Abstract:
A system for testing a communication path for digital subscriber line (DSL) signals includes a loop management device coupled in the communication path between a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) and a DSL modem located at a customer premises. The system also includes a remote test interface coupled in the communication path between the loop management device and the DSL modem. The loop management device and the remote test interface communicate using voice-band signals transmitted over the communication path and collaboratively test the communication path.
Abstract:
A loop management device (26) for testing a communication path (40) for digital subscriber line (DSL) signals includes a loop access device that is coupled in the communication path between a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM)(28) and a DSL modem (39) located at a customer premises. The loop management device (26) also includes a controller (30) coupled to the loop access device. The controller communicates with a remote test interface (36) that is coupled in the communication path (40) between the loop management device (26) and the DSL modem (39). The controller communicates with the remote test interface (36) using voice-band signals transmitted over the communication path (40) and tests the communication path (40) in collaboration with the remote test interface (36).
Abstract:
A remote test interface (36) for testing a communication path (40) for digital subscriber line (DSL) signals includes a relay matrix that is coupled in the communication path (40) between a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM)(28) and a DSL modem (39) located at a customer premises (30). The remote test interface (36) also includes a processor that is coupled to the relay matrix and that communicates with a loop management device (26) that is coupled in the communication path (40)between the remote test interface (36) and the DSLAM (28). This communication is performed using voice-band signals transmitted over the communication path (40). The remote test interface (36) further includes a signaling detector that is coupled to the communication path (40) and operable to detect a start test signal from the loop management device (26) that instructs the remote test interface (36) to prepare for testing of the communication path (40) by the loop management device (26) in collaboration with the remote test interface (36).
Abstract:
A system for testing a communication path for digital subscriber line (DSL) signals includes a loop management device coupled in the communication path between a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) and a DSL modem located at a customer premises. The system also includes a remote test interface coupled in the communication path between the loop management device and the DSL modem. The loop management device and the remote test interface communicate using voice-band signals transmitted over the communication path and collaboratively test the communication path.