Announcement
Letter
#7
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High
Wycombe, June 12th, 2002 - Trend Communications Limited
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Synopsis
| Functionality
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| Applications
| Market
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"A
revolution in DSL testing"
We
are proud to present the most superior test solution on the market, providing
all of the functionality necessary for the installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting of ADSL and G.SHDSL access networks.
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Functionality |
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xDSL is a multilayer technology
that relies on each individual layer operating both correctly and efficiently.
Aurora Presto provides a complete test solution for each layer.
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Physical Layer test, it is important
that load coils and copper faults like split pairs, bridged taps, open
circuits, grounds etc. that may be acceptable for the POTS service but
not for the xDSL service, are identified and corrected. Aurora Presto provides
both TDR and DMM functionality to enable effective fault finding at the
physical layer.
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ADSL, G.SHDSL installation, by
means of full modem or router replacement, Aurora Presto simplifies testing
by synchronizing with the DSLAM and providing comprehensive line statistics
to identify faults and measure the DSL performance.
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ATM verification, to establish
the performance the BER measurement should be made at the ATM layer to
get a complete picture of the DSL installation. Aurora Presto also verifies
the ATM circuits with the F5 OAM loop-back cells step-by-step until the
RAS , the first IP server. ATMF 25.6 BER and statistics are available when
using the ATMF 25.6 interface.
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IP and PPP test, experience has
demonstrated that in order to verify the application layers an IP ping
test does not fully test the connections. Aurora Presto also provides trace
route facilities with LAN/WAN statistics together with IP testing.
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PPP is supported over Ethernet
and ATM, including authentication capabilities.
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Features
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Aurora
Presto is a powerful multilayer solution that combines a "one button"
auto test mode for first line technicians and an advanced manual analysis
for senior engineers and support technicians.
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multilayer tester: Aurora Presto does
the work of four separate testers: physical layer tester, xDSL tester,
ATM tester and IP/PPP tester
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Seamless "soft-switching" between co-resident
functions means no module swapping
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flexible design: protects future investments
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standard downloads: enables results
and analysis to be transferred to a PC for use with editors & spreadsheets
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TDR/DMM functions with load coil detection
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"golden modem" and 'golden router':
enables full in-line DSL modem or router replacement providing comprehensive
DSL statistics, alarms and trace events, ATM statistics, F5 OAM supported
and advanced IP test capabilities
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ATU-C emulation: enables testing from
the local exchange and reduces field deployments
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DSL tracer operation: gives timestamped
information on G.994.1 hs, EOC and alarm events
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Bi-directional ATM BERT: enables full
ATM layer quality analysis
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F5 OAM ping: verifies end-to-end ATM
connectivity
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PPP support: over Ethernet or ATM allows
authentication with the BRAS
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Depending on the type of test you
perform, you can test one or more of the following:
ADSL equipment and lines
G.SHDSL equipment and lines
the route through the network via ATM
switches and DSL equipment
the integrity of a link and the Quality
of Service
the availability and operation of DSL
services
application layer throughout via the
IP / PPP protocol layers
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Market segmentation |
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Potential customers for Aurora Presto
are all those organizations whose business is based on xDSL roll-out and
maintenance. Specific
applications:
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Loop qualification, by means
of TDR and DMM to identify copper faults.
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Service installation, experience
has demonstrated that diagnosis based on PC and modem solutions is definitely
unsuitable for installation because it only verifies the installation if
a full IP path has been established between the PC and the ISP. It is important
to verify the DSLAM, ATM switches, PPP servers as well as IP routers.
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Maintenance, once the service
is deployed, operators need cost-effective tools to verify the service
and the SLA.
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Models & Options |
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Model
Aurora
Presto, presented in a rugged box, with a multi-language user
interface and fitted with the chosen combination of interface cards. Supplied
with the tester as standard:
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A mains adaptor/battery
charger
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Cables for all
interfaces fitted
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A quick reference
guide
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Comprehensive
'online' help
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soft carry case
Main Options
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Interface Cards
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ATMF-25.6 interface
card
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ADSL over ISDN
ATU-R (various chipsets) card
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ADSL over POTS
ATU-R (various chipsets) card
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ADSL over POTS
ATU-C (central office modem) card
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TDR/DMM (Time
domain reflectometer and digital multimeter)
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G.SHDSL STU-C
(central office modem) card
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G.SHDSL STU-R
(remote modem) card
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Software Options
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PPP (including
PPPoE and PPPoA Client and Server modes)
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F5 OAM (including
F5 OAM cell generation and response)
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Golden router
(router replacement mode)
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Accessories
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additional interface
cards
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additional software
options
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soft carry case
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vehicle cigar
lighter power lead
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additional User
Guide
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portable printer
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Based in High Wycombe,
UK, Trend Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telemetrix plc,
a holding company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Trend is an international
company operating in the two principal markets of communications test equipment
and
network services. Trend is a world leader in the supply of Broadband and
Narrowband testing solutions encompassing voice and data products for ATM,
Frame Relay, ISDN, V5, xDSL, POTS, SDH, SONET, PDH and IP infrastructures.
Trend Network Services, a separate UK division, is a leading vendor independent
service organization providing nation-wide consultancy, installation, maintenance
and specialist technical support for local and wide area networks.
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