ADSL Testing Course Description
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This course is designed to train installation technicians to efficiently test and troubleshoot common
ADSL installation issues using the Sunrise SunSet xDSL tester.
The full course includes a total of 24 hours of instruction over 4 days, including 6-8 hours of hands-on lab activities. The course is offered in two subsets (tracks), depending on the technician's responsibilities and tasks.
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| Location:
San Jose, California, USA |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Focus |
Technology,
TDR |
Turn-Up |
Networking,
Ping |
Router
Features |
| AM
9:00 - 12:00 |
XDSL Overview, ADSL Technology |
Intro to Sunrise xDSL Verifying ADSL Lines |
Networking Basics for Telecom Professionals |
ADSL Modem and Router Configuration, Lab |
| PM
1:00 - 2:45 |
ADSL Provisioning, OSP Installation and Repair Techniques |
CPE Installation and Repair Techniques |
DSL/IP Service Verification |
Travel |
| PM
3:00 - 5:00 |
Copper Loop Testing Applications, Lab |
Link Turn-Up Labs |
Service Verification Labs |
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| Schedule |
| February,
2004 |
Feb.
24, 2004 |
Feb.
25, 2004 |
Feb.
26, 2004 |
Feb.
27, 2004 |
| March,
2004 |
Mar.
23, 2004 |
Mar.
24, 2004 |
Mar.
25, 2004 |
Mar.
26, 2004 |
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Training Tracks
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| Telco/ILEC Track |
Days 1 and 2
Course Number: TCD101 |
$995.00 |
| Advanced Installation Track |
Days 2 and 3 (eligible for Modem Config Option)
Course Number: TCD102 |
$995.00 |
| Full Course |
Days 1 through 3 (eligible for Modem Config Option)
Course Number: TCD103 |
$1,395.00 |
| Modem Configuration Option |
Add on to Day 4, AM only
Course Number: TCD104
Not available until Q1, 2001 |
$495.00 |
Who Should Attend
ILEC Installation, Repair and Maintenance Technicians
ADSL Installation and Repair Track
CLEC/ASI ADSL Installation Technicians
ADSL Installation and Repair Track
CLEC/ASI Network Technicians
CPE Installation and Network Track
DSL Technical Support Technicians
Full Course
DSL Group Managers
Either Track
Pre-requisites
A basic understanding of twisted-pair wiring
Basic electronics terminology (resistance, capacitance, attenuation)
Basic PC hardware interface identification (USB, PCI, ISA)
Some familiarity with basic IP and ATM terminology
Basic telephone system terminology and acronyms (CO, MDF, CPE, IW)
Familiarity with DSL equipment and the process of DSL installation
Objectives
Objectives vary depending on Track.
Day 1
Compare DSL with competing technologies for high speed communication
Match common applications to DSL technologies
List several electrical and physical impairments that can impact DSL service
Utilize basic DSL terminology to identify components, locations and service
types
Recognize classic TDR signatures for common copper pair issues
Use tester controls to approximate the distance to, and length of a bridge tap
List the pair termination requirements for common electrical tests
Discuss the benefits of two-ended testing, when it is available
List common DSL modem types and their interfaces
See Course Outline
Day 2
List four different DSL modules available for the SSxDSL
Identify key applications of the SSxDSL Tester for ADSL installation
Navigate the SSxDSL menus to clear NVRAM and identify options installed
Perform basic electrical pair qualifications using the SSxDSL
Connect an SSxDSL modem to terminate an ADSL line
Interpret ADSL Turn-Up Results and compare to acceptable criteria
Locate areas of potential disturbers using the DMT Bits-per-tone graphic
Monitor an ADSL connection for robustness
Setup and run an IP Ping test on the SSxDSL Tester
Disconnect the SSxDSL from an ADSL circuit without generating an alarm condition at the DSLAM
See Course Outline
Day 3
List the key differences between hubs, switches and routers
Define IP Service Verification
Compare the OSI model and TCP/IP
Identify the standards used for an IP "Ping" in an Ethernet/Router environment
List common protocols deployed on the PC for DSL installations
Contrast DSL Bridges and Routers
List some advantages and disadvantages of static versus dynamic IP configurations
Identify where NAT would be employed in a DSL environment
Identify where DHCP would be employed in a DSL environment
List the most common authentication protocols used in a PPP environment
Explain where DSL devices use ATM connections
List the most common encapsulation protocols used in DSL connections
Identify where a B-RAS would be used in a broadband network
Troubleshoot common problems associated with IP over DSL Ping testing
See Course Outline
Day 4
Setup and connect a single PC over a DSL modem in bridge mode
- Static IP
- Dynamic IP
- RFC 1483
- PPPoE
Setup to connect multiple PCs over a DSL modem/router
- Static IP upstream
- Dynamic IP upstream
- DHCP
- RFC 1483
- PPPoE
- NAT
Identify limitations of NAT
Collect statistics from a DSL modem
See Course Outline
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