Content
Part 1
Introduction to DSL technology
- DSL technologies
- DMT line coding
- ADSL2+ technology primer
- VDSL2 technology primer
Part 2
Introduction to copper testing
- Electrical health metrics
- Noise (crosstalk and impulse noise)
- Fault location solutions
Part 3
Introduction to the AXS-200/635
- AXS-200 Series overview
- AXS-200/635 product introduction (physical attributes)
- Key measurement overview
Part 4
Testing copper with AXS-200/635
- Cable parameters
- Auto test
- Digital multimeter
- Fault location
- Noise testing/mitigation
Part 5
Testing DSL with AXS-200/635
- Auto-test
- CPE testing
- Login/ping testing
Part 6
Testing IPTV with AXS-200/635
- IPTV metrics overview
- IPTV testing
Part 7
Product demonstration*
Hands-on session for running copper, DSL and IPTV tests
* Product demonstration: lab/field access to perform hands-on testing is highly recommended.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of math and physics
Basic knowledge of telecommunications
Basic knowledge of networking and internet services
Methodology
Parts 1 through 6 consist of lectures using PowerPoint presentations and demonstrations, while part 7 of the course allows for practical training with hands-on testing exercises.