Course Length: 2 Days suggested with network equipment
Prerequisites:
Understanding of T1 Fundamentals, test equipment operation and network experience. Students should be familiar with standard network elements, such as Channel Banks, CSU, DSU, Network Interface Devices, etc. This course can be customized or combined to meet specific system requirements.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the student should have a complete understanding of T1 Networks and testing principals. Students should come to this class prepared to ask questions. This class is designed to be more than 50% hands-on. Network and test equipment are a must.
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Course Outline:
T1 Review
- T1 or DS0
- Framing
- Line Code
- ANSI Standards
- Network Equipment
- DSX1 Panel
T1 Errors and Alarms
- 4 Error Types
- Inserting Errors
- 3 Alarm Types
- AIS Signals
T1 Test Patterns
- Testing Overview
- 3 Types of Test Patterns
- Using Test Patterns
- Results Interpretation
- Advanced Stress Patterns
Signal Quality and Timing
- T1 Signal Quality Defined
- Frequency - Level
- Timing Overview
- Timing Sources & Testing
DS0 Channel Testing
- Defining the DS0 Channel
- DS0 Signaling
- DS0 Data Channels
- Fractional T1 Testing
Network Testing
- Monitor Testing
- Terminate Testing
- DS0 Testing
- Drop and Insert Testing
Testing Exercises
- Monitor for T1 Errors & Alarms
- T1 Loopback Testing
- Copper Repeaters
- Inserting Errors