parascope adsl2+ez user's guide_v1.0

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Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................... 1-1

1.1 Unpacking the ParaScope ADSL2+ez.................. 1-1

1.2 Package Checklist............................................ 1-2

2 External Appearance of PS ADSL2+ez................... 2-1 3 Verification........................................................... 3-1

3.1 Unpacking the ParaScope ADSL2+ez.................. 3-1

3.2 Package Checklist............................................ 3-2

3.3 Power Supply and Battery Pack ......................... 3-2

3.4 Running a Power On Self Test ........................... 3-3

4 User Interface ...................................................... 4-1

4.1 User Keys ...................................................... 4-1

4.2 Front Panel Indicators ...................................... 4-2

4.3 Interface and Menu Management....................... 4-3

5 Setup ................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Entering Setup Mode ....................................... 5-1

5.2 Beep Setup .................................................... 5-1

5.3 View CPU firmware version ............................... 5-2

5.4 IP Ping Params Setup ...................................... 5-2

5.5 ADSL Mode Setup ........................................... 5-2

5.6 Viewing Modem firmware Version ...................... 5-3

5.7 Loading Default............................................... 5-3

5.8 Pass/Fail function ............................................ 5-3

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6 ADSL Test............................................................. 6-1

6.1 Connecting to an ADSL Line.............................. 6-2

6.2 ADSL physical layer Test................................... 6-2

6.2.1 Viewing Test Results................................... 6-4 6.2.2 Saving Test Results .................................... 6-6 6.2.3 Alarm Indicators and Messages.................... 6-6

6.3 ADSL upper layer test ...................................... 6-7

6.3.1 PPPoE/PPPoA &IP Ping test .......................... 6-7 6.3.2 RFC1483 Bridge/Route Static IP Ping test.... 6-10 6.3.3 DHCP & IP Ping test ................................. 6-12 6.3.4 ADSL Modem Simulation........................... 6-14 6.3.5 LAN Test................................................. 6-15 6.3.6 DMM Test ............................................... 6-16

7 Record Management............................................. 7-1

7.1 Entering Record Mode ...................................... 7-1

7.2 Viewing Records.............................................. 7-1

7.3 Deleting Records ............................................. 7-2

7.4 Clear all records.............................................. 7-2

7.5 Saving Records to a PC .................................... 7-2

7.5.1 Install StreamViewII-ez Software................. 7-3 7.5.2 Start StreamViewII-ez Software................... 7-3

8 Appendix A: Quick start ........................................ 8-1 9 Software License Agreement and Equipment Warranty ................................................................... 9-1

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1 Introduction

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez is a handheld tester, which

provides a quick and accurate evaluation of parameters on the

ADSL /ADSL2/ADSL2+. These parameters include max bit

rate, noise margin, power attenuation, and much more. With a

four hour rechargeable lithium battery and many applied

functions, it is the ideal tester for initial installations,

maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1.1 Main Functions

Support ADSL1/ADSL2/ADSL2+.

Measures: downstream/upstream bit rate, maximum bit

rate, relative capacity, noise margin, output power,

attenuation and more.

IP Ping test with PPPoE/PPPoA protocols.

RFC1483 Bridge/Route Static IP Ping test.

IP Ping test with DHCP protocols.

Displaying bits per tone in both graphical and table format.

Counts: FEC, HEC and CRC error frames for near end

and far end.

Detects and Indicates: Loss of signal, Loss of frame,

Loss of power, Loss of cell delineation, Loss of margin,

and more.

Displays: Real-time line status.

Alarms: audible and LED indicators.

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Fully automatic range DMM test function, include Loop

resistance test, Capacitance test, Insulation resistance

test and AC/DC voltage test.

Critical line parameters value limitation setup.

1.2 Key Features

• Power-up ADSL Acceptance Test.

• Auto Synchronize with DSLAM ATU-C.

• Verify level of service: bit rates and noise margin.

• Pass/Fail indicatior.

• Full modem emulation for any ADSL application

• Build-in 10/100M ethernet port for a fast PC connection.

• Easy operation and storage of system settings.

• Save many test results, which can be downloaded to a PC

for management and printing.

• Supports firmware upgrade to keep pace with changing

specifications.

• Large capacity lithium battery, automatic charging and

battery fill gauge display.

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2 External Appearance of PS ADSL2+ez

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3 Verification

Verification is necessary before you begin using the ParaScope

ADSL2+ez tester. This chapter provides an overview of your

tester.

• Unpack the tester

• Accessories checklist

• Check the capacity of battery pack

• Running a self-test

3.1 Unpacking the ParaScope ADSL2+ez

Check for any damage to the container and packaging, and

inspect everything according to the equipment list in Section

2.2. Run the Power on selftest to insure that the ParaScope

ADSL2+ez tester can operate properly.

If the container appears to be damaged, or if the tester cannot

pass the self-test, notify us as soon as possible.

Frederick Engineering Inc.

PH: 410-789-7890

PH: 1-888-866-9001 (toll free in US)

FX: 410-789-7670

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.fetest.com

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3.2 Package Checklist

ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester kit includes:

Name Quantity

ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester 1

AC-DC power supply

(Output: 8.4 VDC 0.7 A) 1

RJ11 to RJ11 cable 1

RJ11 to Alligator cable 1

PS/2 serial cable 1

Cross-over cable cable Cat5 1

User manual 1

CD (with StreamViewII-ez) 1

Carrying case 1

3.3 Power Supply and Battery Pack

A 8.4V AC-DC power supply and internal rechargeable lithium

battery pack are included with the ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester.

The internal rechargeable lithium battery pack will last for four

hours after it is fully charged.

The battery pack will automatically be charged when the

ParaScope ADSL2+ez is powered by the AC-DC power supply.

When the battery has been completely charged, the color of

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the Charge status indicator LED in power supply will change

from red to green. The battery fuel gauge on the LCD display

will show the remaining capacity of the battery.

For internal rechargeable lithium battery pack, please

notice:

Do not dispose of in fire or put into water.

Do not disassemble or short circuit.

Do not use in high temperature or near a heat

source.

3.4 Running a Power On Self Test

ParaScope ADSL2+ez will run a self-test every time the power is turned on. This is done to insure that it is ready to operate properly.

Step Operation Explanation

1 Power on

Press the button once. The LCD

display will start to run initialization and

then display the model of tester if

self-test passed. The tester will beep

once when it is ready to use.

2 Check battery

status

If the “Power” LED is dim or off, the battery must be recharged or the AC power supply must be used.

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4 User Interface

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester is very easy to use. The

LCD display will show all of the related information for your

operation. To take full advantage of all the features and

benefits of the ParaScope ADSL2+ez, be sure to read this

chapter thoroughly.

In this Chapter:

• User Keys

• Front Panel Indicators

• Interface and Menu Management

4.1 User Keys

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez utilizes 20 keys. The 10 Digit keys are used to input: digits, letters and symbols.

The other ten keys have fixed definitions and are described below:

Name Function

This is the power switch. Press once and hold

on for 2 seconds, power is on; press again and

hold on for 2 seconds, power is off.

Press once, LCD backlight is on, press again,

backlight is off (default status is off after

reset).

OK Confirms an operation. Acts like the “Enter”

button on a PC.

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∧

Generally, this key used for moving the cursor up. In upper layer parameters setup, this key is used for special functions, such as to delete a parameter.

∨

This key is used for moving the cursor down. In upper layer parameters setup, this key is used for special functions, such as to select next parameter.

< This key is used for moving the cursor left.

> This key is used for moving the cursor right.

ESC Return to the last menu.

F1

This key is used for a special function in specific interfaces. Such as: delete a record in the Record interface or to save the test results in the Physical Layer test interface.

F2

This key used for a special function in specific interfaces. Such as: clear all records in the Record interface or run an upper layer test in the Upper Layer test interface.

4.2 Front Panel Indicators

There are four indicators on the front panel of the

ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester: one Power indicator and a group

of Working indicators.

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Type Label Meaning

Battery Indicator

Power The brighter the LED is the higher the remaining capacity of the lithium battery pack.

LAN ¤: The tester has successfully

connected to the Ethernet.

DSL ¤: The tester has successfully

connected to the DSLAM.

Working Indicators

Alarm ¤: A ADSL network problem has

been detected.

4.3 Interface and Menu Management

After a power up, the ParaScope ADSL2+ez will display the main menu as shown below:

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez is now ready to run the arrow pointed menu item. Please press the OK key to start the selected function or use the cursor keys to choose another function.

The main Menu displays four menu items whose functions are defined as follows:

►1. ADSL Test 2. Record 3. Setup 4. DMM Test

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Menu Function

ADSL Test

Enter ADSL test status including ADSL Physical test and ADSL upper layer test.

Record View or delete a record or all records.

Setup Setup each test condition, View firmware version, date and time.

DMM Test

Execute DMM test, includes loop resistance test, insulation resistance test, AC/DC voltage test and capacitance test.

To exit any of the menu functions, press the ESC key.

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5 Setup

There are only a few parameters that need to be configured on

the ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester.

In this Chapter:

• Entering Setup Mode

• Loading Modem Default

• Setup Test Parameters

• Adjusting LCD contrast

• Changing Date and Time

5.1 Entering Setup Mode

From the main menu, move the cursor to “3. Setup” and press the OK key to enter the Setup mode.

5.2 Beep Setup

Press the ∨ key to choose “On” or “Off” then press the OK

key to select the setting.

1. Beep:► on *off 2. CPU firmware ver 3. IP Ping Params 4. ADSL Mode

5. Modem version 6. Load default 7. Pass/Fail Params

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5.3 View CPU firmware version

Press the ∨ key to choose “2.CPU firmware ver” then

press the OK key to view CPU firmware version.

5.4 IP Ping Params Setup

There are two parameters in IP Ping Parameters Setup mode:

No. of sent means the number of ping packets sent. Packet size means the size of each ping packet.

Press the < or > key to change the value.

Press the ∨ key to switch between the two parameters.

Press the F1 key to save the setup.

5.5 ADSL Mode Setup

There are two Modes in ADSL Mode Setup mode:

You can select ADSL1 or ADSL1/2/2+. If ADSL1 option is selected, the tester will be in ADSL1 multimode (T1.413 issue 2, G.dmt and G.lite). If the ADSL1/2/2+ option is selected, the tester will be in ADSL1/2/2+ multimode. It will first make an ADSL2+ mode request to the DSLAM. If the DSLAM doesn't support this, the tester will make another request to the DSLAM, based on the information returned from the DSLAM during the first poll.

ADSL1 ►ADSL1/2/2+

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5.6 Viewing Modem firmware Version

Press the ∨ key to select “5.Modem version” then press

the OK key to view modem firmware version.

5.7 Loading Default

Press the ∨ key to select “6.Load default” then press the

OK key to Load default configuration of the inside modem.

5.8 Pass/Fail function

Pass/Fail function is implemented by comparing real line values with their thresholds (also called reference values in this manual), which can be defined by user. The detailed steps are described below.

Press the ∨ key to select “7.Pass/Fail Params”, then press

the OK key. The following window will be displayed:

Loading Modem default Please restart the tester after DSL LED blink again!

Modem ver: 1104586

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Select option 1, 2 or 3 via ∧ or ∨ key for different Pass/Fail

mode. 1. No Pass/Fail: This option means the unit doesn’t do any

pass/fail. 2. Pass/Fail 1: This option is letting user set reference values

for DSLAM port. When you select this option, the real test values from the line will be measured with the reference values to check if they are passes or failed.

3. Pass/Fail 2: This option is for setting for outside line reference values. When you select this option, the real test values from the line will be measured with the reference values to check if they are passed or failed.

Once you made the selection, the selection will be saved in

the system. Setting up the Pass/Fail reference values 1 is similar to setup

Pass/Fail reference values 2. An example is as below: Press the ∨ key to select “2. Pass/Fail 1”, then press the

OK key. The following window will be displayed. From this screen, press the ∧ key to delete current

►1. No Pass/Fail 2. Pass/Fail 1 3. Pass/Fail 2

Bitrate>: 2048 512

SNR marg>: 15 6

Attenuat<: 55 40

Capacity<: 80% 80%

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parameter, using the ∨ key to move to next parameter. The

number key 0-9 will be used to input the number, while F1 key is used to save the setting.

The Pass/Fail indication will be shown like below if all parameters are passed:

Otherwise it will be shown as: The pass/fail results will be displayed on the result window as

the real test values are on the left side and reference values are on the right side. If a test value is passed, a “Pass” will be displayed for that parameter.

There are 2 pages of the test results. One is for downstream parameters and another is for upstream parameters.

Pass/Fail 1 result: Pass！

Pass/Fail 1 result: Fail！

DownRate: Pass 2048

SNR marg: 13.5 15

Attenuat: Pass 55

Capacity: 85% 80%

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From above first result page, it is easy to find the fail is caused by downstream noise margin and capacity because the reference value for noise margin is 15 and the test value is 13.5 (less than the threshold) and the capacity is 85% and the reference value is 80%.

Press the ESC key to go to the ADSL physical layer test

window.

Select “6.Load default”, this will make all user defined reference values be replaced by manufactory default values. The manufactory default reference values for Pass/Fail 1 and Pass/Fail 2 are:

Pass/Fail 1：

Pass/Fail 2：

Bitrate>: 2048 512

SNR marg>: 15 6

Attenuat<: 55 40

Capacity<: 80% 80%

Bitrate>: 2048 512

SNR marg>: 30 20

Attenuat<: 5 5

Capacity<: 30% 60%

UpRate: Pass 512

SNR marg: Pass 6

Attenuat: Pass 40

Capacity: Pass 80%

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6 ADSL Test

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester can perform ADSL physical

layer and ADSL upper layer tests including a LAN Ping test.

Each test will be explained in detail in this chapter.

Testing with the ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester is very easy. After

connecting it to the ADSL line, power up the PS ADSL2+ez unit.

It will automatically begin connecting with the ATU-C. After the

ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the

ATU-C, the line parameters can be checked in detail by

pressing the OK key. Some of the available parameters are:

upstream and downstream rate, noise margin, and frame error

counting.

In this Chapter:

• Connecting to an ADSL line

• ADSL physical layer test

• Viewing test results

• Saving test results

• Alarm indicators and messages

• ADSL upper layer test

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6.1 Connecting to an ADSL Line

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez operates in terminal testing mode and connects anywhere between the DSLAM and the ATU-R device. This is illustrated in the following figure:

6.2 ADSL physical layer Test

After Power On, the ParaScope ADSL2+ez immediately

attempts to connect with the Central Office (ATU-C). Press the

OK key to start the ADSL physical layer test. The LCD status

displays the connection status of the ParaScope ADSL2+ez

and the ATU-C, such as “Waiting for connection…” or “Open

success!!” as shown in the display below:

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The “DSL” LED indicates the status of the ADSL line. If the

LED blinks slowly, this indicates that the unit is “waiting for

initialization.” If the LED blinks rapidly, this signifies

“initializing.” If the LED stays on, this signifies “Showtime.”

When the connection is successful, the tester will beep

several times, the status will display “Open success!!,” and the

LCD display will show the current link mode and the line

parameters.

If the ParaScope ADSL2+ez fails to connect to the ATU-C, the “Alarm” indicator on the front panel will illuminate and the Status will display “connection fail!!”

Waiting for Connection...

Connection fail!!

Open success!! F1 key to save F2 key to View Bits Per Tone

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6.2.1 Viewing Test Results

After making the connection with the DSLAM, Press ∧ or ∨ key to view the eight test result pages.

Page one and two include parameters such as active bit rate, noise margin, output power, power attenuation, line capacity, max bit rate, etc. (noise margin varies dynamically).

Pages Three and four display error statistics.

G.DMT Down Up Fastrate： 1054 384 Intlrate： 0 0 Max rate： 3856 783

SNR Marg： 17.0 22.0 Tx Power： 22.0 12.0 Attenuat： 58.0 21.0 Capacity： 62% 33%

Fast FEC： 0 0 Intl FEC： 0 0 Fast CRC： 0 0 Intl CRC： 0 0

Fast HEC： 0 0 Intl HEC： 0 0 ES： 0

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Page 5–8 indicates defect informations that occurred.

Press F2 key to view bits per tone of the 256(ADSL1/2)

/512(ADSL2+) subchannels. The display texts at the bottom of

the figure shows the bit allocation of the current cursor. Tone

number(ab.”Ton”), Frequency of the tone(ab.”F”) and Bits of

the tone(ab.”Bit”). Use the left < and right > keys to move the

cursor position by one sub-channel for each key press. Use

the ∧ or ∨ key to move the cursor position by ten

sub-channels for each key press.

Near-end Hist Curt LCD : 0 0 LCDi: 0 0 LOM : 0 0

Far-end Hist Curt LOS : 0 0 LOF : 0 0 LOP : 0 0

Far-end Hist Curt LCD : 0 0 LCDi: 0 0 LOM : 0 0

Near-end Hist Curt LCD : 0 0 LCDi: 0 0 LOM : 0 0

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6.2.2 Saving Test Results

Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected

with the ATU-C, press the F1 function key to save the current

test results. A message displays “Save to No. xxx, Yes/No?”. If

you want to save the testing results, press the OK key;

otherwise press the ESC key to cancel the save operation.

6.2.3 Alarm Indicators and Messages

If the ParaScope ADSL2+ez becomes disconnected from the ATU-C due to external reasons, such as the ADSL line is cut, loss of power, etc., it will generate an audible warning and turn on the “ALARM” indicator on the front panel, and display ”Loss of signal!” in the LCD display. Detailed alarm messages are available on pages five to eight, the test results for both current and historical occurrences are displayed.

Ton: 64 F: 276 Bit:06

Save to No.01 Yes/No?

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6.3 ADSL upper layer test

Press the OK key to enter the selection of the upper layer test mode. The menus will be displayed as shown below:

You can perform a PPPoE/PPPoA & IP Ping test, RFC1483 Bridge/Route static IP Ping test, DHCP & IP Ping test or configure the ParaScope ADSL2+ez as a ADSL Modem.

6.3.1 PPPoE/PPPoA &IP Ping test

Select 1. PPP Mode, then press the OK key to start the PPPoE/PPPoA & IP Ping test. Since the operations of the two test

modes are very similar, only PPPOE test will be explained in detail

below.

Before running the test, please set the parameters shown below.

Use the ∨ key to move to the second page.

1. PPP Mode 2. Static Mode 3. DHCP Mode 4. Modem Mode

VPI : 0 VCI : 35 MUX : *LLC VC AUTH: *PAP CHAP

UsrN:blz0022089 Pswd:asd97DaD

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The parameters you must set are: VPI and VCI MUX encapsulation type: LLC-SNAP/VC-MUX AUTH (authentication): PAP/CHAP UsrN: PPP account name Pswd: PPP password ∨ key to select the parameter you want to set. ∧ key to delete the selected parameter’s value.

< or > key to select the left or right number/character and confirm the current input.

The “0-9” keys are used to choose the numbers and characters which you want to input.

The relationship of the numbers and the characters are shown below:

num-ber

0 1 2 3 4

char 0@. *#_ 1abcABC 2defDEF 3ghiGHI 4jklJKL

num-ber

5 6 7 8 9

char 5mnoMNO 6pqrPQR 7stuSTU 8vwxVWX 9yzYZ

Press F1 key to save as default.

Press F2 key to perform the PPPoE/PPPoA dial-up test after you have finished the setup. The LCD displays is shown below:

PPPoE dialing…

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If the PPPoE/PPPoA dial-up is successful，the LCD displays

is shown below:

If you need, the ESC key will take you back to the Physical Layer screen and release the assigned IP address.

Press F2 key to enter the IP Ping test mode:

Now, you can change the target IP address.

Press F1 key to save as default target IP address.

Press F2 key to perform IP Ping test. After you finish the setup, the LCD displays is shown below:

If IP Ping is successful the LCD displays is shown below:

PPPoE established! Assigned IP: 218.23.102.7

Assigned IP: 218.23.102.7 Target IP: 202.108.036.096

Target IP: 202.108.36.96 Pinging…

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If IP Ping fails, the LCD will display ”Ping failed!”.

Press F2 key to perform the IP Ping again.

6.3.2 RFC1483 Bridge/Route Static IP Ping test

Select 2. Static Mode, then press the OK key to start the RFC1483 Bridge/Route Static IP Ping test. Since the operations of the two test modes are very similar, only RFC1483 Bridge test will be explained in detail below.

Before running the test, please set the parameters shown below.

Target IP: 202.108.36.96 Ping OK!

Rev Packs: 3 Min Delay: 290 Max Delay: 300 Avg Delay: 295

VPI : 0 VCI : 35 MUX : *LLC VC

Gateway: 218.21.65.193 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.192

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The parameters you must set are VPI, VCI, and MUX encapsulation type LLC-SNAP/VC-MUX） , Gateway, Subnet

mask, Wan IP, and Target IP in Static IP Ping test mode.

∨ key to select the parameter you want to set.

For VPI and VCI, ∧ key to delete their value.

For Gateway, Subnet mask, Wan IP and Target IP, > or > key to select the left or right number.


Press F2 key to perform the IP Ping test.

The LCD displays is shown below:

If IP Ping successful, the LCD displays is shown below:

Wan IP: 218.21.65.230 Target IP: 202.108.036.096

Target IP：

202.108.36.96 Pinging…

Target IP：

202.108.36.96 Ping ok!

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If IP Ping fails, the LCD will display ”Ping failed!”


6.3.3 DHCP & IP Ping test

Choose 3.DHCP Mode, then press the OK key to start DHCP & IP Ping test. Before running the test, please set the parameters as shown below.

The parameters you must set in the DHCP test mode are: VPI, VCI, and MUX encapsulation type LLC-SNAP/VC-MUX.


Press F2 key to perform the DHCP dial-up test after you

Target IP：

202.108.36.96 Ping failed!


VPI : 0 VCI : 35 MUX: *LLC VC

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have finished the setup. The LCD displays is shown below:

If the DHCP dial-up is successful，the LCD displays is

shown below:

Press F2 key to enter the IP Ping test mode:

Now, you can change the target IP address.


Press F2 key to perform IP Ping test after you finish the

setup, the LCD displays is shown below:

DHCP dialing…

DHCP ok! Assigned IP: 218.23.102.7 Gateway：218.23.102.1

Assigned IP: 218.23.102.7 Target IP: 218.108.36.96

Target IP: 218.108.36.96 Pinging…

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If IP Ping is successful the LCD displays is shown below:

If IP Ping fails, the LCD will display ”Ping failed!”.


6.3.4 ADSL Modem Simulation

Choose 4. Modem Mode, then press the OK key to enter ADSL Modem Simulation test mode.

Before running the test, please set the parameters as shown below.

The parameters you must set in the ADSL Modem Simulation test mode are: VPI, VCI, and MUX encapsulation type LLC-SNAP/VC-MUX.


Target IP: 218.108.36.96 Ping ok!


VPI : 0 VCI : 35 MUX: *LLC VC

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Press F2 key to configure the ParaScope ADSL2+ez as a ADSL Modem.

The LCD displays is shown below:

6.3.5 LAN Test

The LAN test allows the tester to be connected to the LAN as a terminal and Ping the IP address of other LAN ports. This can help discover any connection problems on the LAN.

Before Testing: You need to set the IP address (source IP address) of your tester in the same format as your local LAN.

For instance, if your LAN port IP addresses are in the range of 192.168.0.XXX, then you can set your tester as 192.168.0.200. Make sure that the new address does not have any conflicts with other LAN port addresses.

Press F1 key on the main menu to start Ethernet IP Ping Test. Before running the test, please set the parameters as shown below.

ADSL Modem Simulation Mode

HUB

10/100BASE-T

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∨ key to select the parameter you want to set.

> or > key to select the left or right number.


Press F2 key to perform IP Ping test.

6.3.6 DMM Test

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez has fully automatic range DMM. The DMM test includes loop resistance test, insulation

resistance test, AC/DC voltage test and capacitance test.

Test schematics:

Measure the loop resistance and estimate the line length:

Add a Short on the far end.

Measure the capacitance and estimate the line length:

Local IP: <LAN Test> 192.168.000.200 Target IP: 192.168.000.088

Line

Line

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Test for the insulation resistance and AC/DC voltage:

From the main menu, move the cursor to “4.DMM Test” and press the OK key to enter the DMM test mode.

Use the ∧ and ∨ keys to choose the test mode you want and press the OK key to perform the test.

Press the ESC key to exit DMM test mode.

Attention:

If there is a voltage on the ADSL line, the top line of the LCD will display “Voltage!” and the loop resistance test, capacitance test and insulation resistance test, will not be able to display any results.

If “Overflow!” is displayed on the top line of the LCD, than the test results have exceeded the maximum test range limitation.

1. Resistance 2. Capcitance 3. DC Voltage 4. AC Voltage ▼

5. Insulation ▲

Line

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7 Record Management

The ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester provides nonvolatile

storage space.The records can be viewed and deleted.

In this Chapter:

• Entering Record Mode

• Viewing Records

• Deleting Records

• Saving Records to a PC

7.1 Entering Record Mode

From main menu, move the cursor to the “2.Record” menu item and then press the OK key.

Use the ∧ and ∨ keys to choose the record you want to view

and press the OK key to view.

7.2 Viewing Records

Every record includes eight pages, each of which corresponds to a page of the in-field test results.

►#01 #02 #03 #04 #05 #06 #07 #08 #09 F1 key to Delete

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7.3 Deleting Records

To delete the highlighted record, press the F1 key. The

message “Delete No. xx, Yes/No” will display.

If you want to delete the test results, press the OK key;

otherwise press the ESC key to cancel the delete operation.

7.4 Clear all records

To delete all records, press the F2 key. The message “Clear all records, Yes/No?” will display.

If you want to delete the test results, press the OK key; otherwise press the ESC key to cancel the delete operation.

7.5 Saving Records to a PC

The test results of the ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester can be easily saved to a PC via the RS232C serial port. Before doing so, you will need to install the StreamViewII-ez software program on your PC. To install and operate the software for Windows 95/98/2000/XP and NT, follow the steps below:

Delete No.05, Yes/No?

Clear all records, Yes/No?

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7.5.1 Install StreamViewII-ez Software

Insert the supplied CD and from “My computer”, double-click on “Setup.exe”. When setup is finished, connect the ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester to the computer as shown in the following figure:

7.5.2 Start StreamViewII-ez Software

Click on the Windows “Start” menu and choose “Programs” ->”StreamViewII-ez”->”StreamViewII-ez” to start the software.

The main window of the StreamViewII-ez software displays as shown below:

PS/2 Serial Com- munication Cable

PC

Serial Port

PS/2

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1. Data Acquisition From the main window, data can be retrieved from the

ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester or an existing file.

1) Retrieve data from ParaScope ADSL2+ez NOTE: The ADSL2+ez tester must be in the 2. Record window as blow:

Connect the ParaScope ADSL2+ez handheld tester to a PC by a serial cable. To retrieve data, pull down the File menu and click on Retrieve Data. Select the appropriate serial port and press OK. The ParaScope ADSL2+ez tester will

►#01 #02 #03 #04 #05 #06 #07 #08 #09 F1 key to Delete

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beep and begin copying data record to the PC. All the retrieved records will be displayed in the record list on the left side of the window. The first record will be displayed on the right side of the

window. Mouse click each record to view its data. 2) Retrieve data from file

Pull down the File menu item and click on “Open”. This will open a File Open dialog where you can select a file. The data file is formatted as a CVS file. When all the records have been either downloaded to the computer or opened from a file, you will see a window as seen below:

2. Data Records

With displayed records, the ParaScope ADSL2+ez StreamView software provides a number of ways to organize and manage these records.

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1) Import Records To import records from an existing file, pull down the Edit menu and select an import file when the File Open dialog appears.

2) Export Record To export a record, select a record from the record list, pull down the Edit menu and select an export file name when the File Save dialog appears.

3) Rename Record To rename a record, select a record from the record list, pull down the Edit menu and select Rename Record. You may also accomplish this with a right mouse click and select from the popup menu.

4) Delete Record To delete a record, select a record first, pull down the Edit

menu and select Delete Record or press the button on

the toolbar. You may also accomplish this with a right mouse click and select from the popup menu.

5) Print Record To print a record, select a record first, pull down the File

menu and select Print or press the button on the

toolbar. 3. Save Data

When all of the records have been downloaded to the computer, pull down the File menu and select Save or

press the button on the toolbar to open a “Save as

“ dialog. The records are saved in a Common Separated Values type file with a CSV extension.

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8 Appendix A: Quick start

PPPoE dial up and IP Ping test (Non-Static IP):

1-Plug the ADSL line connector into the ParaScope ADSL2+ez RJ11 port.

2-Choose 1. ADSL Test and then press OK key on the main menu.

3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 1. PPP Mode.

4-Press OK key then choose 1. PPPoE.

5-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI, Account and Password.

6-Press F2 key, it will give the PPPoE results. If successful, press F2 key then enter the target IP.

7-Press F2 key, it will give the IP Ping results.

PPPoA dial up and IP Ping test (Non-Static IP):



3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 1. PPP Mode.

4-Press OK key then choose 2. PPPoA.

5-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI, Account and

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Password.

6-Press F2 key, it will give the PPPoA results. If successful, press F2 key then enter the target IP.


RFC1483 Bridge Static IP Ping test:



3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 2. Static Mode.

4-Press OK key then choose 1. RFC1483 Bridge.

5-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI, Wan IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask and Target IP.


RFC1483 Route Static IP Ping test:



3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 2. Static Mode.

4-Press OK key then choose 2. RFC1483 Route.

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5-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI, Wan IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask and Target IP.


DHCP dial up and IP Ping test (Non-Static IP):



3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 3. DHCP MOde.

4-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI.

5-Press F2 key, it will give the DHCP results. If successful, press F2 key then enter the target IP.


ADSL Ethernet modem:

1-Connect the Ethernet cable between ParaScope ADSL2+ez Ethernet port and PC Ethernet port. Plug ADSL line connector in ParaScope ADSL2+ez RJ11 port.


3-Once the ParaScope ADSL2+ez has successfully connected

with the DSLAM, press OK key then choose 4. Modem Mode.

4-Press OK key then enter the VPI, VCI.

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5-Press F2 key.

6-Internet Login and surfing on a PC.

DMM test:


2-Choose 4. DMM Test and then press OK key on the main menu.

3-Select the test mode you want and press the OK key to perform the test.

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9 Software License Agreement and Equipment Warranty

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