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

DSL Applications
Cable Channels Over the Copper Pair, Internet Access,
Video on Demand, Video Conferencing, Voice Over IP, more...
All Types of xDSL
ADSL , ADSL2, ADSL2+, ISDL, HSDL, RADSL, SDSL, VDSL, VDSL2+, CDSL, UDSL
DSL System Components Configurations for Residential Business Modems, Splitters, Filters, more
Hands-on Exercises using Sunrise, EXFO, Fluke, JDSU (Acterna, TTC), DynaTel, Sidekick, and any additional meters to synchronize with DSLAM, and interpret results...
Turn up Results Margin Capacity, Upstream, Downstream, Maximum Bit rates, more.
DSL Loop Parameters Cable Acceptance Distances, Speeds, Cable Pair-Testing and Qualifications.
CAT5 CAT6 Cable Preparation, Install Testing Latest Standards, Tools, and Techniques used for cable installations, plus Speeds, Cable Testing and Qualifications.
Hands-On Testing Troubleshooting DSL Circuits, Test Equipment, and more...
Troubleshooting Identify Customers Related Problems, Defective Lines and Equipment.
And More

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

Codes and Standards
Pulling Cables
Supporting Cables
Cable Obstacles
Cable Documentation
Pathways
Special Tools
Pair Twist Limits
Bend Radius
Connector Types
Cable Management
Cable Performance Specifications
Quality Workmanship
Cable Terminating
Termination Tools
Termination
Testing

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