature Availability to access the Settings...
Page 162 Controlled Edition Operation Enter the current admin password and select OK to continue. Select CANCEL to return to the Controlled Edition Settings screen without making a change to the current admin password. The New Password entry screen is displayed.
Page 163 Controlled Edition Operation Enter the new password in both fields and select OK to complete the admin password change. Note that you cannot complete the admin password change until the new password fields contain matching entries. Select CANCEL to return to the Controlled Edition Settings screen without making a change to the current admin password.
Page 164: Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition Testing Applications
EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Testing Applications This section of the User Guide describes the NetAlly-developed network testing apps. Each app is specially designed for fast analysis and intuitive operation to enhance and simplify your network tasks. Open the testing apps by selecting their icons...
Page 165: Autotest App And Profiles
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest is the most comprehensive NetAlly testing application on EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. It allows you to quickly run a variety of test types and save their con- figurations and network credentials for access whenever you need them.
Page 166 AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest Chapter Contents This chapter describes AutoTest Profiles, screens, settings, and test results. AutoTest Overview Managing Profiles and Profile Groups Main AutoTest Screen Periodic AutoTest Wired AutoTest Profiles Wi-Fi AutoTest Profiles DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Test for Wired and Wi-Fi Profiles Test Targets for Wired and Wi-Fi Profiles...
Page 167: Autotest Overview
AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest Overview AutoTest consists of three distinct testing levels: Test Targets, Profiles, and Profile Groups. At the bottom level is a set of individual Test Targets that connect to network services, such as a web app or FTP site. A Test Target defines parameters including type, target URL/IP address, port number, and Pass/Fail thresholds.
Page 168 AutoTest App and Profiles A Test Target can be added to and used in any number of Profiles. A Profile contains a series of individual network tests. There are three different Profile types: Wired, Wi-Fi, and Air Quality. The Wired and Wi- Fi Profiles include connection tests and credentials for a Wi-Fi network or Wired VLAN.
Page 169 AutoTest App and Profiles The graphic below illustrates each of these scenarios. Note how Test Targets can be included in any number of Profiles, and Profiles can be included in any number of Profile Groups. You can create as many Profile Groups, Profiles, and Test Targets as you want.
Page 170: Managing Profiles And Profile Groups
AutoTest App and Profiles Managing Profiles and Profile Groups Profiles are a series, or suite, of tests designed to analyze the different characteristics of your networks. The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition AutoTest app features three types of test profiles: Wired Profiles test copper and fiber connections.
Page 171 AutoTest App and Profiles To customize each Profile with the required network settings and a custom name, touch the Profile name first, and then select the settings icon. NOTE: Touching the settings icon on the main AutoTest screen (shown above) opens AutoTest Settings and Profile Group screen, not the individual Profile settings.
Page 172: Adding New Profiles
AutoTest App and Profiles must touch START in AutoTest to run a Wired Profile on a fiber connection. The default Air Quality Profile runs when you touch START on the main AutoTest screen or the Air Quality screen. For the default Wi-Fi Profile to run successfully, you must select an SSID and enter security cre- dentials before the EtherScope can connect to a network.
Page 173 AutoTest App and Profiles The profile's configuration screen appears after you select the type of profile you want to add. See the topic for each profile type for a description of its settings. Once you have configured the profile's settings, tap the back button at the bottom of the screen to open and run the new test profile.
Page 174 AutoTest App and Profiles Open the Wi-Fi app from the Home screen.
Page 175 AutoTest App and Profiles to select the SSIDs Tap the menu button or BSSIDs list screen. Touch an SSID or BSSID's card to open its Details screen. Touch the FAB (floating action button) to open the floating action menu.
Page 176 AutoTest App and Profiles In the floating action menu, touch Connect. A Wi-Fi Profile called "Connect to [SSID/BSSID]" is created in AutoTest.
Page 177 AutoTest App and Profiles The SSID, BSSID (if applicable), and Authentic- ation Type are auto-populated in the Wi-Fi Con- nection settings for the new profile. Tap YES in the pop-up dialog to review and configure additional credentials.
Page 178 AutoTest App and Profiles Enter any additional credentials, like the network Password. After configuring, touch the back button return to and run the new Profile.
Page 179: Profile Groups
AutoTest App and Profiles Profile Groups EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition also allows you to save Profile Groups. Profile Groups are simply the included list of test Profiles and the order in which they run when you start an AutoTest. (See...
Page 180 AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest Settings Screen The AutoTest Settings screen contains the Periodic AutoTest and Profile Group settings.
Page 181 AutoTest App and Profiles You can perform these actions on the AutoTest Settings screen: Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude a test Profile from the currently active Profile Group. Tap the up and down arrows reorder the test Profiles on this and the main AutoTest screen for the Profile Group.
Page 182 AutoTest App and Profiles Save As: Save the current settings and Profile Group with an existing name or a new custom name. See also Saving App Settings Con- figurations. Import: Import a previously exported settings file. Export: Create an export file of the current settings, and save it to internal or connected external storage.
Page 183 AutoTest App and Profiles displays in the AutoTest app header and in the AutoTest Settings screen header. In the example below, the user saves a custom AutoTest configuration named "Springs Campus." The main AutoTest app screen now displays the custom name in the header.
Page 184: Creating New Profile Groups
AutoTest App and Profiles Creating New Profile Groups To create a new Profile Group, follow these steps: 1. Go to the AutoTest Settings and Profile Group screen by touching on the main AutoTest screen. 2. Uncheck the boxes for any Profiles you do not want included in the new Profile Group.
Page 185 AutoTest App and Profiles 4. Tap the up and down arrows change the order in which the test Profiles run. Unchecked profiles automatically move to the bottom of the list once you leave and revisit this screen. , and select Save As. A dialog box 5.
Page 186 AutoTest App and Profiles...
Page 187 AutoTest App and Profiles When running the "Boulder Campus" con- figuration shown above, AutoTest first runs the Wired Profile over the Ethernet connection, next scan the wireless channels for Air Quality results, and then connect to "The Office Network #1" and remain connected to that network.
Page 188: Main Autotest Screen
AutoTest App and Profiles Main AutoTest Screen To open the AutoTest app, touch the AutoTest icon on the Home screen. Touch the START button on the main AutoTest screen to run all the Profiles in the currently active Profile Group. The AutoTest screens display icons that correspond to the type of profile, test, or measurement.
Page 189 AutoTest App and Profiles Green indicates a successful test or meas- urement within the set threshold. Yellow indicates a Warning condition. indicates test Failure. The number of warnings or failures within each test profile is also displayed in a colored circle to the right of each profile card: Warnings, 1 Failure).
Page 190: Periodic Autotest
AutoTest App and Profiles Periodic AutoTest The Periodic AutoTest feature allows you to repeatedly run AutoTests for a specified amount of time. Periodic AutoTest Settings To enable and configure Periodic AutoTest, open the AutoTest Settings and Profile Group screen, and tap Periodic AutoTest. The Periodic AutoTest settings screen displays.
Page 191 AutoTest App and Profiles Tap the Periodic AutoTest field to enable, and adjust the settings below as needed. Interval: Amount of time between each AutoTest run Duration: Total length of time Periodic AutoTests run...
Page 192: Running Periodic Autotest
AutoTest App and Profiles Add Comment: Enabling this setting allows you to attach a comment to the Periodic AutoTest result in Link-Live Cloud Service. The comment appears as a label on the Link-Live.com Results page. This setting and the Comment setting below are enabled by default.
Page 193 AutoTest App and Profiles The Periodic AutoTest Status is summarized at the bottom of the AutoTest screens. Passes and failures are reported for each run of the entire Profile Group, rather than individual Profiles. Periodic AutoTests are skipped if the previous...
Page 194 AutoTest App and Profiles interval's test is still running when the next time interval occurs, such that the next run could not start. The Periodic AutoTest icon appears in the Status Bar when Periodic AutoTest is running or has completed. Drag down on the Status Bar to view the corresponding noti- fication.
Page 195: Wired Autotest Profiles
AutoTest App and Profiles Wired AutoTest Profiles A Wired Profile runs a series of tests over your copper or fiber network connection.
Page 196 AutoTest App and Profiles Like the main AutoTest screen, Wired Profile tests are summarized on cards. Touch a card to view individual test screens. Each test icon (except the switch) displays green, yellow, or red to indicate the status of the completed test step: Success/Warning/Fail.
Page 197 AutoTest App and Profiles Wired-Profile-Specific Tests The tests that are specific to a Wired Profile include the following: Wired Link 802.1X VLAN Switch...
Page 198 AutoTest App and Profiles The 802.1X card only appears if the 802.1X setting is enabled for the Wired Profile. The VLAN test card appears if the VLAN setting is enabled or if VLAN-tagged traffic is detected during the AutoTest. PoE, Wired Link, 802.1X, VLAN, and Switch Results are described next.
Page 199 AutoTest App and Profiles Skip to Wired Profile Settings. Skip to DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests. Skip to Test Targets. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 200: Wired Profile Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Wired Profile Results The image below shows a completed AutoTest Wired Profile.
Page 201 AutoTest App and Profiles On the Wired Profile screens, you can perform these actions: Touch any of the test result cards, like PoE, Link, or Switch to open the individual test result screens. From any individual test screen, tap the settings icon to go directly to the settings for the current test.
Page 202: Poe Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles need to rerun the Profile to re-establish link and enable additional actions. PoE Test Results The card for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) test displays the measured Voltage, Class, and Wattage. Refer to PoE Settings if needed. Touch the card to open the PoE results screen.
Page 203 AutoTest App and Profiles PoE Test Results Screen In addition to the information from the PoE card, the PoE test screen shows these results: Class Requested Class: Class selected in the PoE test settings...
Page 204 AutoTest App and Profiles Received Class: Class acknowledgment received from the switch TruePower™ Power: Measured wattage with load. NOTE: The PoE card displays additional TruePower™ results only if TruePower is enabled in the Wired Profile Settings. Voltage Unloaded: Measured voltage without load TruePower™...
Page 205: Wired Link Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Result Codes: Final status of the test (Success or Failure) Wired Link Test Results The Wired Link card indicates whether you can connect to an active network switch. The Link test card for a copper Ethernet connection displays the advertised speed and gray text duplex capabilities in...
Page 206 AutoTest App and Profiles EtherScope has linked at a speed slower than the maximum advertised speed. The link is using half duplex. For links faster than 1G, EtherScope has detected a minimum SNR value below the set threshold. Touch the card to open the Link test screen.
Page 207 AutoTest App and Profiles Wired Link Test Screen The Wired Link test screen shows the following:...
Page 208 AutoTest App and Profiles Speed Advertised Speed: Speed capability as reported by the switch Actual Speed: Link speed as measured by EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Duplex Advertised Duplex: Duplex capabilities reported by the switch Actual Duplex: Duplex in use as detected by...
Page 209 AutoTest App and Profiles Delay Skew: Difference in propagation delay between sets of wired pairs. Channel A acts as the reference for the other channel meas- urements. SNR: Current signal-to-noise ratio on each channel SNR: The average SNR measurement since link was established Threshold: Multi-Gigabit SNR Threshold from the Wired Connection settings...
Page 210 AutoTest App and Profiles SFP Details (Fiber) The SFP Details are defined as follows: Wavelength: Wavelength (in nanometers) at which the fiber connection is operating Temperature: Temperature in degrees Celsius...
Page 211: 802.1X Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Voltage: SFP transceiver power supply voltage (~3.3 V) Tx Bias Current: Transmitter bias current Tx Power: Transmitter power Rx Power: Link receiver power Reference Power: The user can set a Reference Power by pressing the SET REFERENCE button. This sets the current Rx Power as the reference.
Page 212 AutoTest App and Profiles The card shows the EAP type selected in the Wired Connection settings and the username or certificate used. The 802.1X icon turns green if the connection is successful and yellow if 802.1X authentication fails. 802.1X Test Screen The 802.1X screen also shows the time it took for the authentication process to complete along with Result Codes.
Page 213: Vlan Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Select the action overflow icon at the top right on the Connect Log screen to attach the log to its associated AutoTest result on the Link-Live website. You can also attach the Connect Log from the floating action menu on the main Wired Profile screen.
Page 214 AutoTest App and Profiles The top line on the VLAN test card shows the configured VLAN settings (image above) or "Untagged" (image below) if VLAN disabled but VLAN-tagged traffic is seen. Untagged indicates that no VLAN tag is present in either received or transmitted frames, also referred to as the Native VLAN.
Page 215 AutoTest App and Profiles VLAN Test Screen The VLAN test screen displays the real-time traffic the EtherScope detects on the top VLANs. Up to nine VLANs with the highest traffic are displayed as colored portions of the pie...
Page 216: Switch Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles chart. The table on the lower part of the VLAN screen lists all the VLANs seen. Switch Test Results The results available for the Switch Test are based on Discovery Protocol advertisements and SNMP system group information. SNMP forwarding table data is used to determine the Nearest Switch.
Page 217 AutoTest App and Profiles If the connection is lost while the Wired Autotest is running, the switch icon turns red. If the EtherScope was unable to identify the nearest switch, "Nearest Switch Not Found" displays on the Switch card. The EtherScope continues to search for the nearest switch, even after the AutoTest completes.
Page 218 AutoTest App and Profiles Each section represents a unique port advert- isement as defined by protocol type and MAC address.
Page 219 AutoTest App and Profiles The switch results screen shows the following data fields: Status: Time elapsed after link was established before network traffic was received from the switch. The MAC address of the device that sent the packet is also shown. Nearest Switch: Name of the switch determined to be closest to the EtherScope Port: Detected Port name...
Page 220 AutoTest App and Profiles appears if the EtherScope has SNMP access to the Nearest Switch. Model: Switch model name and/or number Type: Discovery Protocol - CDP, LLDP, EDP, FDP, or SNMP. (First Seen) displays next to the protocol type first seen by the Ether- Scope.
Page 221 AutoTest App and Profiles Switch: Below the Nearest Switch, other switches seen via advertisements or SNMP At the bottom of the switch test screen, touch the blue links or the action overflow icon to open other apps or tools with the target (in this case, the Nearest Switch) pre-populated.
Page 222 Switch results if EtherScope has current Discovery data, and AutoTest was able to identify the nearest switch and connected interface. The Ping, TCP Connect, and Capture selections open the corresponding NetAlly apps, populated with the switch's address. Browse...
Page 223: Wired Profile Fab
AutoTest App and Profiles Telnet or SSH opens Google Chromium, and open the JuiceSSH app. DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Results Results for these tests operate the same in both Wired and Wi-Fi profiles. DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests for Wired and Wi-Fi.
Page 224 AutoTest App and Profiles The Test Targets option opens the Test Targets screen, where you can add Ping, TCP Connect, HTTP, and FTP target tests to the current profile. Add Connection Log opens a Link-Live sharing screen that allows you to custom name the log file before saving to the test result.
Page 225 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch the field to enter your desired log name, and tap SAVE TO TEST RESULT to upload. Add Comments also opens a Link-Live sharing screen where you can enter comments.
Page 226 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch the fields to enter your desired comments, and tap SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT to upload them. The Add Picture function lets you open the Gallery to select a photo that is then uploaded and attached to your test result. See the Link-Live App chapter to learn about...
Page 227: Wired Profile Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles Wired Profile Settings These settings control the wired test port connection, PoE test, the thresholds for Pass/Warning/Fail results, and any user-added test targets. Touch the settings icon on the Wired profile screen, or add a new Wired profile, to configure the profile's settings.
Page 228: Poe Test Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles On the Wired Profile settings screen, touch each field described below as needed to configure the profile. Changed settings are auto- matically applied. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the profile. Name Touch the Name field to enter a custom name for the profile.
Page 229 AutoTest App and Profiles PoE Test Touch the toggle button to enable or disable the PoE test portion of the current Wired Profile. Powered Device Class Touch to select a PoE class setting to match your switch's (or PoE injector's) available class. EtherScope supports these classes: 802.3af Classes 0-3 802.3at PoE+ Class 4...
Page 230 AutoTest App and Profiles negotiation to succeed. If the UPOE Class is selected on your EtherScope but LLDP is not enabled on your Cisco switch, nego- tiation fails. LLDP This toggle button appears if Class 4 (25.50 W) is selected. Enable this setting if LLDP is enabled on the switch you are testing.
Page 231 AutoTest App and Profiles TruePower™ TruePower validates that the Switch (Power Sourcing Equipment) and cabling can provide the requested power under load by applying a load equivalent to the selected class to mimic a Powered Device (PD). Tap the toggle button to enable the TruePower feature.
Page 232: Wired Connection Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles Wired Connection Settings Open Wired Connection settings to configure speed/duplex, link persistence, user-defined MACs, 802.1X settings, and multi-gigabit SNR threshold. Speed/Duplex Touch to select the speed and duplex option that you want to test your network against.
Page 233 AutoTest App and Profiles The default is Auto negotiation. When speed is set to Auto, EtherScope auto- negotiates to the highest possible speed/duplex supported by the link partner. You can select a fixed speed/duplex for the copper interface. For 10 and 100 Mbps you can optionally force the speed and duplex.
Page 234 AutoTest App and Profiles relink. When disabled and link drops, the profile is considered done and no further link attempts are done until a Wired Profile is run again. The default setting for Link Persistence is disabled. User-Defined MAC Tap the toggle field to enable a user-defined MAC for this profile and display the current user-defined MAC definition: This setting affects the...
Page 235 AutoTest App and Profiles Settings. ) Tap the lower field to enter your desired MAC address for the EtherScope. When this user-defined MAC is enabled, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen and on relevant test result screens. You can use this feature for tasks such as testing ACL lists (for example, finding out if specific MAC addresses are allowed on the network) or...
Page 236 AutoTest App and Profiles EAP Type Touch to select a different EAP type if needed. The default is PEAP MSCHAP V2. Certificate This setting appears if one of the following EAP types is selected in the setting above: EAP TLS, PEAP TLS, or TTLS EAP TLS.
Page 237 AutoTest App and Profiles Username This field appears along with multiple authen- tication types. Touch the Username field to enter your username. Password This field appears along with multiple authen- tication types. Touch the Password field to enter the network password. Alternate ID Enter an Alternate ID if necessary.
Page 238: Vlan Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles VLAN Settings Touch to open the VLAN settings screen. Slide the toggle to the right to enable VLAN testing. Enabling this setting also enables a VLAN test card on the Wired AutoTest results screen. Once enabled, VLAN ID and VLAN Priority fields appear.
Page 239 AutoTest App and Profiles Wait For Network Traffic Wait for Network Traffic controls whether there is any delay after link comes up before proceeding to the next step. When enabled...
Page 240 AutoTest App and Profiles there is a delay waiting for packets to be forwarded from the network by the nearest switch. This is useful for switches that are configured to search for networking loops prior to forwarding traffic. On networks with very little traffic, the user may choose to disable this delay.
Page 241: Stop After
AutoTest App and Profiles Stop After This setting directs the Wired Profile to stop testing after the selected test step. The excluded test cards do not appear on the Profile results screen. HTTP Proxy The Proxy control lets you specify a proxy server through which the EtherScope establishes a network connection.
Page 242 AutoTest App and Profiles these settings are used when HTTP Proxy is enabled in an HTTP Test Target. To use the proxy settings with a web browser, run the Profile, and then, open the web browser while the unit remains linked. Open the HTTP Proxy screen to enable proxy settings.
Page 243: Wi-Fi Autotest Profiles
AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi AutoTest Profiles A Wi-Fi Profile runs a series of tests by connecting to a selected wireless network.
Page 244 AutoTest App and Profiles Like the main AutoTest screen, Wi-Fi Profile tests are summarized on cards. Tap a card to view individual test screens. Each test icon (except the AP) displays green, yellow, or red to indicate the status (or grade) of the completed test step: Success/Warning/Fail.
Page 245 AutoTest App and Profiles NOTE: When running an AutoTest Profile that connects to a network with a Captive Portal, an Android notification icon appears in the top Status Bar. Open and select the notification to open a web browser window where you can enter the required information for the captive portal.
Page 246 AutoTest App and Profiles Link (Connection), Channel, and AP Results are described next. Skip to Wi-Fi Profile Settings. Skip to DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests. Skip to Test Targets. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 247: Wi-Fi Profile Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi Profile Test Results The image below shows a completed AutoTest Wi-Fi Profile.
Page 248 AutoTest App and Profiles This Profile connects to SSID "The Office Network #1." The Profile is displaying one Warning condition from a timeout of the second Gateway ping. On the Wi-Fi Profile screens, you can perform these actions: Touch any of the test result cards, like Link , Channel, or AP, to open...
Page 249 AutoTest App and Profiles The rest of this topic describes the individual test cards and screens using the Wi-Fi Profile results for the "LRG" SSID shown below.
Page 250: Wi-Fi Link Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi Link Test Results The Wi-Fi link test card indicates whether you can connect to the configured network at your current location. The Wi-Fi Link card displays the SSID, current signal strength (dBm), link speed (Mbps), and number of roams. Refer to Wi-Fi Connection Settings if needed.
Page 251 AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi Link Test Screen The Wi-Fi Link test screen shows these results:...
Page 252 AutoTest App and Profiles SSID Security: Security protocol in use on the network Roams: Number of times the unit has dis- connected from the previous AP and connected to a different AP with a better signal strength. This behavior is partly con- trolled by the Roam Threshold in the Wi-Fi Connection...
Page 253 AutoTest App and Profiles EtherScope to scan for another AP, such as low signal strength or high retry rate. Last Roam From: If the EtherScope has roamed to a new AP, the previous AP's name, BSSID, and Channel display. Periodic Scans: Number of times the EtherScope has scanned for a new AP supporting the same SSID.
Page 254 AutoTest App and Profiles The Wi-Fi Link Test graphs save and display data for up to 24 hours in the past if the unit stays linked. The default time interval shown is 30 seconds. Under each graph, a legend table displays the Current, Minimum, Maximum, and Average measurements.
Page 255 AutoTest App and Profiles measurements from the last second. Min, Max, and Avg columns show cumulative meas- urements. Signal (dBm) graph: Plots the signal strength in dBm of the connected AP Signal - The AP's signal strength in dBm Noise - The noise level in dBm on the channel used SNR - The network's signal-to-noise ratio, a measure of signal strength relative to noise,...
Page 256 AutoTest App and Profiles Utilization (%) graph: Plots percentage of the connected channel's capacity being used by 802.11 devices and by non-802.11 interference. If the Combine Utilization setting is enabled in General Settings, the Utilization graph shows only combined 802.11 and non-802.11 channel utilization.
Page 257 AutoTest App and Profiles Retries (% of packets) graph: Plots percentage of transmitted packets that are retry packets Retry Rate % - The percentage of total packets that are retry packets Retry Pkts - The number of retry packets seen in the current sample cycle Total Pkts - The total number of packets transmitted in the current sample cycle...
Page 258 AutoTest App and Profiles PHY TX Rate (Mbps) graph: Plots the physical transmission rate. The green horizontal dotted line indicates the AP's maximum TX rate. Ping or TCP Connect Response Time graph: This graph appears on the Link test screen if...
Page 259 AutoTest App and Profiles you run a Ping or TCP Connect test, using the Ping/TCP app, over the Wi-Fi test port connection while the Profile is linked. Follow these steps to view the Response Time graph: 1. To navigate easily to the Ping/TCP app, PING touch the blue hyperlink at the...
Page 260: Connect Log
AutoTest App and Profiles Tap the blue links at the bottom of the link test screen to open the Ping/TCP app, view the CONNECT LOG, or run a Wi-Fi packet CAPTURE on the connected channel and AP. Connect Log The Connect Log shows the connection log, including driver activity, supplicant, and the DHCP process.
Page 261: Channel Test Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Select the action overflow icon at the top right on the Connect Log screen to attach the log to its associated AutoTest result on the Link-Live website, or attach the Connect Log from the floating action menu on the main Profile screen.
Page 262 AutoTest App and Profiles Channel Test Screen The Channel Test results screen indicates the Center Frequency and Frequency Range of the connected channel along with a real-time Utilization graph. Results: The channel Utilization (%) graph updates in real time for as long as the unit is...
Page 263 AutoTest App and Profiles still connected to the network. The graph saves and displays data for up to 24 hours if the unit stays linked. To pan and zoom on the graphs, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph controls.
Page 264 AutoTest App and Profiles Tap the blue links at the bottom of the channel CHANNEL test results to open the Wi-Fi app's DETAILS CHANNELS MAP screens, or to run a Wi-Fi packet CAPTURE on the connected channel. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 265: Ap (Access Point) Test
AutoTest App and Profiles AP (Access Point) Test The AP card shows the AP's name and the SSID of the network it is supporting. The AP name or address shown is based on what the EtherScope is able to gather from the device and network.
Page 266 AutoTest App and Profiles AP Test Screen In addition to the AP name and SSID, the AP test screen shows the following: Device Name: AP's name or address IP Address: The AP's assigned IP address. If none could be determined, the field displays dashes --.
Page 267 AutoTest App and Profiles SSID: Name of the network on which the AP is operating Security: Security protocol in use on the network Roams: Number of times the unit has roamed and connected to a different AP 802.11 Channel(s): Channel or channels the AP is operating on.
Page 268: Wi-Fi Profile Fab
AutoTest App and Profiles Tap the blue links at the bottom of the link test screen to view the CONNECT LOG or run a PATH ANALYSIS to the AP. Open the overflow menu for additional CAPTURE actions, such as to run a Wi-Fi packet on the connected channel and AP, or start a Telnet or SSH session using the AP's IP address.
Page 269 AutoTest App and Profiles The Test Targets option opens the Test Targets screen, where you can add Ping, TCP Connect, HTTP, and FTP target tests to the current profile. Add Connection Log opens a Link-Live sharing screen that allows you to custom name the log file before saving to the test result.
Page 270 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch the field to enter your desired log name, and tap SAVE TO TEST RESULT to upload. Add Comments also opens a Link-Live sharing screen where you can enter comments.
Page 271 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch the fields to enter your desired comments, and tap SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT to upload them. The Add Picture function lets you open the Gallery to select a photo that is then uploaded and attached to your test result. See the Link-Live App chapter to learn about...
Page 272: Wi-Fi Profile Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi Profile Settings These settings control which network is tested, how the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Success/Warning/Fail connects, thresholds for results, and any user-added test targets. To configure the profile settings, touch the settings icon on the Wi-Fi Profile screen, or add a new Wi-Fi Profile to AutoTest.
Page 273 AutoTest App and Profiles On the Wi-Fi Profile settings screen, touch each field described below as needed to configure the profile. Changed settings are automatically applied.
Page 274: Wi-Fi Connection Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles NOTE: If you add a new Wi-Fi profile from Wi-Fi Analysis app, the Profile Name, SSID, and Authentication type are auto- populated. See Creating a Wi-Fi Profile from the Wi-Fi Analysis App. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the profile.
Page 275 AutoTest App and Profiles SSID Touch to enter an SSID or select from the list of discovered SSIDs. If you do not enter a custom Name for the Profile, the SSID is displayed as the Wi-Fi Profile's name. Authentication If you selected an SSID from the drop-down list of discovered SSIDs in the setting above, or...
Page 276 AutoTest App and Profiles created a "Connect to [SSID]" profile from the Wi-Fi app, the Authentication type is auto- matically selected. If needed, touch to open the Authentication dialog and select the correct security type for the network. The following settings depend on the Authentic- ation type.
Page 277 AutoTest App and Profiles EAP Type This setting appears if the Authentication type is WPA Enterprise or WPA2 Enterprise. The default is PEAP MSCHAP V2. Touch to select a different EAP type if needed.
Page 278 AutoTest App and Profiles Certificate This setting appears if one of the following EAP types is selected in the setting above: EAP TLS, PEAP TLS, or TTLS EAP TLS. Touch to open the Certificates screen. This screen displays all the certificates that have been imported to AutoTest via the Wired or Wi-Fi Profile settings.
Page 279 Touch a certificate's row to edit its name and description. Touch the action overflow icon Delete an imported Certificate. Touch the floating action button (FAB) to import a new certificate file. EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition supports these certificate file extensions: .pem .p12 .cer .crt...
Page 280 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch here to skip the following "How to" section and go to Advanced Wi-Fi Connection Settings. How to Import a Certificate: Certificate files can be imported from either an inserted storage device (USB or Micro SD) or the EtherScope's internal file system.
Page 281 AutoTest App and Profiles c. EAP Type: EAP TLS, PEAP TLS, or TTLS EAP TLS To run an AutoTest Wired Profile using 802.1X with certificate authentication, set up the profile with the following 802.1X test settings: a. 802.1X: Enabled b. EAP Type: EAP TLS, PEAP TLS, or TTLS EAP TLS 3.
Page 282 AutoTest App and Profiles 4. Touch the floating action button (FAB) to open the Import Certificate dialog box.
Page 283 AutoTest App and Profiles 5. Touch Click to select beneath the Cer- tificate field to open the Files app.
Page 284 AutoTest App and Profiles 6. In the Files app, navigate to the folder or storage device where your certificate file is saved. Touch the menu button to open the left-side navigation drawer and access the storage devices. In the image above, the user is navigating to a USB flash drive.
Page 285 AutoTest App and Profiles After you select a file, the Files app closes, and the Import Certificate dialog displays the chosen certificate file. 8. Enter the certificate’s password if it is password protected. 9. Touch IMPORT. 10. If desired, touch the fields to edit the Name and Description of the certificate.
Page 286 AutoTest App and Profiles The name defaults to the certificate filename. 11. Tap the back button to return to the Certificates list screen. The newly added cer- tificate appears selected in the list. 12. Tap the back button to return to the Connection settings.
Page 287: Advanced (Wi-Fi Connection) Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles Advanced (Wi-Fi Connection) Settings BSSID Enter or select a specific BSSID for the Wi-Fi Profile to prevent the EtherScope from roaming to a new AP while linked.
Page 288 AutoTest App and Profiles Wi-Fi Band Tap this setting to specify the wireless band(s) on which the Wi-Fi Profile attempts to connect. The default setting of Auto allows the unit to connect on either band. Note that the Profile fails to link if this setting conflicts with the selected bands in General Settings.
Page 289 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch each field to select a new value or enter a custom one. Each threshold also has a toggle button that allows you to disable grading based on that measurement entirely.
Page 290: Channel Test Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles Signal Level Thresholds: Measured signal from the AP Signal-to-Noise (SNR) Thresholds: Ratio of measured AP signal to noise level detected on the channel Retries Thresholds: Retry frames as a percentage of total transmitted frames Transmit Rate (TX) Thresholds: Measured rate as a percentage of the AP's maximum throughput rate Alternate ID...
Page 291 AutoTest App and Profiles If the Combine Utilization setting is enabled in General Settings, only a single, combined Utilization Threshold setting appears. 802.11 Utilization Threshold (%) This threshold controls the Success/Warning/Fail gradings for the...
Page 292 AutoTest App and Profiles percentage of the connected channel's capacity being used by 802.11 devices. Touch the toggle button to enable or disable test grading based on 802.11 util- ization. Touch Warning or Failure to select or enter custom percentage values for Warning or Failure results.
Page 293: Http Proxy
AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests for Wired and Wi-Fi. Test Targets Touch the Test Targets field to open the Test Targets screen and add custom Ping, TCP Connect, HTTP, or FTP Tests to your AutoTest profile. See Test Targets to learn more.
Page 294 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch each field to open a pop-up keyboard and enter the appropriate Address, Port, Username, and Password. Touch OK to save your entries. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 295: Wired And Wi-Fi Autotests
AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests for Wired and Wi-Fi AutoTests These tests are included in both Wired AutoTest Profiles, and the settings and results fields are the same for each Profile type. Access AutoTest's DHCP, DNS, and Gateway settings from either the Wired or Wi-Fi Profile settings screens, or by touching the settings button...
Page 296: Dhcp Or Static Ip Test
AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP or Static IP Test The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) test indicates whether the EtherScope receives an IP address assignment from the DHCP server. DHCP Settings – IP Configuration Access the DHCP test settings from the Wired or Wi-Fi Profile settings or by tapping the settings button on the DHCP test results...
Page 297 AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP DHCP is enabled by default. Touch the toggle button to disable DHCP and enter static IP addresses. (DHCP only) Response Time Threshold This field only appears if DHCP is enabled. The Response Time Threshold controls how long the EtherScope waits for a DHCP server response before failing the Link and DHCP tests.
Page 298 AutoTest App and Profiles Static IP Address The Static IP address fields for Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Primary and Secondary DNS Servers only appear if DHCP is disabled. Touch each field to open a pop-up number pad and enter the static addresses as needed. Touch OK to save your entries.
Page 299 AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP Test Results When DHCP is enabled, the DHCP test card and results screen are displayed in the Profile. The DHCP Test card displays the DHCP server's IP address and the total time for the discover, offer, request, and acknowledgment to complete.
Page 300 AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP Test Results Screen Device Name: The discovered name of the DHCP Server, or, if no name could be discovered, the IP address IPv4 Address: IP address of the server...
Page 301 AutoTest App and Profiles MAC Address: Server's MAC address. Two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the server. Results Offered: IP address offered by the DHCP server Accepted: IP address accepted by the Ether- Scope Subnet Mask: Used to determine which addresses are local and which must be reached via a gateway Subnet: Combination of the subnet mask...
Page 302 AutoTest App and Profiles DHCP clients and DHCP servers on different IP networks. End User Response Time table and chart: Breakdown of the times for the process of acquiring a DHCP IP address Offer: Time between when the EtherScope sent the discovery and received an address offer from the DHCP server...
Page 303 AutoTest App and Profiles Acknowledge: Time between EtherScope sending the request and receiving the acknowledgment from the DHCP server Total Time: Total amount of time consumed by the DHCP process Threshold: The DHCP Response Time Threshold from the DHCP test settings, which controls how long the EtherScope waits for a DHCP server response before failing the DHCP test.
Page 304 AutoTest App and Profiles The additional actions available on the DHCP test screen include opening the Path Analysis, Ping/TCP, or Capture apps populated with the DHCP server address, browsing to the IPv4 address in the web browser, starting a Telnet or session, or viewing the Connect Log.
Page 305 AutoTest App and Profiles The Static IP card displays the configured IP and Subnet addresses. Touch the card to open the test results screen. The Static IP test screen displays the configured addresses.
Page 306 AutoTest App and Profiles Subnet: Combination of the subnet mask and the offered IP address Subnet Mask: Used to determine which addresses are local and which must be reached via a gateway Gateway: Resolved hostname of the Gateway or its IP address if no name could be discovered IP Address: IP address of the Gateway DNS (1 and 2): Names and IP addresses of Primary and Secondary DNS servers...
Page 307 AutoTest App and Profiles IP Address In Use By: Shows the name of the device currently using the configured static IP address. Touch the blue underlined link to open a Discovery Details screen for the device. MAC Address: MAC of the device using the IP address Back to Title and Contents...
Page 308: Dns Test
AutoTest App and Profiles DNS Test For overview information, see DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests. The DNS (Domain Name System) server test checks the performance of DNS servers resolving the specified URL. The EtherScope obtains DNS addresses through DHCP or static address configuration.
Page 309 AutoTest App and Profiles DNS Test If desired, you can tap the top field on the DNS Settings screen and switch the toggle to disable the DNS test in your current AutoTest. When this setting is disabled, the DNS card does not appear on the main AutoTest results screen, and the following settings are hidden.
Page 310 AutoTest App and Profiles DNS Test Results The server name and lookup time for DNS 1 are shown on the DNS test card. Touch the card to open the DNS test results screen. DNS Test Results Screen...
Page 311 AutoTest App and Profiles Lookup Name: Name resolved by the DNS servers Threshold: Lookup Time Threshold from the DNS test settings DNS #: Name of the listed DNS server Lookup IP: Resolved IP address Lookup Time: Time to receive the IP address after the lookup request sent Results Codes: Final status of the test (Success or Failure) for each DNS server...
Page 312 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch blue links or the blue action overflow icon at the bottom of the test results screens to run the DNS Test Again, open another app populated with the name and IP address of DNS 1, or Browse to the Primary DNS server in your web browser.
Page 313: Gateway Test
AutoTest App and Profiles Gateway Test For overview information, see DHCP, DNS, and Gateway Tests. This test indicates whether the default Gateway could be successfully pinged and identifies the address of the current IPv4 and IPv6 routers. Gateway Test Settings Gateway Test If desired, you can tap the top field on the Gateway Test screen and switch the toggle to...
Page 314 AutoTest App and Profiles Timeout Threshold The only other setting for the Gateway Test is the timeout threshold, which indicates how long the EtherScope waits for a response from the gateway before grading the test as a fail. Tap the field to select one of the value options, or enter a custom value.
Page 315 AutoTest App and Profiles Gateway Test Results Screen IPv4 Gateway Name: Resolved hostname of the Gateway or its IP address if no name could be discovered IPv4 Address: Internal IPv4 address of the Gateway...
Page 316 AutoTest App and Profiles MAC Address: Server's MAC address. Two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the server. IPv6 Address: Router's IPv6 address (if available) IPv6 Gateway Name: Name advertised by the IPv6 router (if available) Protocols: Routing protocols the EtherScope used to obtain the Gateway data Ping Results...
Page 317 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch blue links or the blue action overflow icon at the bottom of the test results screens to run the Gateway TEST AGAIN, open another app, Browse to the Gateway's IPv4 Address, or start a Telnet or SSH session to the Gateway.
Page 318: Test Targets For Wired And Wi-Fi Autotests
AutoTest App and Profiles Test Targets for Wired Wi-Fi AutoTests AutoTest Target tests are user-assignable endpoints to which EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition attempts to connect each time the AutoTest profile runs. These tests ensure avail- ability of internal or external websites, servers, and devices to users of your network.
Page 319: Adding And Managing Test Targets
AutoTest App and Profiles Adding and Managing Test Targets To add test targets to AutoTest profiles and manage your saved targets, open the Test Targets screen from either the Wired Wi-Fi Profile Settings or by touching the FAB on the Wired Wi-Fi Profile results screens.
Page 320 AutoTest App and Profiles to and used in any number of Wired or Wi-Fi Profiles. On the Test Targets screen, you can perform these actions: Select the checkboxes for each Target you want to include in the current Wired or Wi- Fi profile.
Page 321 AutoTest App and Profiles Tap the up and down arrows reorder the saved Test Targets on this screen and the main AutoTest Profile screen. Touch the action overflow icon Duplicate or Delete a target test. CAUTION: When you delete a Test Target, you delete it from all Profiles.
Page 322 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch any target's name, or add a new target, to open the test's settings, where you can enter a custom test name, target address, and thresholds.
Page 323: Target Test Results Screens
AutoTest App and Profiles Target Test Results Screens The Target Test type icons display green, yellow, or red to indicate the status (or grade) of the completed test portions: Success/Warning/Fail. As an example, in the Ping test image below, the entire Ping test is graded with a Warning because the third Ping was not returned within the Timeout Threshold configured in the settings.
Page 324 AutoTest App and Profiles under the Results heading, the yellow dot points out the third Response Time as the reason for the Warning. Additionally, the third Result Code lists "Timeout error" as the reason for the Warning. Additional Target Test Actions After the Target test has completed, touch any of the blue links to perform additional actions, including opening other testing apps.
Page 325 AutoTest App and Profiles pre-populated, for example: ⸰ Open the Ping/TCP app with the current target address. ⸰ Run a packet Capture on traffic from the test target. ⸰ Browse to the target URL on the internet with your web browser app.
Page 326: Autotest Ping Test
AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest Ping Test A Ping test sends an ICMP echo request to the selected target to determine whether the server or client can be reached and how long it takes to respond. The AutoTest Target Ping Test sends three Pings to the target and reports the response times.
Page 327 AutoTest App and Profiles Ping Test Settings Name: This field allows you to assign a custom name to the test. The name appears on the target test card in the profile. Device Name: Enter the IP address or URL of the server you want to ping.
Page 328 AutoTest App and Profiles address, the DNS lookup portion of the test is skipped. IP Protocol Version: IPv4 is used by default. Touch the field to switch between IPv4 and IPv6. Frame Size (bytes): This setting specifies the total size of the payload and the header sent. Valid sizes are 64 bytes to 1518 bytes.
Page 329 AutoTest App and Profiles The Ping card shows the Ping test name entered in the Ping test settings and the three Ping response times from the target. Touch the card to open the Ping results screen. AutoTest Ping Results Screen Device Name: Hostname or address of the target device IPv4 or IPv6 Address: IP address of the...
Page 330 AutoTest App and Profiles MAC Address: Target device's MAC address. The two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the server. Results Lookup Time: How long it took to resolve the URL into an IP address Response Times: How long it took for the EtherScope to receive a response from the target after sending each of the three Pings Threshold: The Timeout Threshold...
Page 331 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch blue links or the blue action overflow icon at the bottom of the test results screens to run the Ping TEST AGAIN, open another testing app, Browse to the Ping target address in your web browser, or start a Telnet or SSH session.
Page 332: Autotest Tcp Connect Test
AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest TCP Connect Test A TCP Connect test opens a TCP connection with the selected target to test for port avail- ability using a 3-way handshake (SYN, SYN/ACK, ACK). The AutoTest Target TCP Connect test runs three connection tests and reports the response times.
Page 333 AutoTest App and Profiles Name: This field allows you to assign a custom name to the test. The name appears on the target test card in the profile. Device Name: Enter the IP address or URL of the target you want to test. If you enter an IP address, the DNS lookup portion of the test is skipped.
Page 334 AutoTest App and Profiles AutoTest TCP Results Screen Device Name: DNS name of the device tested IPv4 or IPv6 Address: IP address of the target device MAC Address: Device's MAC address. The two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided.
Page 335 AutoTest App and Profiles Results Lookup Time: How long it took to resolve the URL into an IP address Response Times: How long it took for the EtherScope to receive a response from the server for each of the three connect tests Threshold: The Timeout Threshold indicated in the test's settings Results Codes: Final status of the test (Success...
Page 336: Http Test
AutoTest App and Profiles HTTP Test The HTTP test performs a comprehensive end user response time (EURT) measurement when downloading the specified web page. The target can be an IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or URL. HTTP Test Settings HTTP settings allow test grading criteria based on responses and return code in addition to the time threshold.
Page 337 AutoTest App and Profiles Name This field allows you to assign a custom name to the test. The name appears on the target test card in the profile.
Page 338 AutoTest App and Profiles Enter a target address. To reach web servers that operate on a non-default port, enter a colon (:) and specify the port number after the URL. IP Protocol Version IPv4 is used by default. Touch the field to switch between IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 339 AutoTest App and Profiles Response Must Contain pass/fail Text entered here functions as test criteria based on the presence of the text string on a specified server or URL. To construct a text string, enter a word or several words with exact spacing.
Page 340 AutoTest App and Profiles Response Must Not Contain Like the setting above, except text entered here pass/fail functions as test criteria based on the absence of the text string on a specified server or URL. The test passes if the text string is not found.
Page 341 AutoTest App and Profiles HTTP Test Results The HTTP card shows the test name entered in the test settings and response time from the target.
Page 342 AutoTest App and Profiles HTTP Test Results Screen Device Name: DNS name of the server tested IPv4 or IPv6 Address: IP address of the server...
Page 343 AutoTest App and Profiles MAC Address: Server's MAC address. The two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the server. URL: The target URL Results Ping: A ping test runs simultaneously with the HTTP test, and this result field displays the Ping response time.
Page 344 AutoTest App and Profiles Total Time: The end user response time (EURT), which is the total time it took to download the web page. It is the sum of DNS lookup, TCP connect, data start, and data transfer time. If the Total Time exceeds the Response Time Threshold in the settings, the test fails.
Page 345 AutoTest App and Profiles End User Response Time : Pie chart of the times for each phase of the test (DNS, Lookup, TCP Connect, Data Start, and Data Transfer) Results Codes: Final status of the test (Success or Failure) The HTTP test also shows the Return Code from the website server.
Page 346 AutoTest App and Profiles Touch blue links or the blue action overflow icon at the bottom of the test results screens to run the HTTP TEST AGAIN, open another testing app, or Browse to the target address in your web browser. Captive Portal Connections The HTTP test supports connections through a network with a captive portal requirement.
Page 347 AutoTest App and Profiles For the HTTP test to pass, you must select the notification and enter the required credentials on the portal website. Otherwise, the HTTP test fails, with a Result Code of "Captive portal detected (25)." See the Captive Portal section in the Connecting to Wi-Fi...
Page 348: Ftp Test
AutoTest App and Profiles FTP Test The FTP test performs a file upload to or download from an FTP server, allowing veri- fication of server and network performance. The target can be an IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or URL. The results provide a complete breakdown of the overall file transfer time into its component parts.
Page 349 AutoTest App and Profiles Name This field allows you to assign a custom name to the test. The name appears on the target test card in the profile.
Page 350 AutoTest App and Profiles FTP Server Enter the IPv4 address or URL of the FTP server you want to test. If you enter an IP address, the DNS Lookup portion of the test is skipped. IP Protocol Version IPv4 is used by default. Touch the field to switch between IPv4 and IPv6.
Page 351 AutoTest App and Profiles Specifying a transfer size that is greater than file being retrieved does not cause the test to fail. The test stops when the file has finished downloading. When the Direction setting is Put, the default transfer size of ALL causes the Ether- Scope to create and upload a file that is 10 MB.
Page 352 AutoTest App and Profiles the EtherScope, and the test string is repeated to produce the set file size. Response Time Threshold This threshold controls how long the EtherScope waits for a response from the FTP server before failing the test. Touch the field to change the value.
Page 353 AutoTest App and Profiles HTTP Proxy The Proxy control in target test settings utilizes the server address and port specified in the main profile settings. See Wired Profile Settings Wi-Fi Profile Settings. FTP Test Results The FTP card shows the test name entered in the test settings and response time from the target.
Page 354 AutoTest App and Profiles FTP Test Results Screen Device Name: Hostname of the server tested IPv4 or IPv6 Address: IP address of the server...
Page 355 AutoTest App and Profiles MAC Address: Server's MAC address. The two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the server. Get File: File path and name entered in the settings that was transferred to or from the FTP server.
Page 356 AutoTest App and Profiles Data Transfer: Time to receive the file from the target server Total Time: The end user response time (EURT), which is the total time it took to download the web page. It is the sum of DNS lookup, TCP connect, data start, and data transfer time.
Page 357 AutoTest App and Profiles End User Response Time: Pie chart of the times for each phase of the test (DNS, Lookup, TCP Connect, Data Start, and Data Transfer) Results Codes: Final status of the test (Success or Failure) The FTP test also shows the Return Code from the server.
Page 358: Air Quality Autotest Profiles
AutoTest App and Profiles Air Quality AutoTest Profiles Air Quality Profiles perform a scan of the channels in your wireless network to measure channel utilization and interference. Each table on the Air Quality results screen shows the top four channels in each band with the highest utilization, co-channel interference or adjacent channel interference, along with the number of APs operating on the channel.
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Page 360 AutoTest App and Profiles First, EtherScope scans the 2.4-GHz band and displays results and then does the same for the 5-GHz band.
Page 361: Air Quality Profile Results
AutoTest App and Profiles Channel usage depends on the number of clients connected to the network and the amount of interference from devices like microwaves or smartphones using Bluetooth. Very high utilization or interference can affect network performance. Air Quality Profile Results The image below shows a completed Air Warnings Quality Profile test with two...
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Page 363 AutoTest App and Profiles Air Quality test gradings are based on the Thresholds configured in the Profile's settings. In the case shown here, the Warnings and Failures occurred because of high Utilization and Co-channel Interference caused by the number of APs active on the top three 2.4 GHz channels: 1, 6, and 11.
Page 364 AutoTest App and Profiles top channels. See the General Settings topic for more information.
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Page 366 AutoTest App and Profiles Two dashes -- indicate that no Utilization was detected on the Channels shown. Co-channel Interference: Interference caused by multiple APs operating on the same channel that exceed the minimum Co-channel Inter- ference AP Signal Level threshold in the settings.
Page 367: Air Quality Profile Fab
AutoTest App and Profiles MHz and 80-MHz channels in the 5-GHz band by counting an AP on its primary and each secondary channel. Adjacent Channel Interference: Interference caused by multiple APs operating on adjacent channels that exceed the minimum Adjacent channel Interference AP Signal Level threshold in the settings.
Page 368: Air Quality Profile Settings
AutoTest App and Profiles to attach comments and images to this AutoTest result on the Link-Live website. The Add Comments option opens a Link- Live sharing screen where you can enter comments. The Add Picture function lets you open the Gallery or Camera app to select or take a photo that is then uploaded and attached to your test result.
Page 369 AutoTest App and Profiles screen, or add a new Air Quality Profile to AutoTest. The settings for Air Quality are thresholds for grading the channel utilization and inter- ference.
Page 370 AutoTest App and Profiles On the Air Quality Profile settings screen, touch each field described below as needed to configure the profile. Changed settings are auto- matically applied. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the profile. Name Touch the Name field to enter a custom name for the profile.
Page 371 AutoTest App and Profiles Grading Use the grading threshold controls to adjust Warning/Fail the values that determine results for the corresponding utilization and co- channel interference and adjacent channel measurements. Touch each Warning or Failure field to select a new value or enter a custom one.
Page 372 AutoTest App and Profiles General Settings, there is only a single combined 802.11 and non-802.11 Utilization Threshold. Utilization measurements and thresholds are percentages of a channel's capacity. Co-channel interference measurements and thresholds are the number of APs operating on the same channel.
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Page 374: Ping/Tcp Test App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Ping/TCP Test The Ping/TCP test app runs a Ping or TCP Connect test to your chosen target, allowing you to monitor connectivity changes. A Ping test sends an ICMP echo request to the selected target to determine whether the server or client can be reached and how long it takes to respond.
Page 375: Ping/Tcp Settings
Ping/TCP Test App Ping/TCP Settings To configure a test, you can manually enter a hostname or IP address in the settings, or you can select Ping or TCP Connect from another testing app's device screen. Populating Ping/TCP from Another When you open the Ping/TCP app from another app, the address is pre-populated as the Ping or TCP target device.
Page 376 Ping/TCP Test App If the Ping/TCP app is opened from this screen, the IPv4 address from the Discovery app is already configured as the Ping/TCP target.
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Page 378: Configuring Ping/Tcp Settings Manually
Ping/TCP Test App Configuring Ping/TCP Settings Manually To configure the target and settings manually, open the app's settings...
Page 379 Ping/TCP Test App Device Name: Enter the IP address or DNS name of the target. IP Protocol Version: IPv4 is used by default. Touch the field to enable IPv6 instead. Interface: This setting determines the EtherScope port from which the test runs. Touch the field to select Any Port, Wired or Wi- Fi Test Port, or Wired or Wi-Fi Management Port.
Page 380 Ping/TCP Test App a new size, or enter a Custom Value from 64 to 1518 bytes. To test the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) along a route to a target, select the MTU frame size you want to test, and set the Do Not Fragment setting (below) to Enabled.
Page 381 Ping/TCP Test App Do Not Fragment: This setting only appears if the Ping Protocol is selected. Touch the toggle button to enable. See the Frame Size setting description above. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 382: Running Ping/Tcp Tests
Ping/TCP Test App Running Ping/TCP Tests Your unit must be connected to an active wired or Wi-Fi network (Test or Management Port) to run Ping and TCP Connect tests. Icons in the top Status Bar indicate whether and how your EtherScope is connected.
Page 383 Ping/TCP Test App Device Name: Hostname or address of the target device IPv4 or IPv6 Address: IP address of the target device...
Page 384 Ping/TCP Test App MAC Address: Target device's MAC address. The two dashes -- indicate that no MAC address was provided from the device. Port: The port number used for the TCP Connect test. This field does not appear in Ping test results.
Page 385 Ping/TCP Test App To pan and zoom on the graph, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph controls. Response: Table display of the Current, Minimum, Maximum, and Average response time measurements Limit: The Timeout Threshold from the Ping/TCP app's settings...
Page 386: Capture App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Capture Packet capture is the process of recording network traffic in the form of packets as data streams back and forth over Wi-Fi or wired connections. Packet captures can help you analyze network problems, debug client/server communications, track applications and content, ensure that users are adhering to...
Page 387: Capture Settings
Wi-Fi capture saves the packets seen on channel 1. If you open the Capture app from another NetAlly test app, Capture filters are auto- matically applied. Filters that can be applied from other apps include Wired IP and MAC or Wi-Fi Channel, Channel Width, and BSSID.
Page 388 Capture App When the Capture app opens, filters are already set with the BSSID, Channel, and Channel Width from the Wi-Fi app.
Page 389 Capture App The Capture settings are saved until you clear the filters or open the app with new filters applied. Touch the settings icon in the Capture screen to configure capture settings.
Page 390 Capture App File Size Limit: Touch this field to specify a size for the capture file. The default size is 1 MB, and largest size allowed is 1000 MB. The capture stops when the captured file reaches this size. When capture is running, the capture screen displays the current file size as data is captured.
Page 391 Capture App Slice Size: Touch this field to select a specific frame slice size or enter a custom value. The Slice Size setting limits how much of each packet is captured. A smaller slice size is useful when you are interested in the packet’s header but do not need to see all the payload data.
Page 392 Capture App Port: Specify a port number to capture only traffic from that UDP or TCP port. For example, select port 80 to capture HTTP traffic only. NOT: Touch the toggle to enable this setting, which directs the EtherScope NOT to capture the values you have entered in the filters above.
Page 393: Running And Viewing Captures
Capture App Running and Viewing Captures To start Capturing, tap START at the top of the app screen. The current Status of the capture and any applied filters are shown under the capture type (Wired or Wi-Fi) . The image above indicates that the app captures traffic for IP 10.200.72.19 only.
Page 394 Capture App initiates scanning) or connect to a Wi-Fi network using AutoTest. Tap STOP to stop the running capture before it reaches the File Size Limit.
Page 395 Capture App The Wired graph plots the type and number of packets being captured during the time the capture is running. By default, wired captures include Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast packet types. To pan and zoom on the graphs, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider.
Page 396 Capture App In this image, the app has captured all three Wi- Fi Frame Types on channel 6 with the BSSID shown. The Total measurements in the table below the graph represent all frames seen, while the Captured frames are those that fall within the filter parameters.
Page 397 Capture App Once a capture is completed, the Save Capture dialog appears automatically. Tap the Save icon to reopen this dialog. Captures are saved as .pcap files. Touch any of the fields in the dialog to enter changes.
Page 398 Capture App File Name: Capture files are automatically named using the date and time. Touch this field to enter a custom name. Save to: By default, capture files are saved in the Downloads folder in the EtherScope file system, but you can also save them to a Micro SD card or USB storage device or choose a different folder by touching the Save to field.
Page 399: Discovery App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Discovery The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Discovery application creates an inventory of the devices on your networks along with their attributes: device types, names, addresses, interfaces, VLANs, resources, and other connected or associated devices.
Page 400 Discovery App Discovery Chapter Contents This chapter describes how the Discovery process and app screens work, shows examples of Discovery data, and details the Discovery settings. Introduction to Discovery Main Discovery List Screen Discovery Details Screens Device Types Discovery Settings Problem Settings TCP Port Scan Settings...
Page 401: Introduction To Discovery
Discovery App Introduction to Discovery Discovery finds, classifies, and displays — through Ethernet, fiber, and Wi-Fi— the details of network components. Information provided by Discovery can include the following: IP, BSSID, and MAC addresses Device Names Device Connectivity SNMP Data Network Problems Interface Details and Statistics Devices are discovered via ARP and Ping...
Page 402 Discovery App scanning notification in the top Status Bar indicates that the EtherScope is scanning Wi-Fi channels to passively discover devices on the wireless network. Once a network connection (wired or Wi-Fi, test or management) is established, the active discovery process begins. Discovery notification icons indicate the progress of active discovery.
Page 403: Main Discovery List Screen
Discovery App Main Discovery List Screen The main Discovery screen lists all the devices the EtherScope has discovered.
Page 404 Discovery App Like in AutoTest and other EtherScope screens, the icons in Discovery change color to indicate Warning Failure condition. Discovery also Blue displays device icons in to indicate Problem-related information that does not Green constitute a warning or failure, and indicate that a previous Problem has been resolved.
Page 405 Discovery App navigation drawer to configure settings, and touch a device's card to view its details.
Page 406: Searching The Discovery List
Discovery App Discovery List Cards The information displayed on each device card varies depending on the selected Sort element and the data the EtherScope was able to discover. The lower left field displays the characteristic by which the Discovery list is currently sorted. In the image above, the list is sorted by MAC address.
Page 407 Discovery App the screen to search discovered devices.
Page 408: Filtering The Discovery List
Discovery App Filtering the Discovery List Touch the filter button near the top left of the main Discovery screen to set filters that control which devices are displayed in the list. The Filters screen displays the number of devices or domains discovered for each category.
Page 409 Discovery App filters by checking the boxes. The main Discovery screen shows only those devices or IDs that fall under your chosen filter parameters. When filters are selected, those active filters are displayed at the top of the Filters screen.
Page 410 Discovery App × Tap the button to the right of each filter to clear it. Touch the clear filter icon at the top right to clear all filters. Once you have selected a filter, the Filters screen is also filtered for that characteristic. For example, in the image above, the user has selected the "Network Tools"...
Page 411: Sorting The Discovery List
Discovery App of the total discovered devices (in the image above, 152 filtered devices out of 1308 total). The number of active filters displays to the left of the filter icon (3 active filters in the image above). Sorting the Discovery List Tap the Sort bar or down arrow to open the Sort drop-down menu.
Page 412 Discovery App Select a Sort option to order the devices based on your selected characteristic.
Page 413 Discovery App The selected Sort option displays in the Sort bar above the device list, and the sort char- acteristic for each device is shown under the device type icon. In the image above, all the devices associated with the "NSVisitor" SSID are sorted together.
Page 414: Security Auditing - Batch Authorization
Security Auditing – Batch Authorization Batch Authorization allows the user to extend the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's filtering to organize devices into the following security categories: Authorized: For devices approved for use on your network...
Page 415 Discovery App Once categorized, it is simple to immediately identify any new devices on the network by filtering according to Authorization type. New devices are identified as Unspecified. To use the Batch Authorization feature, create a filter that identifies the devices you want to categorize.
Page 416 Discovery App NOTE: The initial selection on this screen defaults to the category with the highest count. If other categories have non-zero counts, selecting OK changes the author- ization setting for all devices to the selected category.
Page 417 Discovery App Select the appropriate security category. As in the example, if these devices belong to other offices, select: Neighbor and then tap the OK button. You can now sort the list of discovered devices and clearly identify the security category of the...
Page 418 Discovery App devices. Devices from other offices are identified as: Neighbor...
Page 419: Refreshing Discovery
Discovery App Assigning a Name and Authorization to a Device for more information on the Author- ization feature. NOTE: Batch Authorization operates on the default MAC address of a device. If a device has multiple MACs, authorization is set only on the default MAC address.
Page 420: Uploading Discovery Results To Link-Live
Discovery App REFRESH DISCOVERY restarts the active discovery process without clearing the already discovered devices. CLEAR AND RERUN DISCOVERY clears the accumulated results and restarts the discovery process. Uploading Discovery Results to Link-Live Touch the action overflow icon at the top right of the main Discovery screen, and select Upload to Link-Live to send the current Discovery results to the Analysis page...
Page 421 Discovery App See the Link-Live chapter for more information. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 422: Discovery Details Screens
Discovery App Discovery Details Screens Tap any of the device cards on the main Discovery list screen to view Device Details. The example below calls out a Router card and its Details screen. The available data and actions on the Details screens vary significantly depending on the device type, connections, and data the EtherScope was able to discover.
Page 423 Discovery App For the Switch screen shown above, Discovery was able to find an IP address but not a name for the switch.
Page 424: Top Details Card
Discovery App Each Details screen shows additional information about the selected device, any Problems detected by the EtherScope, and counts for other connected or corresponding network elements. Device Types for specifics about the different devices the EtherScope can discover. Top Details Card The top card on the Details screen summarizes the discovered data for the selected device.
Page 425 Discovery App The top of the card shows the device type and Failure or Error icon (a Wi-Fi Controller with a status in the example image above). The rest of the fields that appear on the top Details screen card depend on the device type and what the EtherScope can discover about the device.
Page 426 Discovery App The linked and underlined Cisco MAC address in the screen image above opens the Wi-Fi app's AP Details screen, where you can view the other wireless attributes associated with the Lightweight AP. The Nearest Switch and Wi-Fi Controller links open a Discovery app Details screen for those devices.
Page 427 Discovery App Data Fields on the Top Details Card The following fields may appear on the top card on a Device Details screen, depending on the device type and the information EtherScope was able to discover: Name: Discovered hostname(s) of the device. This section can display user-defined, DNS, mDNS, SNMP, NetBIOS, AP, and Virtual Machine names as discovered.
Page 428 Discovery App Nearest Switch: Name or address of the switch identified as closest to the device Port: Physical port where the device is connected VLAN ID: ID of the VLAN the device is on Protocols: Routing protocols, discovered via packet analysis, operating on the device or network Services: Network services provided by this device, such as DHCP or DNS...
Page 429 Discovery App Guest OS: Operating system running on the virtual machine Memory Reservation: Amount of memory reserved for the virtual machine Last Seen: Time at which EtherScope most recently detected the device Back to Title and Contents...
Page 430: Lower Cards In Device Details
Discovery App Lower Cards in Device Details Tap any of the lower cards on a Device Details screen to view more discovered characteristics and "drill down" to specific Problems, Addresses, Interfaces, etc. for the selected device. Screens with a list, such as Addresses shown below, also offer Sort options.
Page 431 Discovery App The rest of this topic provides examples of each type of Details screen and options for additional analysis. Remember, you can touch any card with a right pointing arrow to open a new screen with more information about the device or char- acteristic.
Page 432: Problems
Discovery App Problems The Problems card shows the icon color of the highest severity problem, and the number of detected Warning, Failure or Error, Information, and Resolved conditions for the device or network component. Tap the Problems card to view the Problems list screen (unless only 1 Problem is detected, in which case, the detailed Problem description opens, skipping the list screen).
Page 433: Addresses
Discovery App Tap the sort field to sort the list by Severity or by the time when the problem was First Detected. On the Problems list screen, touch a Problem's row to read a detailed description. Touch the action overflow button at the top right of the Problem list or description screen to Clear Problems.
Page 434: Tcp Port Scan
Discovery App The Addresses card displays the number of each type of address discovered: IPv4, IPv6, MAC, and/or BSSID. Tap to view the addresses and related information. From the Addresses list screen, you can sort the list order and tap any of the discovered addresses to investigate the address further.
Page 435 Discovery App This card lists open port numbers and shows the total quantity of open ports. Tap the card to open the TCP Port Scan screen. You can also open this screen from the Discovery floating action menu.
Page 436 Discovery App The top of the TCP Port Scan results screen shows the name or IP address of the tested device and the following fields: IP address: IP address of the device that was scanned...
Page 437: Vlans
Discovery App Interface: Test or management port from which the test ran, set in the TCP Port Scan settings Scan List: List of port numbers tested Results Status: Current status of the port scan Port/Description: List of all the detected open ports with their descriptions See also TCP Port Scan...
Page 438: Interfaces
Discovery App The VLANs Details screen also shows the description with each VLAN ID. Interfaces Interface are discovered using SNMP. The Interfaces card shows the number of Up and Down interfaces and the total number of Interfaces to the right.
Page 439 Discovery App Tap the card to view the list of Interfaces. Like other Discovery list screens, the Interfaces list provides a number of Sort options, and the selected sort option affects the type of information displayed. The image above shows Interfaces sorted by Status (up or down).
Page 440 Discovery App Touching an Interface row opens a new Discovery Details screen for the selected Interface.
Page 441 Discovery App The Interface Details screen contains a description of the interface and information about its Status, Connected Device and Port, and Address. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit, the maximum packet frame size configured on the interface port...
Page 442 Discovery App From this screen, you can touch the lower cards to review any discovery VLANs and Devices for the Interface as well as graphs of the Interface Statistics.
Page 443 Discovery App The Statistics screen displays real-time trending graphs of Utilization, Packet Discards, Packet Errors. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graphs' pan and zoom controls. Below the trending graphs are pie charts of Packet transfers to and from the Interface.
Page 444: Snmp
Discovery App SNMP This card shows device details gathered via SNMP and SNMP connectivity to the device. The SNMP card displays the SNMP Uptime. Touch the card for SNMP Details.
Page 445 Discovery App SNMP System Group: These data fields are gathered from the system group and other key device version information. SNMP: SNMP versions the device supports, Engine ID (for v3), and how the EtherScope is currently communicating with the device,...
Page 446: Connected Devices
Discovery App along with credentials, including the Community String in use Connected Devices The Connected Devices card appears on the Details screen for Unknown Switches. While the EtherScope may be unable to directly identify the connected switch, the devices connected to it provide clues about where the switch is operating.
Page 447: Resources
Discovery App Resources The Resources card shows the percentages of CPU, memory, and storage usage on the device. This information is gathered via SNMP. Touch the card to view current and maximum resource utilization measurements.
Page 448: Ssids
Discovery App Warning By default, EtherScope displays a condition if CPU, Memory, or Storage utilization is above 90%. You can adjust problem detection and thresholds in the Wired Problem Settings accessed from the Discovery navigation drawer. SSIDs The SSIDs card appears in the Details for Wi-Fi Controllers.
Page 449 Discovery App On the SSIDs screen, each SSID is shown with its Security type(s) and any VLANs. SSIDs with a checkmark to the left are enabled, and those × with an are disabled.
Page 450: Discovery App Floating Action Menu
Opening other NetAlly apps, such Path Analysis, Ping/TCP, or Capture, from a Details screen auto-populates the new app with the device's name and/or address. In this way, both the Discovery and...
Page 451 Discovery App Touching Add Test Target creates a new AutoTest target matching the currently selected device. A dialog first displays to select the test type, then the AutoTest app opens, displaying the newly added target’s settings, where you can further customize For devices with a MAC address or BSSID, touching Name and Authorization opens a dialog where you can assign a custom user...
Page 452 Discovery App Auto-Populating Device Addresses When another app is opened from the FAB, the default address and name shown on the Details Card are the targets populated. For example, the Router shown in the Details screen below has multiple IPv4 and MAC addresses (which can be viewed by touching the Addresses card).
Page 453 Discovery App When you open the FAB and select a different app, such as Path Analysis, only the address and name listed at the top of the Details screen are populated in the Path Analysis app.
Page 454 Discovery App...
Page 455 Discovery App To open another screen or app with a different address, open the Addresses card, and select another address to view its Details screen. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 456: Device Types
Discovery App Device Types The Discovery app lists and analyzes the types of devices explained in this section. Different data may be available to the EtherScope depending on the device type, how it was discovered, and your configured settings. Discovery Settings SNMP Configuration Devices Discovered Through Other Devices options.
Page 457: Routers
Discovery App Routers EtherScope discovers IP routers by monitoring traffic and querying hosts.
Page 458: Switches
Discovery App Switches Switches are also discovered by monitoring traffic and querying hosts.
Page 459: Unknown Switches
Discovery App Unknown Switches Unknown switches are detected indirectly based on analysis of the traffic going through surrounding switches. Though the EtherScope cannot identify the switch itself, it can sense where a switch is active on the network via the device MAC addresses in that space.
Page 460 Discovery App card. The connected devices provide clues about where the unknown switch may be located.
Page 461: Network Servers
Discovery App Network Servers Network servers include NetBIOS, DHCP, and DNS servers.
Page 462: Hypervisors
Discovery App Hypervisors VMware hypervisors are discovered via SNMP. The hypervisor's SNMP agent must be enabled for the EtherScope to discover it and classify it as a hypervisor.
Page 463: Virtual Machines
Discovery App Virtual Machines VMware virtual machines are discovered from VMware client table in SNMP-enabled VMware hypervisors. Devices are also classified as Virtual Machines if they have a VMware MAC.
Page 464 Discovery App...
Page 465: Wi-Fi Controllers
Discovery App Wi-Fi Controllers EtherScope can discover SNMP enabled Wi-Fi controllers, including Cisco and Aruba Wi-Fi Controllers.
Page 466: Access Points (Aps)
Discovery App Access Points (APs) The EtherScope discovers APs through wireless packet analysis and SNMP queries via the wired side of the network. See also APs in the Wi-Fi analysis app. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 467: Wi-Fi Clients
Discovery App Wi-Fi Clients Wireless clients are discovered through wireless packet analysis and SNMP queries through the wired side of the network. See also Clients in the Wi-Fi analysis app.
Page 468: Voip Phones
Discovery App VoIP Phones VoIP discovery provides visibility into the VoIP and layer 2/3 configuration of the network.
Page 469: Printers
Discovery App Printers The EtherScope identifies IP printers via the SNMP Printer MIB and IPX printers via diagnostic requests and queries.
Page 470: Snmp Agents
Discovery App SNMP Agents SNMP agents are discovered using SNMP queries. See SNMP Configuration. NOTE: If EtherScope cannot discover the SNMP agents on your devices, they may be connected to another subnet, like a man- agement subnet. Solve this issue by adding the subnet to Extended Ranges.
Page 471: Netally Tools
Discovery App NetAlly Tools The EtherScope can also identify other NetAlly network testers, including EtherScopes, AirCheck G2s, OneTouches, LinkRunners (AT and G2), and Test Accessories. The image above shows several NetAlly tools as they appear in the main Discovery list.
Page 472: Hosts/Clients
Discovery App EtherScope displays all the information it can gather about each tool on the Details screen. Hosts/Clients Other hosts and clients are discovered by traffic monitoring and querying. If a host cannot be identified as belonging to one of the other categories (Switch, Router, VoIP device, etc.) then it is categorized as Host/Client.
Page 473 Discovery App NOTE: A MAC address that begins with LocalAdmin indicates that the address has been locally randomized to prevent unau- thorized tracking.
Page 474 Discovery App Back to Title and Contents...
Page 475: Discovery Settings
Discovery App Discovery Settings Discovery configurations include SNMP settings, Community Strings and the order in which they are used, Credential Sets, Ports, Extended Ranges, and process intervals. Access the Discovery settings screen by sliding out the left-side navigation drawer or tapping , and selecting Discovery the menu icon Settings.
Page 476 Discovery App To adjust Discovery Settings: 1. On the Discovery Settings screen, touch each field described in this topic, as needed, to select or enter your required configuration elements.
Page 477 Discovery App 2. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the main Discovery List screen. 3. Then, Refresh Discovery from the action overflow menu to apply the new con- figuration. You can load, save, import, and export configured Discovery settings by touching the save button on this screen.
Page 478: Snmp Configuration
Discovery App After you have saved a configuration, the custom name you entered appears in the title of the Discovery Settings screen. In the image below, a user has saved a custom configuration named "South Campus," which replaces the "Discovery Settings" screen title. SNMP Configuration The MIB (Management Information Base) of SNMP managed devices contains information...
Page 479 Discovery App SNMP credentials are required to communicate with the SNMP agents on your interconnect devices, such as switches and routers. The Discovery Settings allow you to enter the SNMP community strings and credential sets the EtherScope uses to communicate with those devices.
Page 480 Discovery App The EtherScope uses the checked strings in the order shown on this screen. If it does not receive a response from the queried device using one string, it sends the next string. NOTE: This screen and others in the Discovery settings operate much like the AutoTest Profile Group screen.
Page 481 Discovery App On the Community Strings screen, you can perform these actions: Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude a string from use in the current Discovery configuration. Tap the up and down arrows change the order in which the EtherScope uses the strings to query a device.
Page 482 Discovery App time. You can also arrange the community strings in the order they are used most. SNMPv3 Touch the toggle button to enable or disable SNMPv3 queries. This setting is enabled by default and uses the Credentials configured in the next setting.
Page 483 Discovery App This screen interface works like the Community Strings screen above. EtherScope uses the Credentials in the order shown. Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude a set of Credentials from use in the current Discovery configuration. Touch a row to edit its credentials.
Page 484 Discovery App Touch the FAB to add new credentials. On the Credentials Sets screen, tap each field to select or enter the credentials required. Name Touch the Name field to enter a custom name for the Credential Set.
Page 485 Discovery App Username Touch to enter the SNMPv3 username. Authorization Type and Password EtherScope Discovery supports two SNMPv3 Authorization types: HMAC-SHA and HMAC- MD5. If Authorization is required, enter the appropriate password. Privacy Type and Password EtherScope Discovery supports four Privacy Types: CBC-DES, AES-128, AES-192, AND AES- 256.
Page 486: Active Discovery Ports
Discovery App Active Discovery Ports Touch Active Discovery Ports to select the port Discovery uses to gather data. Discovery only runs through the enabled ports if an active network link is available.
Page 487: Extended Ranges
Discovery App Discovery uses all of the ports by default. Uncheck them to limit which ports are used. NOTE: The top two Wired and Wi-Fi Ports refer to the Test ports. An AutoTest Wired or Wi-Fi Profile must run to establish test port links. The last listed Wired Profile runs automatically...
Page 488 Discovery App you want the Discovery process to run. Discovery sweeps all of the enabled Extended Ranges for devices, whether directly connected or off-net. The EtherScope performs Ping sweeps on subnets that are not directly connected and ARP sweeps on connected subnets.
Page 489 Discovery App Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude an extended range from the current Discovery configuration. Unchecked Extended Ranges do not affect the default Discovery behavior in the current con- figuration, but they may be used in other Discovery configurations (like Community Strings and Credentials).
Page 490 Discovery App Touch any Extended Range's row to edit its address and subnet. Touch the FAB to add new extended ranges. Active vs. Restricted Subnets For each configured Extended Range, you can tap the toggle button to switch from Active to Restricted.
Page 491 Discovery App Restricted Ranges take precedence regard- less of the order in which they are listed on the Extended Ranges screen. You can Restrict a part of a configured Active Extended Range. You can also restrict a single device, whether it is part of an Active Range or not. To enter a single device that you do not want discovered, enter its IP address in the Address field, and set the Subnet Mask field...
Page 492: Devices Discovered Through Other Devices
Discovery App Tap the drop-down menu to select a previously Discovered Subnet. The Address field is auto- matically populated with your selection. Subnet Mask Touch this field to select a subnet mask. If you select an already Discovered Subnet, the Subnet Mask is also pre-populated.
Page 493 Discovery App from SNMP tables of the device types listed here, you can uncheck their boxes. Routers and Subnets When the Routers and Subnets checkbox is enabled, any discovered routers are included in discovery results. In addition, if Discovery has SNMP access to a discovered router, its routing tables are read, and the next hop routers are added to the Discovery list.
Page 494 Discovery App also added to the Subnets list. This process continues until all the available SNMP credentials are tried for the added routers. NOTES: Discovery does not sweep every dis- covered subnet; discovered subnets are only added to the subnets list. To perform discovery in a specific subnet, see Extended Ranges above.
Page 495 Discovery App For example, when EtherScope is reading the CDP and LLDP caches of one switch, it contains other switches. If this option is enabled, the EtherScope adds those other switches, even if they are not in discovery ranges. NOTE: To Discover switches at another site, add one of the switches of that site to Discovery Extended Ranges.
Page 496 Discovery App Virtual Machines When the Virtual Machines checkbox is enabled, discovery adds any virtual machines that it finds in SNMP tables of other devices. These are usually found in the ESX host > SNMP tables. Adding the subnets of your ESX hosts to Extended Ranges helps with finding your virtual machines.
Page 497 Discovery App Interval field to select a different interval, up to 8 hours. The Manual option turns off regular automatic Discovery, and the process refreshes only if you select Refresh Discovery from the main Discovery list screen.
Page 498: Device Health Interval
Discovery App Device Health Interval Discovery automatically runs a set of network health tests to search for network Problems, such as high utilization, discards, or errors on all discovered interfaces and device resources. The selected time Refresh Interval is the minimum time between each run of the Device Health tests.
Page 499: Arp Sweep Rate
Discovery App ARP Sweep Rate Touch the ARP Sweep Rate field to select a rate between 5 and 100 ARP requests per second. This setting can prevent the EtherScope from shutting down ports that sense too many ARPs are being sent.
Page 500: Snmp Query Delay
Discovery App SNMP Query Delay This function controls how long your EtherScope waits between SNMP queries to key tables that can cause CPU spikes in the SNMP agents, including the ARP cache, IP address table, routing tables, and FDB tables. The default SNMP Query delay is No Delay.
Page 501 Discovery App This feature allows you to adjust the AP Grouping Rules that control how the EtherScope groups BSSIDs with their Access Points, such that they are grouped appro- priately for your AP types and environment. For example, if BSSIDs from different APs are being grouped together inaccurately, you can disable the rule that is causing the grouping.
Page 502 Discovery App As with other settings list screens on the EtherScope, you can enable or disable, add, delete, and edit the grouping rules from this screen. Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude a rule from use in the current...
Page 503 Discovery App Name If desired, enter a custom name for a default or new rule. If you intend to use a Prefix filter, a best practice would be to name the rule with the AP manufacturer's name. Prefix filter Use the Prefix filter to create a rule for a specific AP manufacturer's BSSID scheme, meaning a rule for just one AP manufacturer prefix.
Page 504 Discovery App If a Prefix filter is non-zero, its second and third bytes are compared to discovered BSSIDs before the Filter mask (described below) is applied. These two bytes must match exactly, or the two BSSIDs are not grouped together. This behavior allows you to specify a fairly open Filter mask, because the mask applies only to one manufacturer.
Page 505: Problem Settings
Discovery App Problem Settings The Problem settings determine which issues are detected and displayed by both the Discovery and Wi-Fi Analysis apps as well as the thresholds for enabled problems, such as Packet Discards and Utilization. Access the Problem Settings screen by sliding out the left-side navigation drawer or tapping the menu icon in the Discovery app, and...
Page 506 Discovery App (Touch here to go to Discovery Settings or back General Settings.) Problems are categorized as Wired or Wi-Fi. NOTE: The Wi-Fi Problems configured here also control the Problems detected and displayed in Wi-Fi Analysis app. As with Discovery Settings, you can save, load, import, and export configured Problem Settings by touching the save button...
Page 507 Discovery App All Problem types are enabled by default. Tap the toggle button to the right to disable each one.
Page 508 Discovery App Touch the red , yellow , or blue information icons to the right of each Problem to read a detailed description and recommended actions. icons indicate yellow Failure conditions and indicate Warning Blue conditions. icons are simply inform- ational.
Page 509: Tcp Port Scan Settings
Discovery App TCP Port Scan Settings The TCP Port Scan feature checks for open ports on the current device from the Discovery Details screen's FAB. The EtherScope scans many ports simultaneously and reports the open port's numbers. Access the TCP Port Scan Settings by sliding out the left-side navigation drawer or tapping the menu icon in the...
Page 510 Discovery App Interface This setting determines the EtherScope port from which the port scan runs. Touch the field to select Any Port, Wired or Wi-Fi Test Port, or Wired or Wi-Fi Management Port. See Test and Management Ports for explanations of the different ports.
Page 511 Discovery App Timeout Threshold This threshold controls how long the EtherScope waits for a response from each port. Once all the ports in the Scan List have had this amount of time to respond, the scan ends, and the TCP Port Scan results screen lists the ports that responded within the threshold.
Page 512: Wi-Fi Analysis App
EtherScope, and measurements update with each channel scan cycle. The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac technologies and operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. EtherScope can also detect and indicate the 802.11ax media type (known as Wi-Fi 6) being...
Page 513 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Wi-Fi app features separate screens that list and display characteristics of the different devices and elements of your wireless environment. Tap a link below to go directly to the description of the screen listed: Channels Map Utilization Overlap –...
Page 514: Wi-Fi Analysis And Discovery
Wi-Fi Analysis App Wi-Fi Analysis and Discovery Wi-Fi Analysis utilizes the Wi-Fi Test Port scan the channels and acquire information about your wireless networks. If the Wi-Fi Test Port is linked (for instance after running a Wi-Fi AutoTest Profile), the port unlinks and resumes scanning when you open the Wi-Fi Analysis app.
Page 515: Wi-Fi App List Screens
Wi-Fi Analysis App Wi-Fi App List Screens To switch between the different Wi-Fi app screens, tap the menu icon (or swipe right) to open the left-side navigation drawer.
Page 516: Wi-Fi App List Screens
Wi-Fi Analysis App The Wi-Fi app's navigation drawer displays a real-time count (in parentheses) of each wireless component EtherScope has detected. Tap an option to open the corresponding screen. NOTE: The General Settings for Wi-Fi control which channels and bands are scanned to populate the Wi-Fi screens.
Page 517 Wi-Fi Analysis App Like in AutoTest and other EtherScope screens, the icons in Wi-Fi analysis change color to Warning Failure indicate a condition. The Blue app also displays icons in to indicate Problem-related information that does not Green constitute a warning or failure, and indicate that a previous Problem has been resolved.
Page 518 Wi-Fi Analysis App side navigation drawer. Problem Settings in the Discovery app are also applied to the Wi-Fi Analysis app. The Wi-Fi list screens, and other app screens with long lists, support fast scrolling. Touch and drag the scrollbar handle to the right of the list to scroll quickly up and down.
Page 519 Wi-Fi Analysis App The lower left field displays the characteristic by which the list screen is currently sorted. In the image above, the Channels list is sorted by Client Count. If a device is grayed out, the EtherScope no longer detects a signal from it. The client card shown below indicates that the "Rspbry"...
Page 520: Filtering In The Wi-Fi App
Wi-Fi Analysis App Filtering in the Wi-Fi App Each Wi-Fi Analysis screen has different Filter options that are appropriate for the network component type you are analyzing. Touch the filter button near the top left of the Wi-Fi screens to set filters that control which network components are displayed.
Page 521 Wi-Fi Analysis App As an example, the Channels Map Overlap Filters screen is shown below. The Channels Overlap Filters screen indicates (in parentheses) the number of active network characteristics detected (for example, number of active Channels or detected Security types). Touch a category to select filters by tapping the checkboxes or radio buttons.
Page 522 Wi-Fi Analysis App Under each category, the number of discovered APs is shown for each characteristic. (In the image above, there are 3 Security types detected and 9 APs using the WPA2-P Security type.) In this example, the Overlap screen shows only those APs that fall under your chosen filter parameters.
Page 523 Wi-Fi Analysis App When filters are selected, those active filters are displayed at the top of the Filters screen. × Tap the button to the right of each filter to clear it. Touch the clear filter icon at the top right to clear all filters.
Page 524 Wi-Fi Analysis App If the screen is a list, like the APs screen below, the screen title shows the number of filtered devices out of the total discovered devices (5 filtered devices out of 16 total).
Page 525: Sorting In The Wi-Fi App
Wi-Fi Analysis App Sorting in the Wi-Fi App Tap the Sort bar or down arrow to open the Sort drop-down menu. Each list screen supports relevant Sort options based on what you are viewing. The APs screen Sort options are shown below as an example.
Page 526 Wi-Fi Analysis App Select a Sort option to order the list based on your selected characteristic. The selected Sort option displays in the Sort bar above the list, and the sort characteristic for each item is shown under the type icon and name.
Page 527: Uploading Wi-Fi Results To Link-Live
Wi-Fi Analysis App IPv4, IPv6, and MAC addresses appear below, respectively. Reversing the normal sort order reverses the devices within the groups but does not change the order of the groups. Refreshing Wi-Fi Touch the action overflow icon at the top right of the screen, and select Refresh Wi-Fi to clear and repopulate the Wi-Fi app screens with data.
Page 528 Wi-Fi Analysis App results to the Analysis page on Link- Live.com. NOTE: Discovery app results automatically upload with the Wi-Fi results.
Page 529 Wi-Fi Analysis App See the Link-Live chapter for more information. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 530: Wi-Fi Details Screens
Wi-Fi Analysis App Wi-Fi Details Screens Tapping any card on a list screen (Channels, SSIDs, APs, BSSIDs, Clients, and Interferers) opens the Details screen for that device or network ID. The example below calls out a Client card and its Details screen. On the Wi-Fi Details screens, you can touch any blue linked name or address to open a...
Page 531 Wi-Fi Analysis App NOTE: Non-underlined links open in the under- same app (in this case Wi-Fi), and lined links open in a different app (in this case Discovery). Each Details screen shows additional information about the selected item, any Problems detected by the EtherScope, and counts for other connected network devices or IDs.
Page 532 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Channel Details screen above shows how many SSIDs, APs, BSSIDs, Clients, and Interferers are detected on Channel 64. Touch the lower cards in Wi-Fi Details to open a list...
Page 533: Wi-Fi Problems Screen
Wi-Fi Analysis App screen that is filtered for the network component you are examining. If you select BSSIDs on the Details screen for Channel 64, the BSSIDs screen opens and filters for BSSIDs found on Channel 64 only. See the topics for each Wi-Fi app screen type (SSIDs, APs, etc.) for more discussion of the cor- responding Details screen.
Page 534 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Problems card shows the icon color of the highest severity problem, and the number of detected Warning, Failure, Information, and Resolved conditions for the device or network component. Touch the card to open the Problems screen.
Page 535: Rf And Traffic Statistics Overview
Wi-Fi Analysis App On the Problems list screen, touch a Problem's row to read a detailed description. You can also tap the sort field to sort the list by Severity or by the time when the problem was First Detected. Touch the action overflow at the top right to Clear Problems.
Page 536 Wi-Fi Analysis App This section describes the common elements of the RF and Traffic Statistics screen. See the topic for each type of Details screen for differences. The RF and Traffic Statistics card shows the Channel number or the Signal strength of the strongest AP on the channel and the channel's Utilization percentage.
Page 537 Wi-Fi Analysis App Strongest AP: The AP on the channel with the strongest signal Under each graph, a legend table displays the Current, Minimum, Maximum, and Average...
Page 538 Wi-Fi Analysis App measurements. The Current column contains measurements from the last second. Min, Max, and Avg columns show cumulative meas- urements gathered during the time the RF and Traffic screen has been open. Tap the refresh button at the top of the screen to clear and restart the measurements.
Page 539 Wi-Fi Analysis App Utilization (%) graph: Plots percentage of the channel capacity being used by 802.11 devices and by non-802.11 interference. If the Combine Utilization setting is enabled in General Settings, the Utilization graph shows combined channel utilization and 802.11 utilization only for BSSIDs and Clients (as shown in the image above).
Page 540: Locating Wi-Fi Devices
Wi-Fi Analysis App Total Pkts - The total number of trans- mitted packets Locating Wi-Fi Devices You can use your EtherScope to locate APs and Wi-Fi clients from the Channels Map screen for BSSIDs and Clients. To begin a location action: 1.
Page 541 Wi-Fi Analysis App 5. Tap Locate. This opens the Locate screen and causes your EtherScope to "listen" for the BSSID or Client wireless devices you...
Page 542 Wi-Fi Analysis App want to find using either the four internal antennas or the optional external antenna (sold separately).
Page 543 Wi-Fi Analysis App The optional Sound function emits an audible tone that increases in rate and pitch as the signal strength of the device increases (as you get closer to it). Use the unit's volume buttons to turn the sound up or down. The External Antenna toggle enables the optional external antenna.
Page 544 Wi-Fi Analysis App need to locate. 2. If desired, touch the Sound toggle to enable an audible tone. 3. Divide the area you want to search into four sections. 4. Go to one corner of your search area, and note the device's signal strength on the Signal graph.
Page 545 In large, open areas, the external antenna can help determine the direction of a signal source more precisely than the internal antenna. Visit NetAlly.com for purchasing information. To get the best measurements with the external antenna, hold it at a constant height, above...
Page 546 Wi-Fi Analysis App 1. Screw the external antenna cord into the antenna port on the top of the EtherScope. 2. On the RF and Traffic Statistics screen, touch the External Antenna toggle to enable the external antenna. 3. If desired, touch the Sound toggle to enable an audible tone.
Page 547 Wi-Fi Analysis App 4. Divide the area you want to search into four sections. 5. Go to the center of your search area. 6. Point the antenna towards each corner of the area. 7. Go to the middle of the section with the strongest signal.
Page 548: Assigning A Name And Authorization To A Device
Wi-Fi Analysis App Assigning a Name and Authorization to a Device The Wi-Fi and Discovery apps provide the option to assign a Name and Authorization to any discovered device with a MAC Address or BSSID. Assigning a User Name and/or Authorization status does not change any of the information on the actual device, only how the device's information displays on the EtherScope on...
Page 549 Once set, the custom User Name is shown in other NetAlly apps wherever device information is displayed. The Authorization is displayed in the Discovery and Wi-Fi apps.
Page 550 Wi-Fi Analysis App below shows the BSSIDs list screen sorted this way: Applying a Name and/or Authorization Access the Name and Authorization function from the floating action menu on a Discovery Details screen or a Wi-Fi Details screen for a BSSID or Client.
Page 551 Wi-Fi Analysis App on the Details screen, as shown in this section. 1. Touch the on a Discovery or Wi-Fi Details screen for a device with a dis- covered MAC/BSSID.
Page 552 Wi-Fi Analysis App The example above shows an AP's Details screen in the Discovery app. 2. Select Name and Authorization to open the dialog. 3. In the Name and Authorization dialog, touch the User Name field to enter a...
Page 553 Wi-Fi Analysis App customized name, if desired. In the image above, the user has entered the name "Con- ference Room AP." NOTE: It is possible to either enter a user name or select an Authorization. You do not have to do both. 4.
Page 554 Wi-Fi Analysis App The user-assigned name for the AP and Author- ization for the BSSID also appear on the Wi-Fi BSSID Details screen, as shown below.
Page 555 Wi-Fi Analysis App NOTE: If different Authorization statuses are assigned for different BSSIDs or MAC addresses on the same device, the Author- ization of highest concern appears on the device's Details screens.
Page 556 Wi-Fi Analysis App Changing or Clearing a User Name or Authorization Open the Name and Authorization dialog again for the same BSSID or MAC address on a device to reassign or clear the assigned User Name or Authorization. If the Name or Authorization do not update as expected after a few minutes, you may have assigned them to multiple addresses for the same device.
Page 557 Wi-Fi Analysis App To reset a device's User Name and/or Author- ization to the unassigned defaults, open the Name and Authorization dialog, clear the User Name field and leave it blank, and select the Unspecified Authorization. Then, touch OK. Revising or Importing authname.txt Custom Names and Authorizations are stored in the authname.txt file in the EtherScope's internal storage .settings folder, accessible...
Page 558 Wi-Fi Analysis App NOTE: In the Files app, you may need to tap the action overflow icon at the top right and select Show Internal Storage to navigate to the EtherScope-nXG folder and sub-folders. If desired, you can manually edit this file on the EtherScope unit, or you can create a new auth- name.txt file on a PC and import it onto your unit in the same file location.
Page 559 Wi-Fi Analysis App To edit the authname.txt file on the EtherScope, third-party apps, such QuickEdit Text Editor, are available from the NetAlly Store For help importing a file, see the Managing Files topic. NOTE: After importing and overriding the authname.txt file, we recommend...
Page 560: Channels Map
Wi-Fi Analysis App Channels Map The Channels Map screens provide graphical rep- resentations of channel utilization, AP coverage, and overlap. The Channels Map features two tabs: Utilization and Overlap. Touch the tab names to switch between the two screen types.
Page 561: Channels Utilization
Wi-Fi Analysis App Channels Utilization The Channels Utilization screen displays a bar graph of 802.11 and non-802.11 utilization, retry percentage, and the number of APs and clients for each channel.
Page 562 Wi-Fi Analysis App In the image above, the vertical light and dark blue bars show how much of the channel's capacity is being used by 802.11 devices and non-802.11 interference, with channel numbers on the x-axis and Utilization percentage on the y-axis.
Page 563 Wi-Fi Analysis App Then, tap CHANNEL DETAILS at the bottom to open the Details screen for the channel.
Page 564 Wi-Fi Analysis App From the Channel Details screen, you can examine the addresses and devices operating on the channel and perform a deeper analysis. Channel Details for more about this screen.
Page 565: Channels Overlap
Wi-Fi Analysis App Channels Overlap The Channels Overlap screen provides a visu- alization of access point deployment with respect to channel, coverage, and overlap, allowing you to spot potential coverage issues. Each discovered AP is shown as a colored trapezoid and plotted on the graph based on its channel coverage (on the x-axis) and signal strength in dBm (on the y-axis).
Page 566 Wi-Fi Analysis App Touch an AP on the graph to select it and its primary channel. In the image above, the AP named "Zyxel:5c6a..." on channel 7 is selected.
Page 567 Wi-Fi Analysis App blue channel range Touch the selectors at the bottom to view a different channel range on the graph.
Page 568 Wi-Fi Analysis App Touch the action overflow button open the AP Details Channel Details screens for the selected AP or Channel. Filtering in the Wi-Fi App for an explanation of the Overlap screen's filtering options.
Page 569: Channels
Wi-Fi Analysis App Channels The Channels list screen displays the char- acteristics of the wireless Channels as they are scanned in your location.
Page 570 Wi-Fi Analysis App Refer to the Wi-Fi App List Screens topic for instructions on viewing, filtering, and sorting. By default, Channels are ordered by channel number, and each card shows the channel frequency, number of APs, and total Utilization percent. Touch a Channel card to open the Channel Details screen.
Page 571 Wi-Fi Analysis App Channel Details The Channel Details screen displays the channel's Center Frequency under the icon,...
Page 572 Wi-Fi Analysis App along with the Frequency Range, Width, and Band. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) channels also display an Attributes field that indicates DFS. Channel RF and Traffic Statistics The RF and Traffic Statistics card appears when there is an active AP and Utilization on the channel.
Page 573: Ssids
Wi-Fi Analysis App SSIDs The SSIDs list screen shows all the network SSIDs the EtherScope has discovered.
Page 574 Wi-Fi Analysis App Refer to the Wi-Fi App List Screens topic if needed. By default, SSIDs are ordered by Signal strength, and each card shows the network security status and number of APs on the network. The security status icons have the following meanings: Green closed lock: All APs on the network use secure protocols, like WPA2 or...
Page 575 Wi-Fi Analysis App SSID Details In addition to the Signal and Security Type, the SSID Details displays the AP on the network with the strongest signal, 802.11 Types that the...
Page 576 Wi-Fi Analysis App APs in the network support, and the time the EtherScope last detected activity on the network (Last Seen). EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can detect and display 802.11 types a/b/g/n/ac/ax. SSID FAB Tap the on the SSID Details screen to Connect to the network.
Page 577 Wi-Fi Analysis App Creating a Wi-Fi Profile from the Wi-Fi Analysis App in the AutoTest chapter for a more detailed description of this process. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 578: Aps
Wi-Fi Analysis App The APs list screen displays all the Access Points discovered operating on your wireless networks.
Page 579 Wi-Fi Analysis App Use the Filter and Sort functions to determine which APs are shown and their order in the list. Refer to the Wi-Fi App List Screens topic if needed. By default, APs are ordered by Signal strength, and each card shows the Signal strength in dBm and the AP's manufacturer prefix.
Page 580 Wi-Fi Analysis App AP Details The AP Details screen shows the 802.11 Types the AP supports, the AP's Security Type, and...
Page 581 Wi-Fi Analysis App the time the AP was last detected (Last Seen) by the EtherScope. Touch the lower cards to view the network IDs, Channels, and Clients associated with the AP. Wi-Fi Problems for more information about the Problems card. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 582: Bssids
Wi-Fi Analysis App BSSIDs The BSSIDs list screen shows the BSSID addresses discovered in your wireless environment. Refer to the Wi-Fi App List Screens topic if needed.
Page 583 Wi-Fi Analysis App By default, the BSSIDs are ordered by Signal strength, and each card shows the Signal strength, SSID, and channel number on which the BSSID is operating. Touch an BSSID's card to open the Details screen.
Page 584 Wi-Fi Analysis App BSSID Details In addition to the characteristics on the BSSID cards, the Details screen displays the following information:...
Page 585 Wi-Fi Analysis App User-assigned Authorization status (if set) Supported 802.11 Types Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) measurement Network Security type Time activity was Last Seen on the BSSID BSSID Details can also include Rates and Cap- abilities and RF and Traffic Statistics. Rates and Capabilities Touch the Rates and Capabilities card to open the full screen.
Page 586 Wi-Fi Analysis App This screen shows advanced information about the transmit and receive rates and 802.11 cap- abilities reported by the beacon.
Page 587 802.11ac capabilities are gathered from VHT capabilities in the beacon. 802.11ax capabilities are gathered from HE capabilities in the beacon. 802.11ax Rates and Capabilities EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can also report Advanced 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) capabilities it sees in the beacon.
Page 588 Wi-Fi Analysis App BSSID RF and Traffic Statistics RF and Traffic Statistics Overview in the Wi- Fi Details Screens topic for an explanation of the common elements of this screen.
Page 589 Wi-Fi Analysis App The RF and Traffic Statistics screen for BSSIDs displays the BSSID and the channel number at the top of the screen.
Page 590 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Utilization graph shows separate meas- urements for Channel Utilization, BSSID Utilization, and Non-802.11 interference using different colors. To pan and zoom on the graphs, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph controls.
Page 591 Wi-Fi Analysis App BSSID FAB The floating action button on the BSSID screen lets you Locate the wireless device, Connect to the BSSID, record a packet Capture of the...
Page 592 Wi-Fi Analysis App network traffic with the current BSSID on the connected channel, and assign or change its Name and Authorization.
Page 593 Wi-Fi Analysis App Selecting Locate opens the Locate BSSID screen. See Locating Wi-Fi Devices. Touching Connect opens the AutoTest and creates a new Wi-Fi profile called "Connect to [BSSID]." See Creating a Wi-Fi Profile from the Wi-Fi Analysis App in the AutoTest chapter for a more detailed description of this process.
Page 594: Clients
Wi-Fi Analysis App Clients The Clients list screen displays the wireless clients the EtherScope has discovered connected to your wireless networks.
Page 595 Wi-Fi Analysis App...
Page 596 If a Client is probing, two dashes -- display where the SSID would appear. The Clients screen also shows specific icons for NetAlly testers, like the EtherScope icon shown in the image above. Touch a Client's card to open the Details screen.
Page 597 Wi-Fi Analysis App Client Details The top Client Details card for a connected Client displays the following information:...
Page 598 Wi-Fi Analysis App Client's MAC address Authorization status User-assigned (if set) Supported 802.11 media Types Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) measurement Name of the AP to which the Client is connected SSID of the network to which the Client is connected BSSID on which the Client is operating Network Security type Time the Client was Last Seen by the Ether- Scope...
Page 599 Wi-Fi Analysis App Client RF and Traffic Statistics RF and Traffic Statistics Overview in the Wi- Fi Details Screens topic for an explanation of the common elements of this screen. The RF and Traffic Statistics screen for Clients displays the Client's MAC or IP address and the channel number at the top of the screen.
Page 600 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Utilization graph for Clients shows separate measurements for Channel (CH) Utilization and Client Utilization, using different colors. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph's pan and zoom controls.
Page 601 Wi-Fi Analysis App The breaks in the Client RF and Traffic graphs occur because the Client is not consistently transmitting, so there is no data for EtherScope to display during those times.
Page 602 Wi-Fi Analysis App The Clients RF and Traffic Statistics screen also displays a graph of Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) Rates in Mbps, number of Tx Streams, and Tx Channel Width in MHz. Clients FAB Tap the on the Client Details screen to Locate the client device, to open the Capture app and record a packet capture of traffic going to and from the client, or to assign or change...
Page 603 Wi-Fi Analysis App Selecting Capture opens the Capture app populated with the Channel and MAC address of the client. See the Capture app chapter. Selecting Name and Authorization opens the Name and Authorization dialog. See Assigning a Name and Authorization to a Device.
Page 604: Interferers
Wi-Fi Analysis App Interferers The Interferers screen displays devices detected by the EtherScope that may be interfering on your networks. By default, Interferers are ordered by the time they were most recently detected by the...
Page 605 Wi-Fi Analysis App EtherScope. Each card shows the Last Seen time, the device's Power measurement in dBm, the frequency band on which it was detected, and its Utilization. Refer to the Wi-Fi App List Screens topic if needed. EtherScope can detect and display the following potential Interfering devices types: Baby Monitor Bluetooth...
Page 606 Wi-Fi Analysis App Narrowband CW Signal Video camera Touch an Interferer card to open the Details screen. Interferer Details Power: The most recently observed power output from the device Utilization: The percentage of time, during the most recent sample, for which the interferer was detected...
Page 607 Wi-Fi Analysis App Affected Channels: The bands and channels on which EtherScope detects the interfering device Duration: Amount of time EtherScope detected the device and when it was first and last detected Event Count: Number of separate instances of detected transmission from the interferer...
Page 608: Path Analysis App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Path Analysis Path Analysis traces the connection points, including intermediate routers and switches, between the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition and a destination URL or IP address. You can use Path Analysis to identify issues such as overloaded interfaces, overloaded device resources, and interface errors.
Page 609: Introduction To Path Analysis
Path Analysis App Introduction to Path Analysis Path Analysis combines Layer 3 and Layer 2 measurements. The Layer 3 measurement combines the classic Layer 3 IP (UDP, ICMP, or TCP) traceroute measurement with a view of the path through the Layer 2 switches. The Layer 2 measurement discovers switches between the router hops by looking for the routers' MAC addresses in the switch...
Page 610: Path Analysis Settings
Path Analysis App Path Analysis Settings The Path Analysis source device is always your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. The default destination is www.google.com. Populating Path Analysis from Another App Like other EtherScope testing apps, when you open Path Analysis from another app, like...
Page 611 Path Analysis App On the Path Analysis Settings screen, touch each field as needed to configure your target: Device Name: Touch to enter the IP address or DNS name of the Path destination. The default is www.google.com. Interface: This setting determines the EtherScope port from which the test runs.
Page 612 Path Analysis App EtherScope must have an active network link on the selected port to run a Path Analysis. If Any Port is selected, available links are used in the order shown in the Interface dialog above. Test and Management Ports for explan- ations of the different ports and how to link.
Page 613 Path Analysis App enter the port number over which you want to run Path Analysis. You may need to enter a specific port number because routes can vary based on the port number and/or may be blocked by firewalls. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 614: Running Path Analysis
Path Analysis App Running Path Analysis Touch the START button at the top of the app screen to begin a Path Analysis. NOTE: EtherScope must be linked on the Interface (Port) selected in the app's settings. See Test and Management Ports help.
Page 615 Path Analysis App Like AutoTest, Path Analysis results are presented on cards. The top card shows the main test details, the second card shows information for the source device (your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition), and the...
Page 616: Path Analysis Results And Source Etherscope Cards
Path Analysis App following cards show the Layer 2 and Layer 3 Hops in the path, which are sequentially ordered. blue linked name or address Touch any in the Path Analysis results screens to open the Discovery Wi-Fi app and further examine the linked element.
Page 617 Path Analysis App by the three response times from the TCP Connect, Ping, or Echo tests. Device Name: Resolved DNS name or IP address of the destination entered in the settings IP Address: IPv4 address of the target des- tination Interface: The Interface option selected in the settings Protocol: The Protocol selected in the...
Page 618 Path Analysis App Source EtherScope Card The source This EtherScope card displays the port from which the Path Analysis ran. For Wired Test or Management port analyses (shown above), this card displays con- nection speed and duplex. For Wi-Fi port analyses, the card displays the SSID and channel number.
Page 619 Path Analysis App The example image above shows the SSID, Channel, and other Wi-Fi information the EtherScope can display after running a Path Analysis over Wi-Fi. The image below shows the source EtherScope card from a Wired Path Analysis, which displays the link speed and duplex.
Page 620: Layer 3 Hops
Path Analysis App Beneath the EtherScope source card, the Hop cards show Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices determined to be in the Path. Layer 3 Hops Each Layer 3 Hop card displays the device type icon, DNS name (if discovered), and IP address. Beneath the name (or IP), the response times for each Connect (TCP), Ping (ICMP), or Echo (UDP/7) display in milliseconds.
Page 621 Path Analysis App Touch the card to view the hop Details screen. No Reply Sometimes Path Analysis displays Hop cards with "No Reply" (as shown below). This result means that the device in that portion of the path did not send an ICMP TTL timeout response.
Page 622 Path Analysis App Split Route Path Analyses may obtain a "Split Route" result (as shown above), meaning that two or three...
Page 623 Path Analysis App different routers within same hop responded to the three requests. Tap a Split Route card to view the DNS names and IP addresses of the responding routers. Layer 3 Interfaces and Statistics Statistics for Interfaces on Layer 3 devices may be identified and measured if the EtherScope has SNMP access.
Page 624 Path Analysis App Touch a Hop card to see a summary of Interface Details and Statistics, if they are available. See also Layer 2 Switch Interfaces and Statistics below. Network Problems in Path Analysis The Hop cards can also show detected Problems based on the Problem Settings in the...
Page 625: Layer 2 Devices
Path Analysis App Tapping the blue linked switch name opens a Discovery Details screen for the switch, where the user can investigate the cause of the Warning. Layer 2 Devices Layer 2 devices can be switches or APs. Layer 2 Switches The image below displays an example of a Path Analysis to a device on the local broadcast domain with two switches in the Layer 2...
Page 626 Path Analysis App The EtherScope is able to identify these Layer 2 switches and their interfaces because it has configured SNMP access to the switches.
Page 627 Path Analysis App The switch cards display the In and Out Interface IDs, VLAN ID, and the link speed and duplex (if detected) of the interfaces. Touching a Layer 2 card opens a Details screen for the device. A Layer 2 Details screen displays the device name and IP address at the top.
Page 628 Path Analysis App NOTE: The yellow switch icon in the image Warning above indicates a status. See Network Problems in Path Analysis later in this topic. Layer 2 Switch Interfaces and Statistics Layer 2 Switch Details screens in Path Analysis display a summary of the Interface Statistics (described below).
Page 629 Path Analysis App Errors: Percentage of packets containing errors Layer 2 APs If the Layer 2 path starts or ends with a Wi-Fi device, its AP is shown as a Layer 2 device in the path. A Layer 2 AP card indicates the connected network SSID, channel, and 802.11 type in use.
Page 630 Path Analysis App No layer 2 devices discovered In some cases, the EtherScope does not discover Layer 2 devices between Layer 3 devices. There may not be any Layer 2 devices, or EtherScope might not have SNMP access to those switches. The Layer 2 card may also display a result of "No switches found,"...
Page 631: Uploading Path Analysis Results To Link-Live
Path Analysis App Discovery has not found any switches with SNMP access to determine if the switches are in the path. If this is an unexpected result, check and verify your SNMP Configuration Extended Ranges in the Discovery app settings. Uploading Path Analysis Results to Link-Live Touching the UPLOAD TO LINK-LIVE link on the...
Page 632 Path Analysis App Path Analysis results are uploaded to the Analysis page on Link-Live. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 633: Airmapper™ App
Cloud Service. On Link-Live.com, you can view heatmaps and Wi-Fi measurements for each data collection point. The Signal heatmap is available to all Link-Live users. AllyCare Support customers can also view maps of Noise, SNR, and Max TX and RX Rates. Visit NetAlly.com/Support.
Page 634: Airmapper Settings
AirMapper™ App AirMapper Settings Setting up the AirMapper app to perform a survey involves naming the survey, loading a floor plan image, specifying its dimensions, setting scanning mode, and overriding bands and channels. Only .png and .jpg image files types are supported.
Page 635: Configuring An Airmapper Survey
AirMapper™ App Configuring an AirMapper Survey Name Touch the Name field to enter a custom name for your AirMapper project. This name is uploaded to Link-Live to identify this survey project.
Page 636 AirMapper™ App Description Enter any additional information you want for the survey. Floor Plan 1. Open the Floor Plan list screen to select or load a new floor plan or map of the area to be surveyed.
Page 637 AirMapper™ App 2. On the Floor Plan screen, tap the floating action button to load a new image file into the AirMapper app. The EtherScope opens the Files app. 3. Navigate to the map image file in the file system, and touch to select it.
Page 638 AirMapper™ App 4. Back on the Floor Plan screen, tap the fields to configure the floor plan. Name: Enter a name for this floor plan. This field defaults to the file name. Imported File: The original image filename Interactive Calibration: In the Floor Plan menu pressing on Dimensions allows the user to interactively calibrate the floorplan by moving the two indicators to known...
Page 639 AirMapper™ App The units (feet or meters) displayed in the AirMapper app are set in the General Settings for the test apps, accessed from the left-side navigation drawer Signal Propagation: This setting is the radius measurement of the sample points. Touch the field to adjust the size of the data points on the map.
Page 640: Wi-Fi General Settings That Affect
AirMapper™ App Wi-Fi General Settings that Affect AirMapper See the Wi-Fi heading in General Settings longer descriptions of the Wi-Fi Bands and Channels and Dwell Time settings. These settings control which bands and channels EtherScope scans during a survey and how longs it lingers on each channel to gather data.
Page 641 AirMapper™ App From the AirMapper Settings screen, enable the Override Bands and Channels selection. Select Wi-Fi Bands and Channels to modify AirMapper channels, bands and dwell time.
Page 642 AirMapper™ App Set the bands, channels and dwell time that meet the specific requirements of the AirMapper survey. Note: Selecting a subset of channels and bands improves the survey performance as unnecessary channels are not included in the scanning process and it removes extraneous data from the survey.
Page 643 AirMapper™ App Scanning Mode Scanning Mode provides two Wi-Fi data collection methods: 1. Current Scan is the default and preferred way to perform a survey. It allows immediate data collection based on the most recent Access Point beacon seen from each BSSID.
Page 644 AirMapper™ App Select the scan mode which best suits your Wi- Fi environment and survey data collection requirements. Changing Settings after Starting Once you START your survey on the main AirMapper screen, with the Override Bands and Channels settings enabled, you can revisit the Wi-Fi Bands and Channels to adjust Bands and Channels or Dwell Time;...
Page 645 AirMapper™ App You can also reopen the AirMapper settings to change the Floor Plan > Dimensions or Signal Propagation size. Existing data points are retained on the map unless you select a different Floor Plan. Hidden SSIDs and APs For any [Hidden] APs or SSIDs at your site that you want detected during a survey, we recommend creating and enabling a Wi-Fi Profile in the AutoTest app, configured with...
Page 646: Collecting Airmapper Data
AirMapper™ App Collecting AirMapper Data Your selected floor plan appears on the main AirMapper screen. Touch START to begin the survey. A message displays the survey type, radio, and Bluetooth status. This message appears each time you begin or restart or return to the survey from another app.
Page 647 AirMapper™ App To collect data, travel around your site, and touch the map at your current location to scan the enabled wireless channels in that spot. Do not move from that location until the scan is complete and the data point on the screen turns from red to green.
Page 648 AirMapper™ App...
Page 649 AirMapper™ App As shown in the image above, you can undo previous collection points and rotate the image as needed. Use swiping and pinch-to-zoom gestures to pan and zoom the map. While the EtherScope is scanning, the Signal Propagation circle is red. Once the scan is complete, the circle turns green.
Page 650 AirMapper™ App Watch the Wi-Fi status icon in the top status bar to see the channels the EtherScope is scanning in real time. NOTE: To adjust the Dwell Time, meaning the amount of time the EtherScope lingers on each channel gathering data, enable the Override Bands and Channels and open the Wi-Fi Bands and Channels, or open the General Settings...
Page 651 AirMapper™ App Taking a Connected (Active) Survey Use AutoTest to run a Wi-Fi profile and connect the desired SSID. Touch START to begin the survey. If not connected to an SSID, a message is displayed at the bottom of the screen and the survey will not start.
Page 652 AirMapper™ App Adding Wi-Fi Management Port Data If the Wi-Fi Management port is connected to an SSID, its active connection data is added to any survey points taken. It doesn't matter what type of survey you are taking. This information is viewable only on Link-Live.
Page 653 AirMapper™ App remove it. If two comments are very close, the closest one to the touch point is selected. Deleting Survey Points Long press over a survey point to delete it. The selected survey point turns red and a context menu appears.
Page 654 AirMapper™ App Uploading AirMapper Surveys to Link-Live When you touch the upload icon , select Upload to Link-Live to display the Link-Live sharing screen. Touch the Link-Live upload icon to send your survey results to Link-Live's AirMapper page. The upload dialog lets you enter a survey name, a comment for the overall survey, and a job comment (such as a note about the overall job status).
Page 655 AirMapper™ App Enter any Comments or Job Comments you want attached to your AirMapper result in Link- Live, and tap SAVE TO AIRMAPPER FILES.
Page 656 AirMapper™ App NOTE: The Job Comment remains the same until you delete or change it. The current survey remains on the AirMapper screen until you Clear Survey, allowing you to add additional points if needed and re-upload. Export AirMapper Data to AirMagnet Survey PRO Survey data can be exported as a .amp file for import into AirMagnet Survey PRO version 10...
Page 657: Starting A New Survey
AirMapper™ App You can copy the file to external storage at a later time using the Files app. Load and Save AirMapper Settings The entire survey configuration can be saved as named settings using the disk icon in the title bar.
Page 658 AirMapper™ App...
Page 659: Performance Test App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Performance Test The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's line rate Performance Test provides point-to-point performance testing of a traffic stream across wired IPv4 network infrastructure. This test quantifies network performance in terms of target rate, throughput, loss, latency, and jitter.
Page 660 Performance Test App The Performance Test runs from the Wired Test Port (top RJ-45 or Fiber port), and an AutoTest Wired Profile must connect successfully to establish link on the port. When you start up the EtherScope, the last Wired Profile in the list of active AutoTest profiles runs automatically if an active Ethernet connection is detected on the top RJ-45 port.
Page 661: Introduction To Performance Testing
Separate upstream and downstream traffic meas- urements are not possible. The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can act as the controlling Source for the performance test or as a Peer for a test conducted by different source device, such as another EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition or a OneTouch AT 10G.
Page 662 Reflector PC application can also act as the reflector for a Performance test. Download the free NPT Reflector software from NetAlly.com/support/downloads. Select EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition from the drop-down menu to view the list of downloads. In this Chapter Performance Test Settings...
Page 663: Performance Test Settings
Performance Test App Performance Test Settings The Performance app has both Performance settings that apply when the EtherScope is acting as the test source, and Peer settings that control the unit when it is acting as the test Peer. Access the settings by touching the settings button on the Performance Test screen or Performance Peer...
Page 664: Saving Custom Performance Tests
Performance Test App Performance goes to the main Performance test results screen. Performance Peer opens the Peer results screen. Performance Settings control the performance test settings when the EtherScope is the source. Peer Settings control the EtherScope Performance Peer when another device is the source.
Page 665 Performance Test App For example, you can configure Services for multiple endpoints at different locations and with different bandwidths. A user can also create multiple Services with different QoS priorities (using the Layer 3 options) to verify that loss does not occur over the higher priority stream.
Page 666 Performance Test App Touch the save icon to load, save, import, or export a settings configuration. Load: Open a previously saved settings con- figuration.
Page 667 Performance Test App Save As: Save the current settings with an existing name or a new custom name. Import: Import a previously exported settings file. Export: Create an export file of the current settings, and save it to internal or connected external storage.
Page 668 Performance Test App Once you save a Performance Test con- figuration, the custom name you entered appears at the top of the Performance Settings screen (above) and main Performance Test screen (below). Back to Title and Contents...
Page 669: Configuring The Source Etherscope Nxg Controlled Edition
Performance Test App Configuring the Source EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Open the Performance Settings screen from the main Performance results screen or the left- side navigation drawer...
Page 670 Performance Test App Changed settings are automatically applied. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the Performance test screen. Duration: This setting is the length of time the Performance test runs. Tap the field to select a new duration.
Page 671 Performance Test App Check or uncheck the boxes to include or exclude a Service from the currently active Performance Test. NOTE: Only four services can be tested at once. If you select more than four services, the Performance Test fails. Touch the action overflow icon Duplicate , Move Up/Down, or Delete a con- figured Service.
Page 672 Performance Test App Service Name Touch the Service Name field to enter a custom name for the endpoint and associated...
Page 673 Address, Type, and Traffic Flow. IPv4 Address: Tap the field to enter the IPv4 address of your endpoint device. Communication UDP Port: If needed, touch to enter a different UDP Port number. The default NetAlly performance test port is 3842.
Page 674 Performance Test App NOTE: The UDP port number entered here must match the port number used by your Peer endpoint device. Endpoint Type: Select Peer or Reflector depending on the type of endpoint you are using for the performance test. Traffic Flow: This setting only appears when Endpoint Type is set to Peer.
Page 675 Performance Test App Selecting Frame Size Mix creates traffic with variable frame size patterns, generated in a repeating sequence. Tap the edit icon revise the frame size pattern.
Page 676 Performance Test App On the Frame Size Mix keyboard shown above, each letter (a through h) is associated with a frame size. The default pattern is "abceg," meaning the traffic pattern follow a repeating sequence of 64, 128, 256, 1024, and 1518 bytes. Use the letter keys along with the arrows and backspace button to edit the mix sequence as desired.
Page 677 Performance Test App The u key enters a user-defined size into the mix. Select the field next to User Size: to enter your desired frame size, between 64 and 9600 bytes. Touch the u key to insert the new size where you want it in the pattern.
Page 678 Performance Test App If you are configuring a Reflector endpoint or you have selected Symmetrical Traffic Flow for a Peer endpoint, only one Target Rate is used. For a Peer with an Asymmetrical Traffic Flow configuration, you can select a different Upstream and Downstream Target Rate for each direction.
Page 679 Performance Test App Upstream Target Rate: This is the requested rate of upstream traffic, from the source to the endpoint. Downstream Target Rate: This is the requested rate of downstream traffic, from the endpoint to the source. NOTE: The 99.98 Mbps and similar values provided in the Target Rate options are meant to test the maximum, worst case throughput on an Ethernet link.
Page 680 Performance Test App Performance Test thresholds are Frame Loss, Jitter, and Latency. If you are configuring a Reflector endpoint or you have selected Symmetrical Traffic Flow for a Peer endpoint, the same threshold values grade each traffic direction. For a Peer with an Asymmetrical Traffic Flow configuration, you can select different Upstream and Downstream thresholds.
Page 681 Performance Test App Tap each Threshold field to select or enter the maximum value allowed. If a measured value exceeds the threshold value, the test fails. Frame Loss Threshold: The Frame Loss Threshold is the percentage of frames that can be lost before the test fails.
Page 682 Performance Test App To test other VLANs, for example, those that make up a trunk port, configure the Layer 2 Options in your separate Services to test the corresponding VLANs. Open Layer 2 Options in the Performance app settings to override the VLAN settings from AutoTest.
Page 683 Performance Test App If Override VLAN ID is not enabled, the VLAN is set to the value used for the Wired Test port. Override VLAN Priority: Touch the toggle button to enable. By default, the VLAN priority is set to Best Effort (0). Use this setting to simulate a traffic stream of a certain type.
Page 684 Performance Test App Layer 3 Options Layer 3 options are useful when testing QoS (Quality of Service) on your network. You can create up to four Services using different DSCP priority or IP precedence to verify that loss does not occur on the higher priority streams. QoS: Select the methodology used on your network: TOS with DSCP (Type of Service with Differentiated Services Code Point or TOS with...
Page 685 Performance Test App priority for the generated traffic by changing its classification. This is a six-bit field. The default value of zero specifies “Best Effort.” Touch the field to select a different DSCP. IP Precedence: This field is only available when TOS with IP Precedence is selected.
Page 686: Configuring Performance Endpoints
Performance Test App Configuring Performance Endpoints EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can run a Performance Test to any of the following Endpoints: Another EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition (Peer) A OneTouch AT 10G (Peer) A LinkRunner G2 or LinkRunner AT (Reflector) NPT Reflector Software (Reflector) See our website NetAlly.com...
Page 687: Onetouch 10G Performance Peer
Performance Test App OneTouch 10G Performance Peer Follow these steps to set up a OneTouch 10G Performance Peer: 1. Ensure the OneTouch is connected to an active network via the top RJ-45 or Fiber test port and is plugged into AC power.
Page 688 Performance Test App 2. With the unit powered on, touch the TOOLS icon on the Home screen. 3. In the TOOLS menu, select Testing Tools > Performance Peer. 4. Select the appropriate UDP Port number if other than the default of 3842. NOTE: The port number set on your endpoint must match the port number used by your source EtherScope.
Page 689: Linkrunner G2 Reflector
1. Ensure the LinkRunner is connected to an active network via the top RJ-45 or Fiber test port and is plugged into AC power. 2. Start the LinkRunner G2 testing application by touching the NetAlly logo at the bottom of the screen.
Page 690 4. Select Reflector 5. Configure the Packet Type and Swap settings as required. The default settings, Packet Type: MAC + NetAlly and Swap: MAC + IP, are recommended to avoid any undesired traffic on your network. 6. Once the LinkRunner G2 Reflector has...
Page 691: Linkrunner At Reflector
Performance Test App LinkRunner AT Reflector Follow these steps to set up a LinkRunner AT (2000) Reflector: 1. Ensure the LinkRunner is connected to an active network via the RJ-45 or Fiber test port and is plugged into AC power. 2.
Page 692 5. On the Reflector Screen, Configure the Packet Type and Swap settings as required. The default settings, Packet Type: MAC + NetAlly and Swap: MAC + IP, are recom- mended to avoid any undesired traffic on your network. 6. Select Save to apply any changed settings.
Page 693: Npt Reflector Software
Follow these steps to set up the NPT Reflector PC application: 1. Download the software from NetAlly.com/support/downloads. Select EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition from the drop-down menu to view the list of downloads. 2. Install the Reflector on your PC by running the .exe file.
Page 694 Performance Test App Once open, the application automatically detects available network interfaces and their link status. 4. Check the box next to Enable Reflection for each network interface you want to use as a Reflector Endpoint for your Performance Test. 5.
Page 695: Running A Performance Test
Performance Test App Running a Performance Test Note the following before running: The Performance Test can only run from the Wired Test Port (top RJ-45 or Fiber port), and an AutoTest Wired Profile must connect successfully to establish link on the port. If you receive a Status message such as "The wired test port is not linked"...
Page 696: Performance Test Results
Performance Test App Newly configured Services may not display on the main Performance Test screen until you touch START. To run your configured Performance Test, touch START on the main Performance screen. Performance Test Results...
Page 697 Performance Test App Performance results update every five seconds if you are using only Reflector endpoints, and/or an EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Peer running v1.2 or newer software, with a test Duration of 4 hours or less. If you are running a 10 second test, all results display after 10 seconds.
Page 698: Performance Service Detailed Results
Performance Test App Performance Service Detailed Results The Service results screen displays detailed test characteristics and graphs of performance.
Page 699 Performance Test App Address: IP address of the endpoint Endpoint Type: Peer or Reflector Status: Current status of the test, including any error messages Throughput, Loss, Latency, and Jitter Graphs The graphs described in this section update every 5 or 30 seconds for as long as the test is running.
Page 700 Performance Test App Touch and drag (or swipe) left and right on each graph to move backward and forward in time, and double tap or move the slider to zoom in and out. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph's pan and zoom controls.
Page 701 Performance Test App Graph Legends Under each graph, a legend table indicates the meanings of the colors that correspond to different measurements. The Limit shown for each graph is the set Threshold from the cor- responding Service settings. Measurements that fall outside the Limit are indicated with a red dot next to the failing measurement.
Page 702 Performance Test App Throughput (Up/Down) (at Target Rate): Throughput is the measured bit rate based on the number of frames sent and frames received. The configured Target Rate from the Performance Settings is shown in parentheses next to the Throughput heading. In the image above, the configured Target Rate is 1 Mbps.
Page 703 Performance Test App for the Service. The Limit is also displayed on the graph as a horizontal red dotted line (if the measurements are close enough to the Limit value for it to appear on the graph). Loss Ratio: The percentage of total frames that were lost NOTE (for 10G Rate Performance tests): Low- level electrostatic discharge (ESD) and low-...
Page 704 Performance Test App Latency Latency (Up/Down): Latency is the amount of time it takes for a packet to go from the source to the endpoint or from the endpoint to the source (in milliseconds). Latency is calculated by averaging the thousands of latencies measured during each interval.
Page 705: Uploading Performance Results To Link-Live
Performance Test App Jitter (Up/Down): Jitter is a measure of the variation in frame-to-frame latency in mil- liseconds. Peak Jitter: The highest measured Jitter. The Current column shows Peak Jitter from the last test interval, and Max shows the highest Jitter measured during the entire test.
Page 706 Performance Test App latest results to the Results page on Link- Live.com.
Page 707 Performance Test App An image file of a complete Service results screen, including all the graphs, can also be uploaded to Link-Live and attached to the main test results. From the main Performance test screen, touch a Service card to view the Service detailed results, then touch the action overflow icon at the top right of the screen, and select...
Page 708 Performance Test App See the Link-Live chapter for more information. Back to Title and Contents...
Page 709: Running Etherscope As A Performance Peer
In addition to running a Performance Test as the controlling source device, EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can also act as a Peer for another EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition or a OneTouch AT 10G acting as the source and controller. To access the EtherScope Performance Peer,...
Page 710 Performance Test App Wired Test Port must be linked (by running AutoTest Wired Profile) for the Performance Peer function to run. If the port is not linked, a Status message displays, "The wired test port is not linked." Performance Peer Setting The only setting for the Performance Peer function is the Communication UDP Port.
Page 711 Performance Test App Touch the settings button on the Performance Peer screen to change the port number. The default NetAlly performance test port is 3842. NOTE: The UDP port number entered here must match the port number used by your source device.
Page 712 Performance Test App The screen displays real-time status, utilization, and rates for as long as the test is running. Status: The current status of the peer Utilization Rx: Receive percentage of the link speed Tx: Transmit percentage of the link speed...
Page 713 Performance Test App Address Link: Link speed and duplex of the estab- lished Wired Test Port connection IP Address: Address of the EtherScope to be entered into the controlling source device Port: UDP Communication port in use by the peer MAC: The EtherScope's MAC address Connections Last Peer: Address of the previous peer that...
Page 714: Iperf Test App
EtherScope nXG CE User Guide iPerf Test iPerf is a standardized network performance tool used to measure UDP or TCP throughput and loss. The iPerf app runs an iPerf3 performance test to a NetAlly Test Accessory or an iPerf server endpoint.
Page 715 Link-Live Cloud Service, and acts as an iPerf server endpoint for iPerf tests run by other NetAlly handheld testers. Learn more about the Test Accessory from NetAlly.com/products/TestAccessory. If you are using an iPerf server installed on a PC or other device as an endpoint, iPerf version 3 is required to run the EtherScope iPerf test.
Page 716: Iperf Settings
To run an iPerf test, you must configure your EtherScope unit to communicate with your iPerf endpoint. You can manually enter an iPerf server address, or select a NetAlly Test Accessory's address in the iPerf settings. Saving Custom iPerf Settings...
Page 717: Test Accessories In Discovery
iPerf Test App the iPerf settings and results screens. In the example images here, the user has saved a custom iPerf configuration called "Server Room Endpoint." Test Accessories in Discovery You can start an iPerf test from the Details screen for a Test Accessory in the Discovery app using the floating action button.
Page 718 iPerf Test App Discovery list to open its Details screen. 2. Open the floating action button (FAB) menu.
Page 719 iPerf Test App NOTE: You can select Browse in the floating action menu to open the Test Accessory's Web Interface, where you can view its status and configure its settings. 3. Then, select the iPerf app button. The iPerf app opens with the IP address populated from the Test Accessory in Discovery.
Page 720: Configuring Iperf Settings
iPerf Test App Configuring iPerf Settings To configure the iPerf test settings manually, open the settings on the iPerf screen.
Page 721 iPerf Test App Touch each field to enter or revise selections as needed. Changed settings are automatically applied. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the iPerf test screen. Interface: This setting determines the EtherScope port from which the test runs. Touch the field to select Any Port, Wired or Wi- Fi Test Port, or Wired or Wi-Fi Management Port.
Page 722 If needed, consult the Test Accessory User Guide (NetAlly.com/products/TestAccessory). Duration: This setting is the length of time for one direction, Upstream or Downstream, of the iPerf test. If the Direction setting below is set to both Upstream/Downstream, the total test time is twice the value set here.
Page 723 iPerf Test App Protocol: TCP is the default protocol. Tap the UDP selector to switch to UDP. NOTE: iPerf tests running the TCP protocol automatically run at the fastest rate possible. When running a UDP protocol test, the iPerf app attempts to run at the selected Bandwidth.
Page 724: Running An Iperf Test
iPerf Test App Running an iPerf Test Ensure that you have an active link on the Interface (Test or Management Port) from which you are running the iPerf test. Wired and Wi-Fi test ports require that an AutoTest Wired or Wi-Fi Profile has run to establish link. The AutoTest Wired Profile runs automatically, but you must open the AutoTest app to run a Wi-Fi Profile and link on the Wi-Fi test port.
Page 725 iPerf Test App Test characteristics and status are displayed at the top of the iPerf results screen while the lower part of the screen displays a real-time graph of the TCP or UDP Upload and/or Download speeds.
Page 726 iPerf Test App To pan and zoom on the graphs, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph controls. Device Name: Hostname or address of the iPerf server or Test Accessory IP Address: IPv4 address of the iPerf server Interface: The EtherScope Test or Management Port from which the test is running...
Page 727 iPerf Test App Limit: This is the Threshold from the iPerf app's settings. The threshold value is also displayed on the graph as a red dotted line.
Page 728: Uploading Iperf Results To Link-Live
iPerf Test App UDP Packet Loss Up and Down graphs: When running a UDP protocol test, the iPerf results also display graphs and tables of Packet Loss. Values for the number and percentage of packets lost are displayed in the table below the graph.
Page 729 iPerf Test App Link-Live sharing screen opens and allows you to revise the auto-generated filename and attach comments to the iPerf result, which is displayed on the Results page on Link- Live.com.
Page 730: Lanbert™ Test App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide ™ LANBERT Test App LANBERT is a Bit Error Rate Testing application that transmits IEEE 802.3 data frames over LAN media and measures the number of frames sent, lost, and errored. The LANBERT app runs a loopback test on fiber or copper media using: A second testing device to act as the...
Page 731: Lanbert Settings
LANBERT™ Test App LANBERT Settings To run a test with LANBERT, you must configure the generator settings. If you are using this unit as an active loopback device, see Configuring LANBERT Loopback Settings. Configuring LANBERT Generator Settings To configure the LANBERT settings, open the settings icon on the LANBERT screen or and select Generator...
Page 732 LANBERT™ Test App Touch each field to enter or revise selections as needed. Changed settings are automatically...
Page 733 LANBERT™ Test App applied. When you finish configuring, tap OK or Cancel to return to the settings screen. When you finish configuring, tap the back button to return to the LANBERT test screen. Speed: This setting sets the link speed at which the Ethernet frames are sent to and received from the loopback destination.
Page 734 LANBERT™ Test App bytes allows the maximum number of frames to be sent in the duration of the test. Random varies the frame size at random to simulate variations in real data. Tap the pencil icon to open an editing screen to enter a Custom Value for the frame size.
Page 735 LANBERT™ Test App successfully sent and received but that encountered errors that changed the frame check sequences. Select a value from the presets: For a Grading Type of Count: 0 (no errors), 1, 10, 100, or 1000. For a Grading Type of Percent: 0.0% (no errors), 0.001%, 0.01%, 0.1%, or 1%.
Page 736: Configuring Lanbert Loopback Settings
LANBERT™ Test App Tap the pencil icon to open an editing screen to enter a Custom Value for the loss threshold. Configuring LANBERT Loopback Settings To configure this EtherScope as an active loopback device, select the LANBERT icon from the Home screen, then touch the Menu and select Loopback Settings.
Page 737: Running A Lanbert Test
LANBERT™ Test App Running a LANBERT Test Before You Begin Identify the cable or channel path that you want to test. (Note that LANBERT uses Ethernet frames to test LAN pathways, including copper or fiber cables. It cannot function on wide-area networks or devices that use IP addresses to route traffic.) Plug one end of the LAN cable into the EtherScope...
Page 738 LANBERT™ Test App A NetAlly EtherScope nXG or LinkRunner 10G with the LANBERT application running as the LANBERT Loopback. (Either device can function as the loopback relay and can collect data at the endpoint of the test.) See "LANBERT Settings" on page 731 for instructions on setting up the loopback settings.
Page 739 LANBERT™ Test App 2. Tap the START button. The Status shows the current activity:...
Page 740 LANBERT™ Test App Linking: the devices are setting up a connection. Waiting for loopback: the generator is waiting for a response from the loopback device. 3. On the loopback unit (if you are using an EtherScope nXG or LinkRunner 10G as the loopback device): a.
Page 741 LANBERT™ Test App or 10G. To pan and zoom on the graphs, you can swipe, double tap, and move the slider. See the Trending Graphs topic for an overview of the graph controls. 5. Let the test run to completion. The Status shows the test result (Success or Failure) and may display additional information, such as not connecting at the fastest...
Page 742 LANBERT™ Test App selected. See the Wired Link Test Results for more info about advertised speeds. Half versus full duplex ability. The following example below shows a successful test for an RJ-45 connector that transmitted frames at 10 Gbps at full duplex.
Page 743 LANBERT™ Test App SFP details are shown when using a fiber connection. These include: Wavelength Temperature Voltage Tx Bias Current Tx Power Rx Power Rx Reference Power Rx Power Difference SET REFERENCE button (displayed only while test is running): Latches the Rx Reference Power value to the current Rx Power value.
Page 744: Uploading Lanbert Results To Link
LANBERT™ Test App reference power is reset or cleared on a power cycle. Loss figures are not displayed until the test ends. Severe Loss Seconds occur when the LANBERT generator detects ≥ 1% frame loss for one second. Uploading LANBERT Results to Link-Live To send your LANBERT results to the Link-Live...
Page 745 LANBERT™ Test App Link-Live sharing screen opens. You can enter a file name (for active surveys only) and...
Page 746 LANBERT™ Test App attach comments to the LANBERT results. The results are displayed on the Results page on Link-Live.com.
Page 747: Link-Live Cloud Service
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, tracking, organizing, analyzing, and reporting your test results. AutoTest results are automatically uploaded once your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition is claimed.
Page 748 Link-Live uploads, and automatically sort your results and files into folders in Link-Live. Upload test, discovery, and analysis results from the NetAlly apps, including Discovery, Wi-Fi, Path Analysis, AirMapper, Per- formance, and iPerf. See Link-Live and Testing Apps...
Page 749: Getting Started In Link-Live Cloud Service
Link-Live Cloud Service Getting Started in Link- Live Cloud Service To start, create a user account at Link- Live.com, and sign in. You can open the Link- Live website in the EtherScope's web browser to create and manage your account. Claiming the Unit On Link-Live.com 1.
Page 750 Link-Live Cloud Service On the EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition Unit 1. Open the Link-Live app. Your unit's MAC address is displayed. CLAIM NOW 2. Touch on the Link-Live app screen. 3. When prompted by the instructions on the Link-Live website, enter the MAC address. After you claim your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition to Link-Live, a software update may be available.
Page 751: After Claiming
Link-Live Cloud Service appears in the Status Bar . Open the Notification Panel, and select the notification to update your unit. Updating Software for more information. After Claiming Once your EtherScope is claimed to the Link- Live Cloud Service, it automatically uploads your AutoTest results each time you run AutoTest.
Page 752: Unclaiming
Link-Live Cloud Service For more information on how to the use the Link-Live.com website, click or touch the navigation menu icon at the top left of the Link-Live.com pages, and select Unclaiming You may need to unclaim your unit from Link- Live to transfer it to another user or if you no longer want to send any information to Link- Live.com.
Page 753 Link-Live Cloud Service Back to Title and Contents...
Page 754: Link-Live App Features
Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live App Features The main Link-Live app screen on your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition facilitates the claiming process, displays Link-Live related information, and allows you to enable or disable Link-Live.com uploads as needed. Link-Live App Screen...
Page 755 The Organization and Email address shown here are assigned on the Link-Live.com website. The fields displayed in EtherScope's Link-Live app are informational. AllyCare indicates the status of NetAlly's optional AllyCare services. See NetAlly.- com/Support for more information. Interface shows which network interface is currently being used by Link-Live to post results and its status.
Page 756 Link-Live Cloud Service Upload to Link-Live options do not appear in the testing apps. OPEN IN BROWSER Touch the link to open Link-Live.com on the EtherScope's web browser. The "(# buffered)" in the Link-Live screen header indicates the number of files stored in the device memory when no active network connection is available.
Page 757 Link-Live Cloud Service The buffered files displayed automatically upload to Link-Live.com once your EtherScope connects to an active network.
Page 758: Saving Locally Only
Link-Live Cloud Service Saving Locally Only If you do not want to send your results to the Link-Live website, you can still save results locally to your EtherScope as JSON files. Touch the Save Locally Only toggle field in the Link-Live app to save the JSON files to your unit.
Page 759 JSON viewer app from the App Store on your EtherScope. With Save Locally Only enabled, options for uploading or saving to Link-Live (described in Link-Live and Testing Apps section below) still display in the NetAlly testing apps.
Page 760: Job Comment
Link-Live Cloud Service However, the results are saved to the internal Link-Live storage folder, and not uploaded to Link-Live.com. Job Comment left-side navigation drawer for the Link-Live app lets you enter or change the Job Comment. The Job Comment attaches to all test results and files uploaded to Link-Live, until you change or delete it.
Page 761 Link-Live Cloud Service To enter or change the Job Comment in the Link-Live app: 1. With the Link-Live app open, touch the menu icon or swipe right from the left side of the screen.
Page 762 Link-Live Cloud Service 2. Touch the Job: field. 3. Enter a comment in the dialog box. 4. Touch SAVE. Note that the Job Comment field appears in other Link-Live sharing screens, allowing you to change it from multiple locations on the EtherScope.
Page 763: Link-Live And Testing Apps
Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live and Testing Apps Once your unit is claimed, the Link-Live app works with several of the testing apps to upload test results, discovery and analysis data, comments, and images to the Link-Live website. Link-Live.com categorizes the uploads from different apps on corresponding webpages, as shown below: EBPAGE...
Page 764: Link-Live Sharing Screens
Link-Live Cloud Service Link-Live Sharing Screens Whenever you select a button or link, like those above, to Upload, Save, or Share to Link-Live, a Link-Live sharing screen appears with the appropriate options for the data type. For example, the Link-Live sharing screen for Discovery or Wi-Fi app data allows you to upload to the Analysis page on Link-...
Page 765 Link-Live Cloud Service The Link-Live sharing screen for a screenshot or other image allows you to attach it to the most recently run (AutoTest, Performance, iPerf, or Cable) test result on the Results page, or...
Page 766 Link-Live Cloud Service just to the Uploaded Files page on Link- Live.com. Remember, the regular Comment field uploads only to the current result or file, while the Job...
Page 767: Sharing A Text File To Link-Live
Link-Live Cloud Service Comment field uploads with all results and files until you change it. Sharing a Text File to Link-Live You can also select and share text by long pressing text on the unit's screen. Text files are attached to the last test results on Link- Live.com.
Page 768 Link-Live Cloud Service 2. Touch Select All if needed. 3. Touch SHARE. 4. Select the Link-Live icon to open the Link- Live sharing screen.
Page 769 Link-Live Cloud Service 5. Format any comments as needed, and then touch SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT.
Page 770: Cable Test App
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Cable Test EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's Cable Test can help you determine cable length and fault status, verify wiremapping of patch and structured cabling, and locate cable connections using toning. The cable testing port is the RJ-45 port on the left side of the EtherScope unit.
Page 771: Cable Test Settings
Cable Test App Cable Test Settings The only setting that affects the Cable Test app is the Distance Unit setting, which designates Feet or Meters. This setting is contained in the General Settings menu. 1. To access General Settings, touch the menu icon on the Cable Test app screen, and select General Settings.
Page 772: Running Cable Test
Cable Test App Running Cable Test Refer to EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition's Buttons and Ports as needed. With an open or unterminated cable connected to the RJ-45 cable test port (left side of the unit), you can measure length, identify shorts and splits, and locate opens.
Page 773: Open Cable Tdr Testing
To start the cable test, tap START at the top right of the Cable Test app screen. Open Cable TDR Testing EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition can measure the length of a cable and detect some faults by measuring the electrical reflections of the cable using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR).
Page 774 Cable Test App When a cable has no detected faults, "good" is shown next to each pair above the length measurement. Cable tests that detect a "split" or "open" in the cable also display the cor- responding words.
Page 775 Cable Test App This unterminated cable test image shows a shorted cable between pins 4, 5, and 7.
Page 776: Terminated Wireview Testing
Cable Test App Terminated WireView Testing Using a WireView accessory provides more detailed, per-wire results. A WireView #1 is included with your EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition. Additional WireViews 2-6 are available for purchase. To run a terminated cable test, connect the left side RJ-45 port to a cable terminated with an external WireView Cable ID accessory.
Page 777 Cable Test App The image above indicates a crossover between pairs 1, 2 and 3, 6 and a WireView accessory number 5.
Page 778: Toning Function
Cable Test App The last row of WireView results indicates whether the cable is shielded: an unbroken line between sh means a shielded cable is detected. Toning Function You can also trace a cable using a Fluke Networks* IntelliTone™ Probe, or any analog probe, and the Tone function.
Page 779: Uploading Cable Test Results To Link-Live
Cable Test App Uploading Cable Test Results to Link-Live Touch the action overflow icon at the top right of the Cable Test screen, and select Upload to Link-Live to send the current Cable Test result to the Results page Link- Live.com.
Page 780: Specifications And Compliance
Back to Title and Contents EtherScope nXG CE User Guide Specifications and Compliance Required compliance information is contained in this chapter.
Page 781 Specifications and Compliance Specifications General 4.05 in x 7.67 in x 2.16 in Dimensions (10.3 cm x 19.5 cm x 5.5 cm) Weight 1.677 lbs (0.76 kg) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery pack (7.2 V, 6.4 Ah, 46 Wh) Typical operating life is 3-4 hours Battery (infinite on PoE).
Page 782 Generator Analog tones: [400 Hz, 1 KHz] LEDs 2 LEDs (Activity and Link Indicators) Wireless EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition has two internal Wi-Fi Radios: Wi-Fi Testing – 4x4 Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless radio Android System Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Man- agement –...
Page 783 Specifications and Compliance 4x4 Wi-Fi Radio for Testing Applicant's Name NetAlly Model Number BCM43465 LITE-ON Technology Cor- Manufacturer poration Manufacture Date 2017 Country of Origin Taiwan 64/128-Bit WEP Key, WPA, Security WPA2, 802.1X (TKIP, AES) Regulatory World Mode Domain 1.1 dBi peak in the 2.4-GHz Antenna Gain band;...
Page 784 : 65, 130, 260, 390, 520, 585, 650, 780, 867 Mbps Operating Frequencies The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition receives on all of the frequencies in every country, but transmits only on the frequencies and channels allowed in the country for which it is currently configured in General Settings.
Page 785 VHT20 MCS 8 : -63 dBm VHT40 MCS 9 : -60 dBm VHT80 MCS 9 : -57 dBm Android 1x1 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Adapter for Management Applicant's Name NetAlly Model BLUE bean Manufacturer 8devices Manufacture Date 2019 Country of Origin United States...
Page 786 Specifications and Compliance 64/128-Bit WEP Key, WPA, Security WPA2, 802.1X (TKIP, AES) Regulatory Domain World Mode 1.1 dBi peak in the 2.4-GHz Antenna Gain band; 3.2 dBi peak in the 5- GHz band Data Rates 802.11a : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g...
Page 787 Specifications and Compliance Operating Frequencies The EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition receives on all of the frequencies in every country, but transmits only on the frequencies and channels allowed in the country for which it is currently configured in General Settings.
Page 788 Specifications and Compliance Modulation 802.11a : BPSK (6 and 9 Mbps), QPSK (12 and 18 Mbps), 16 QAM (24 and 36 Mbps), 64 QAM (48 and 54 Mbps), OFDM 802.11n/ac : BPSK (MCS0), QPSK (MCS1 and MCS2), 16 QAM (MCS3 and MCS4), 64 QAM (MCS5, 6, and 7), OFDM 802.11ac : 256 QAM (MCS8 and MCS9), OFDM...
Page 789 Specifications and Compliance External Directional Antenna Accessory Minimum gain: 5.0-dBi peak in the 2.4-GHz band and 7.0-dBi peak in the 5-GHz band Reverse-polarity SMA plug Antenna frequency range: 2.4 – 2.5 and 4.9 – 5.9 External antenna port is receive-only (no transmit).
Page 790 Specifications and Compliance IEC 61010-1:2010: Pollution Safety degree 2 Operating: 4,000 m; Storage: Altitude 12,000 m...
Page 791 Specifications and Compliance Certifications and Compliance CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Conforms to relevant European Union directives. Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards. Complies with 47 CFR Part 15 require- Ž...
Page 792 Specifications and Compliance U-NII devices operating in the 5.25-5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz band, without radar detection are restricted to use indoors. Contains WA7-43465, WA7-9377 FCC IDs Contains 6627C-43465, 6627C-9377 IC IDs This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
Page 793 Specifications and Compliance Absorption Rate (SAR) information: This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regard- less of age or health.
Page 794 Specifications and Compliance IEC 61326-1:2013: Basic Elec- tromagnetic Environment; CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself. Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all estab- lishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Page 795 Specifications and Compliance เครื ่ อ งโทรคมนาคมและอุ ป กรณ์ น ี ้ มี ค วามสอดคล้ อ งตามข้ อกำหนดของ กสทช . (This telecommunication equipment conforms to the requirements of NBTC.)

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