User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1: Introduction
- 1.1 Documentation notes
- 1.2 Product introduction
- 1.3 General product handling and operation
- 1.3.1 Powering on/off and sleep mode
- 1.3.2 Attaching, detaching, and handling modules
- 1.3.3 Attaching the Wi-Fi antenna
- 1.3.4 Attaching the strap
- 1.3.5 About the touchscreen display
- 1.3.6 Selecting the active interface
- 1.3.7 Starting a function or test
- 1.3.8 Stopping a test
- 1.3.9 Saving results
- 1.3.10 Interpreting results
- 1.4 Maintenance
- 1.5 Technical support
- 2: Wi-Fi Testing Menu
- 3: 10/100 Testing Menu
- 4: System Menu
- 5: IP and Video Testing
- 5.1 IP Network Setup
- 5.2 Connection Information
- 5.3 Ping
- 5.4 Traceroute
- 5.5 Web Browser
- 5.6 IP Video testing
- 6: Specifications
Base Unit User Guide Issue 1 Tech-X Flex™
1-2 1: Introduction
Intro
Wi-Fi
10/100
System
IP/Video
Specs
• Unit - A Tech-X Flex device in general, with or without a module attached, as applicable to the
respective context.
• Base Unit - The core handheld component to which modules attach. The base unit has an
independent suite of functionality which is described in this document. The use of modules does not
change base unit functionality.
• Module - A modular hardware component designed to attach and interface with the Tech-X Flex base
unit that provides additional functionality. Documentation for modules is provided separately from this
document.
• Provider - A broadband service provider, such as a telephone or cable company.
• Subscriber - A customer receiving broadband services from a provider.
Additionally, note the following common acronyms:
• FTTH/FTTP - Fiber To The Home/Fiber To The Premises
• IP - Internet Protocol
• IPTV - IP Television
• LAN - Local Area Network
• MoCA
®
- Multimedia over Coax Alliance
• STB - Set-Top Box
• WAN - Wide Area Network
1.1.3 Additional documentation
Additional documentation (including an electronic version of this document) can be found on Spirent’s
Customer Service Network. Support requests and training information are also available on the site. Use
the URL below to register and gain access:
http://assure.spirentcom.com/extranet/
1.2 Product introduction
The following sections provide a high-level overview of the unit.
1.2.1 Product purpose
The unit is designed to assist with the setup and troubleshooting of home networks, especially as related
to broadband services delivered by high-speed DSL, cable, and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)