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Hands-On
DSL - Digital Subscriber Line Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
including: CAT5 & CAT6 Preparation, Installation & Testing
 
Course Description
This 2-day Hands-On course provides in-depth instruction for Installing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting DSL services. Attendees will learn the inner workings as to how the DSL works and the loop parameters required providing uninterruptible service.

This will include residential, commercial and industrial environments. This is a Hands-On course that uses state of the art testing equipment. Meters will be used to check loop parameters and will train your technicians Line pre-qualification, line performance, DSL customer-end equipment installation and troubleshooting is the primary focus of this course.

You can't afford to operate on a "plug and pray" basis in today's competitive market. Our SMEs have the field experience to find the answers to real live scenarios, providing students with a Real-World Experience
Students Will Learn
Target Audience
OSP Technicians, CO Technicians, ILEC Installation, Repair and Maintenance Technicians, CLECASI ADSL Installation Technicians, CLECASI Network Technicians, DSL Technical Support Technicians, DSL Group Managers Sales Marketing Support Managers and anyone requiring Hands-On skills for supporting, installation andor maintenance of DSL services.
Prerequisites
Basic electrical telephony concepts. This information can be obtained in our
-TeleCom I or II
-Basic Telephony TeleCom Electronics
Course Outline

Module I:    Understanding xDSL

    Terms and Acronyms
    History of xDSL
    Types of xDSL
        ADSL
        ADSL2/ADSL+
        SDSL
        HDSL
        VDSL
        VDSL2+          
        IDSL
        RADSL
        CSDL
        UDSL
    xDSL and Applications
        Cable Channels Over the Copper Pair
        Internet Access
        Video on Demand
        Video Conferencing
        Voice Over IP

       
Module II:    Components of a DSL System  

        Modems
        Splitters
        Filters
        ATU-C/ATU-R
        DSLAMs
       
Module III:    Digital Transmission

        Explanation of bits and bytes
        CAP/DMT line code
        Converting digital to analog
        Error detection schemes
        Frames and Superframes
        System parameters
        Design applications
        Examples of download/upload systems
        Loop parameters
            Capacity
            Margin
        Interpreting LINK TRUN-UP RESULTS
            Bits Graphic
            Explanation of all DSL connection results


Module IV:    Loop Qualification & Testing

        Distance versus bit rate
            Gauge/quality of cable
        Bridge taps
        Load coils/Smart coils
        Power influence
        Explanation of test equipment used in ADSL
            Sunrise/Dynatel/Harris/Sidekick/Any type brought to class
        Complete a 10 step troubleshooting procedure
            Field tested and proven successful
        Testing and explanation of physical faults
            Shorts/grounds/crosses/splits/opens (high joints)
        Interferers
            T1/AM radio/other high frequency interference issues
        Insertion loss
        TDR traces and testing


Module V:        CAT5 & CAT6 Cable Preparation, Installation and Troubleshooting



Module VI:    Case Studies & Troubleshooting Tips

        Discussion of issues associated with customers
        Aerial and buried drops
            Twisting/bonding and grounding
            Protectors
        Inside wire
            Cat 3/Cat 5/Cat 6
        Basic troubleshooting tips at the PC
            Correct cords
            Network Interface Card Installation ( NIC)
 

Delivery Method
Instructor led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.
Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)
BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.
Course Length
2 Days

Website: http://www.btstraining.com
Toll Free: 1-877-Info2Day
Email: info@btstraining.com